Game Thread PLAYOFFS: ROUND 1, GAME 1: THUNDER @ BLAZERS - APRIL 14, 2019, SUNDAY, 12:30 PM, ABC

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Predict the winner of this series

Poll closed Apr 14, 2019.

  1. Blazers in 4

    3 vote(s)
    4.5%

  2. Blazers in 5

    8 vote(s)
    11.9%

  3. Blazers in 6

    29 vote(s)
    43.3%

  4. Blazers in 7

    18 vote(s)
    26.9%

  5. Thunder in 4

    2 vote(s)
    3.0%

  6. Thunder in 5

    3 vote(s)
    4.5%

  7. Thunder in 6

    4 vote(s)
    6.0%

  8. Thunder in 7

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. illmatic99

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    She's been there during our sweeps by GS too. So no she isn't. Her son, however is really freaking good on both ends of the floor and needs more touches/minutes. CJ missed him like 6 times.
     
    illmatic99, Apr 14, 2019
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    So true.
    Lets see if Stotts sees that as an issue & makes any adjustments for Tuesday night
     
    tester551, Apr 14, 2019
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    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    Donovan is a dumbass, but I’ll take it. Why did they go away from attacking Kanter?
     
    Scalma, Apr 14, 2019
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    OK, we won this one. But there's a lot to work on. We need to get some quick-hitting stuff back into the offense. We can't have everything be like it was in the last three quarters where guys dribbled down the clock and shot desperation heaves. We can't rely on 28-foot 3s.

    Those last three quarters offensively looked an uncomfortably a lot like last year. There are risks to double-teaming as far outside as OKC is doing it. You have to make them pay for that.

    Defensively, I know we won't play the pick-and-roll any different. We never change in that regard. But man, did the Thunder get a lot of easy looks in the second half.
     
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    wouldnt be too surprised if we sweep them. Our crowd was louder during our season opener vs the lakers than they were tonight and we still won

    OKC looks like shit
     
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    Also, I'm tired of the Curry family interviews. Enough of that shit.
     
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    Your math is off. Its 15....
     
    tester551, Apr 14, 2019
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    Really wish Portland would attack whomever Schrouder is guarding.
    If Grant or PG13 is on Lillard, yet Schrouder is on CJ.
    Seems like an obvious possession that should go to CJ no? Or at least have CJ set a screen and try to get a switch.

    Westbrick don't play no defense so idc about him.
     
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    I don't think the Blazers can depend on the Blunder to shoot that poorly in future games. PG had a lot of open looks that I think he might make going forward. As happy as I am that we won, and Enes stepping up, there are things we need to improve on. Turnovers, FTs, and offensive sets.

    Either way, fuck it. RIP CITTTTTTYYYYY!!!!
     
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    The juxtaposition of Dame and Russ. Dame is all class following the win (he's all class after a loss as well) and Russ dropping the ball and walking off the court before the buzzer sounds. OKC is mentally weak. Between our team getting momentum and the Thunder self destructing, I say this series is as good as ours. GO BLAZERS!!!!!
     
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    Someone want to take this hat to the next game? It's like 13-0!
     
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    Blazers, Celtics, Warriors only teams to win at home so far.
     
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    And a +15
     
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    Kanter had 7 ORB, Adams had 6. OKC killed us on the offensive boards 18 to 13.
     
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    You must be doing it wrong :)
     
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    santeesioux Just keep on scrolling by

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    They led 4-3
     
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    My voice is gone, but my spirit is loud
     
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    It was louder today
     
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    Did ESPN/ABC mics just not pick it up, or was the crowd kinda weak? There were some loud moments but nothing like I've heard in the past
     
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