Game Thread WESTERN FINALS, GAME 2: BLAZERS @ WARRIORS - 5/16/19, THURSDAY, 6PM, ESPN

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, May 14, 2019.

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If there was only one thing you can change, what would it be?

Poll closed May 21, 2019.

  1. Change the starting line-up

    3 vote(s)
    5.1%

  2. Change the rotation (e.g., increase/decrease minutes for certain players, add/subtract players)

    4 vote(s)
    6.8%

  3. Change the defensive schemes (e.g., against the pick-and-roll, defensive assignments, etc.)

    44 vote(s)
    74.6%

  4. Change the offensive schemes

    2 vote(s)
    3.4%

  5. Other

    1 vote(s)
    1.7%

  6. Nothing. We'll be fine

    1 vote(s)
    1.7%

  7. I have no idea

    4 vote(s)
    6.8%
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  1. LuckyShot

    LuckyShot Well-Known Member

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    Hopefully we take this game more seriously than the last one. I am so ready to move on from that shit show and make it a distant memory.
     
    LuckyShot, May 16, 2019
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    It's all going to be about focus and desire. If we can cut down on all the stupid unforced mental shit we did last game like lazy defense/shitty communication, stupid turnovers (including Dame overpenetrating with no real chance to do anything productive), taking good shots and finishing them, and just making smart and aggressive plays to punish them for overplaying and leaving guys all alone for entire possessions, then everything changes. We will at least make them work for it.
     
    LuckyShot, May 16, 2019
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  3. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    Again same line up as predicted. Pathetic. Scotts sucks ass
     
    Serbian, May 16, 2019
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  5. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    BonesJones, May 16, 2019
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    Cool history, but I don't see how it's relevant.
     
    BonesJones, May 16, 2019
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    Maybe the Blazers need to stop liking GSW. They hated OKC and learned to hate at least temporarily Denver but Dame always liked Warriors and obviously Seth must like them a bit. Hopefully they can get the edge they need.
     
    crandc, May 16, 2019
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    We got this game! Man it would suck to watch this outdoors tonight on the big screen...it's pouring out
     
    riverman, May 16, 2019
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    I wanna see Seth getting into with Cook or someone. It would be interesting
     
    Lukee, May 16, 2019
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    Jade Falcon Just to piss you off.

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    Not expecting much tonight. If it's not a game by quarter 3, I'm turning it off.

    Hope I'm wrong though. Go Blazers.
     
    Jade Falcon, May 16, 2019
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    History is always relevant.
     
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    If he runs the same lineup, ok fine. But he better switch up the scheme or at least the matchups, and have a different plan on offense so that Aminu and Harkless aren't just standing with their thumbs up their butts watching Dame get trapped. And after that, he better be ready with a quick hook if they are bogging us down again.

    For the record, I'm doubtful he does any of that, but I'm very much hoping to be pleasantly surprised.
     
    LuckyShot, May 16, 2019
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    Of all teams that the Warriors have faced in the playoffs, it seems that we're the ONLY team to not double-team Curry on a constant basis. To me, that shit is just mind-boggling, just unfathomable against one of the greatest (IF NOT THE GREATEST) shooters this league has seen.

    On a side note, one of the commentators brought up how the Nuggets should feel. BITCH, I ain't trynna hear that. They shouldn't have choked in game 7 to begin with, but it is what it is.
     
    Dom McBlazer, May 16, 2019
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    Oh c'mon ESPN. Chauncey is the only I like and then he said he feel sorry because Nuggets aren't here because they could push Warriors to seven games. WE PLAYED ONE GAME. ffs
     
    Lukee, May 16, 2019
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    Kevin Durant (calf strain) won't travel to Portland for Games 3 and 4, according to GM Bob Myers.
     
    Lukee, May 16, 2019
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    Oh god we get to listen to Mark "i'm still salty I was fired" Jackson
     
    Rhal, May 16, 2019
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  17. LuckyShot

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    Yeah but... No one on the team now had anything to do with any of what you posted. That wasn't these Blazers. If we win tonight, it will literally be a coincidence.

    Now if you want to point to what this team for against Denver and OKC, then that makes sense. We won the second road game in both series.
     
    LuckyShot, May 16, 2019
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    Go Blazers, I am believing harder! :jumprope:
     
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    You know what time is? Not even gonna need Dame time. It's time to fucking win!
     
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    All he does every game he commentates on is solidify why he was fired.
     
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