Game Thread GAME# 82: KINGS @ BLAZERS - APRIL 10, 2019 - WEDNESDAY, 7:30 PM, NBCSNW

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Should we rest our main rotation players for this game?

Poll closed Apr 10, 2019.

  1. Absolutely, our main guys need rest. And we need to avoid the possibility of injuries

    8 vote(s)
    16.3%

  2. Yes. We've already guaranteed HCA. It doesn't really make much difference between 3rd or 4th Seed

    11 vote(s)
    22.4%

  3. Yes. Although the 3rd Seed would be ideal, winning this game doesn't guarantee it.

    3 vote(s)
    6.1%

  4. Yes. We need to tank for the 4th Seed so we can play Utah

    3 vote(s)
    6.1%

  5. Yes. We need to tank for the 4th Seed so we can avoid OKC

    1 vote(s)
    2.0%

  6. Yes. We need to tank for the 4th Seed so we can avoid San Antonio

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  7. No. Do not rest our players because the 3rd Seed is still in play.

    16 vote(s)
    32.7%

  8. No. We want to go into the Playoffs w/rhythm & momentum. We don't want our players being rusty.

    6 vote(s)
    12.2%

  9. No. Do not rest our players. The fans deserve to see our team play at full strength in the finale.

    1 vote(s)
    2.0%
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    The two best teams in the conference are GS and HOU. I'd rather see them battle each other in the second round. Being the 3rd seed gives us the best chance of making the WCF. Also gives HCA should we meet Houston in conference finals. I care more about a higher chance of making the WCF than a slightly easier round 1 opponent.

    Get the 3rd seed even if it likely means playing OKC in round 1. We killed them last year, the 0-4 record this year is a small sample size, doesn't account for travel, etc. Hell we could lose to any opponent in round 1, SAS or UTA may end up the tougher out than OKC so just get the highest seed we can.

    Go Blazers, having a 53-29 record would be a hell of an accomplishment!
     
    SharpesTriumph, Apr 10, 2019
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    I agree about getting 3. Also don't think OKC is our toughest opponent.

    Paul George is a defensive monster, but the combination of Rubio and Gobert will be nearly impossible for Dame to overcome. And Utah doesn't really ever beat themselves, while OKC can be erratic.
     
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    Golden State is better than OKC, I'd rather avoid them until the WCF. Play to win tonight
     
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    We have won first round series lately, now if we hadn't won a series in 15 years I might want the easier round 1 matchup. I don't care about that, I want the easier path to the conference finals which we haven't been to in 19 years. Golden State is better than OKC, play to win and get that 3 seed.
     
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    Also think we'd be heavy underdogs to OKC. National media would expect them to win, they have two superstars we had Nurk injured. Westbrook will try to do too much to win. UTA and SAS may have us as favorites which can make us play too cautious or tight.

    I'd rather see us have the perception of being an underdog.
     
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    We know way more about these matchups than the national media. They universally believed that we would beat NOP last year. I think we'll be deemed as the underdog in every matchup nationally this year.
     
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    I think it was @PtldPlatypus who posted a poll from last year saying "we" all thought we'd beat NO in 6. So "we" might not know as much as we think in terms of how these matchups will play out (I include myself there).
    I do agree I think nationally we'd be an underdog against whoever we faced, except the clippers.
     
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    Maybe put CJ back into the starting lineup or put him on the bench? Hood probably should start but i'm not sure he will?
     
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    This is one of the thoughts i have as well. Just take that game last night. Yes OKC won that game but with very little time left om the clock you all watch Westbrook heave an ill advised three pointer that miraculously went in. Took hero ball to win that game on their court.
     
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    Lolol how about we worry about not getting swept in the first round first?

    Rest everyone and play the kids. They might win anyway.
     
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    Ya rest is paramount, figured that was a foregone conclusion
     
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    I would want a hybrid approach. Most of the bench sucked last night, and CJ still has some rust. I hope they start the normal group, but only play Dame 15-20 minutes and let the rest get more run. That should be enough to win at home and hopefully get some rhythm with guys not named Ennis, Mo and Dame.
     
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    If the starters want rest, they need to blow out Sacto early so "the kids" can take over.
     
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    In a hotel in Los Angeles Monday night? And if we lost, he'd be sleeping at a hotel in OKC or Utah.
     
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    DW- Game Thread title should say WEDNESDAY, not Tuesday. Great thread otherwise. I personally want 3 seed for same reason as Wesley. I agree with Scalma that young guys might win anyway. I believe we can beat OKC. Utah beat us really badly twice this year and they've made it out of the first round two straight years and counting. Spurs would be nice in theory since their backcourt is weak and they're awful on the road. But they have Pop, who yes, has lost in first round many times in his career but could still be tough. OKC has Westbrook who makes lots of mistakes down the stretch of games and I think they'd be overconfident with Nurk out. Plus, Dame averaged 35ppg against them this year. If he does that in playoffs, OKC has no chance. That's my opinion.
     
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    i guess i dont understand how Denver losing determines our seeding outcome. can someone explain to me, please?
     
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    Yes. If Denver loses and we win, then Denver/Houston/Portland are all tied. In that case, we are 4 seed because of various tiebreakers. So to get 3 seed, we need to win and need Denver to win.
     
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    Bro, don’t do it!!!
     
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    We dont want the 3rd seed if OKC finnish their Season at 6, trust me.
     
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    Why? All games against OKC were close. Utah destroyed us twice. Remember Christmas?
     
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