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

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Apr 10, 2019.

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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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  1. LayneStaley

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    I’m gonna freak out if okc loses and sa wins and we choose to play Utah over San Antonio.
     
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    tykendo Don't Tread On PDX

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    So Dame and CJ are out with load management. Dame rested in last years, last game as well. It's the playoffs so you never know with matchups. I do know this from experience. Dame usually follows a shooting slump period(happening right now) with a lights out dominating period. He's due for that. Just saying. Go Blazers!!
     
    tykendo, Apr 10, 2019
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    Yes. Spurs game is at 5pm and Portland game is at 7.30 pm
     
    Labinot41, Apr 10, 2019
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    In that case Dame and cj have to play, they have to change the plan in that case
     
    Labinot41, Apr 10, 2019
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    tykendo Don't Tread On PDX

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    I'm cool with Dame resting. But I feel CJ needs to play to rediscover his timing and touch. Why isn't Kanter getting rest?
     
    tykendo, Apr 10, 2019
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    No he didn't. He played 37 minutes in our home game vs UTA to seal the #3 seed.

    https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/201804110POR.html

    If Dame and CJ are resting, I want Moe fully healthy too. He had a good bounce last night-- need that for the playoffs.
     
    illmatic99, Apr 10, 2019
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    What happened when the team had 5 days off before the Miami Heat home game a couple months ago?
     
    hoopsjock, Apr 10, 2019
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    On the other side of things OKC fans are probably begging to play us.

    Probably Utah and SAS too
     
    Chris Craig, Apr 10, 2019
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    Kind of weird. I have been on a couple forums. People really aren't even talking about Portland at all. The only thing i seem to be able to find is comments on Houston or Denver. For the most part nobody want's to play OKC.
     
    kjironman1, Apr 10, 2019
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    Who can blame them? Even with Nurk, we're still the easy choice out of the top 4. Without Nurk, teams are going to feast on Kanter inside and triple team Dame.

    Let's hopefully prove them wrong.
     
    Hey, Apr 10, 2019
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    No Dame and CJ so it looks like Blazers are OK to be #4 and face the Jazz
     
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    Starting Point Guard?
     
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    Nah Turner will feed the Nards!
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    FREE SKAL!!

    Scalma's son will wreak havoc on his former team.
     
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    52+ wins does not mean a thing until you win a playoff game.
     
    DDolla, Apr 10, 2019
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    The issue is even if Portland wins, the only way we can get 3rd is if Denver also wins. Denver's tip is at the same time as Portland's.

    Portland can only guarantee themselves to play Utah (by loosing). All other scenarios are outside of our control.
     
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    Sure i can see your point but they also played pretty well after the all star break going 6-1 in the next 7. They lost the next two grizzlies and OKC on a B2B but then won 3 straight after that. Rest is always a good thing.
     
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    Yeah but if Mil is up in 4th on OKC when we tip I think you roll the dice that Den beats Minny to keep the 2 seed.
     
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    Minnesota is without Towns, Covington, Rose, Teague, Gibson, Bayless and Deng, no way they win in Denver.
     
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    Yer mom's!
     
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