Keys to Game 5

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  1. GhostOfPGA

    GhostOfPGA The late great Paul Allen

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    Well, here we are at the most critical game of the series. Here is my take on what the team needs to do in order to close the series out.

    1.) Weather the storm!

    We all know Westbrook, George, and co. are not just going to lay down and take it tomorrow night. They will start hot, I wouldn’t be surprised if they took a 10+ point lead early, but like games 2 and 4 we must equalize or regain the lead by half.

    2.) Play inside-out.

    It would be wise to be aggressive inside the paint, the Thunder are going to be extra aggressive on both ends of the floor, use it against them. Getting easy baskets, breaking down the defense to get weakside kickouts or cutters, and getting to the free throw line (get their stars in foul trouble) should be the goal.

    3.) Close quarters strong.

    Quite an obvious one but, the Thunder are an emotional team, keep their roller coaster at a steady low pace if possible, don’t let them hold momentum like in game 3.
     
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    tlongII Legendary Poster

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    If we score at least one more point than they do I think we’ll be okay.
     
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    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    I'm not so sure okc is gonna bring their best cos they just looked cooked on Sunday. Very bad body language. They'll go through the motions and who really knows? but i think Simons & Co. will get some run in the 4th.
     
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    James lamphear Well-Known Member

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    They bring it at the start and we will break open in the 3rd QT just like the 3 wins. Actually we have out score them every game in the 3rd. The bench is due for a big game. Limited PG under 30 and contain Westbrook. Keep them off the free throw line. Another thing I have every team that won the tip has lost.
     
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  5. EGame

    EGame "You're the only one of these fools I trust"

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    the keys to the game is the same as every game. make westbrick shoot jumpers. If for some reason hes hitting everything, you live with it. But he is a horrible shooter so we need to keep packing the pain and make him and the rest of the team shooters.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    I loved that we outscored them in every quarter Sunday.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Another thing I have every team that won the tip has lost.[/QUOTE]
    Good thing Kanter almost never wins the tip then. I was stunned when he did in game 3.
     
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    SIeepwalker The lone sane poster

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    Pretty sure they shot above their season average again from 3 in game 4. I'll enjoy watching them go back to shit again on the road
     
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    Our role players need to get out of their slump. Enes, ET, Rodney, Seth, Zach need to give us 40+ points. We had so many misses at the rim. They will pay attention to Chief and Mo. I hope Dame and CJ don't try hero ball. We need to share and move the rock.
     
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    James lamphear Well-Known Member

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    But our big QT has been the 3rd and that good for us.
     
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Blazers don't weather the storm, they become the storm.
     
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    Moda is going to be rockin, I dont believe that Ferguson, Grant, and Fatton shoot as well from 3 as they did last game.
    We got this!!!! Blazers by 15!!!!
     
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    Yep. We need one of them to have a big game. We need offense from either Hood or Curry.
     
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    HailBlazers RipCity

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    Preach! That's Blazer Basketball!

     
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    Oh man, blast from the past. Still have cassette. thanks
     
  16. GhostOfPGA

    GhostOfPGA The late great Paul Allen

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    RIP CITY BABY! THATS HOW YOU CLOSE A QUARTER!
     
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    Voodoo An American hero

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    Key to the game: Damian Lillard.
     

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