Team's mindset going into round 2

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  1. Portland2014

    Portland2014 Well-Known Member

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    Dame talked about it a little bit yesterday with Stephanie Ready, but what do you think our team mindset will be going into round 2?

    What Dame said is what i felt in years past, you could sense that the whole team was just complacent about getting out of the 1st round.

    This year i think they are more hungry but at the same time you can't underestimate the phisycal and mental aspect of this series, even thought it lasted only 5 games it was REALLY intense.

    So, what do you guys think?
     
  2. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    I have no doubt that Dame is still hungry. And I think they know that either possible opponent is beatable. Prior years' second-round matchups felt like we were lucky to be there, and that defeat in the next series was all but assured. This time, the situation is completely different. I don't think this team feels like they're underdogs against anyone.
     
  3. Masala716

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    Hope SA wins, which looks bleak atm. But hopefully that at least goes 7.

    Huge mismatch advantage for them with Jokic, but if Dame balls out like this we can win.
     
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    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I really want the spurs, but like Platy said this is the first 2nd round matchup where we have a chance against either team in quite awhile.
     
  5. Hobbesarable

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    Dame has got it covered. No worries here!
     
  6. GhostOfPGA

    GhostOfPGA The late great Paul Allen

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    One game at a time mentality, don’t get too high or low. Every possession is important, just keep focus and we should be able to win games.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Second Verse, Same as the First.

    I think the mindset won't change one iota.
     
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  8. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Feeling pretty good man

    Dames got that look

    Harkless out here like a Ninja

    We’ve got guys who have hit big shots so far. Curry liable to go splash mode and dethrone his brother.

    These guys have a championship in mind. Plenty of reason to stay hungry no matter who you play.

    I’m gonna enjoy this ride no matter what happens
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Sick, well put!
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Dame just woke everybody up with that shot. Nobody is going to say no to playing with him after the end of this season. My Anthony Davis optimism is through the roof.
     
  11. GhostOfPGA

    GhostOfPGA The late great Paul Allen

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    I’d be very open to Turner+Skal+2019 first for Aldridge at the draft, I think the reunion is ready to happen.
     
  12. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    The mindset is the same...win 4 games
     
  13. riverman

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    I prefer the SA matchup but at any rate I want the Spurs and Nugs to beat the hell out of each other with double OT tech filled exhausting game 7 results.
     
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    This team through Lillard's leadership is a very cohesive unit where all the players get along like they are all best friends and Lillard will help them stay focused and understand what it takes to meet further goals.
     
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    Our rookies and sophmores are really lucky to have this type of leadership
     
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