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. DDolla

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    Denver don’t like to see the Rockets if they advance so they will win tonight to get the 2nd seed and hoping Blazers will win too.

    Sorry Denver, we are tanking tonight if OKC beats the Bucks.
     
    DDolla, Apr 10, 2019
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    If OKC loses and SA wins, SA gets the 6th seed. Both of their games should be about done by the time we tip-off, so if SA gets the 6th, Portland may want to try harder to get the win.
     
    Darkwebs, Apr 10, 2019
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    Darkwebs, Apr 10, 2019
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    Thanks, KS!

    And thank you to the moderator that fixed the title for me! :)
     
    Darkwebs, Apr 10, 2019
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    Good grief, do you ever take in the big picture? He was home in his bed for 3 weeks while he we recovering from injury and not traveling with the team. Then he spends one night on the road and is talking about wanting to be home in his own bed. 21 out of the last 22 nights is a lot for an NBA player.
     
    TBpup, Apr 10, 2019
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    Mrs HCP strikes again!
     
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    A win tonight would be one win short to tie the best regular season that we had in the Lillard/Stotts era. Crazy, ain't it?
     
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    actually, even that is questionable. Portland could win a game and lose the series 4-1.

    I'd say amend it to 52 wins doesn't man a thing unless you win a series...screw just winning a game. Even with Nurk out it would be a drag to have HCA in the first round 2 seasons in a row, and lose both time
     
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    Realistically our goal this year is getting out of the first round. I’m glad we’re benching Dame and CJ and focusing on that goal, and not the goal of making the WCF without nurkic.

    The only way we’re ever going to attract big name free agents is if we win a playoff series.
     
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    Nah, King just wants to argue lol
     
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    They dont have cap space and winning a series vs. a competitive 1st round loss makes 0 difference in the minds of free agents.
     
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    No PG13 and Giannis... if OKC lose, we need to win to get the 3rd seed to play the Spurs who I believe will beat the Mavs
     
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    Bucks up 2 after 1st

    SA currently taking DAL to woodshed
     
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    If we give up a chance at the 3 seed AND facing San Antonio round 1, I'm going to be upset.
     
    BonesJones, Apr 10, 2019
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    They should of waited closer to game time to announce our 2 best players weren’t playing. If MIL and SAS both win we would be stupid not to win this game.
     
    LayneStaley, Apr 10, 2019
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    If that happens someone should get fired.
     
    LayneStaley, Apr 10, 2019
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    Yup. Shouldve started the rookies (since you have to announce that before hand) and had Dame as active. Milwaukee wins, Dame comes in early off the bench.
     
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    Here’s a theory, OKC wants to lose this game. Would they rather play Hou as the 6 or Den as the 7?
     
    LayneStaley, Apr 10, 2019
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    Will everyone freak out if we get stuck with Utah instead of the Spurs because we sat Dame and CJ? I will.
     
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