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. Portland2014

    Portland2014 Well-Known Member

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    mine too.

    Please tell me it was just a nightmare and we didn't let this one slips away, please...........
     
    Portland2014, May 16, 2019
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  2. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    Denver and GS found out how to defend Lillard.

    He hasn't had a decent game since game 5 against OKC.
     
    Fez Hammersticks, May 16, 2019
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    kjironman1 Well-Known Member

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    Much better effort and a much better game.
    Go get game 3 in Portland.
    Great job Blazers!
     
    kjironman1, May 16, 2019
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  4. Chris Craig

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

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    NBA has to make sure GSW get to the finals...we have already thwarted them twice.
     
    Chris Craig, May 16, 2019
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    That wasn't Leonard's fault. Most of those were the wings not defending the cutters. He also helped run the offense. One C.J. miss was a wide open three that was distributed by Meyers. One C.J. miss had Meyers wide open underneath for a simple dump off, that didn't actually happen because C.J. shot it.
     
    Paine Tablet, May 16, 2019
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    The real difference in the game was 3 times we fouled Curry shooting a 3. 9 free throws. Can't jump at him. If they even come close they are calling a foul, Dame on the other hand can be floored and there is no foul.
     
    twobullz, May 16, 2019
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    LuckyShot Well-Known Member

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    Dude. Everyone knows how to guard Dame. The formula isn't complicated and hasn't changed in literally years. We just don't have the capacity to adapt to it.
     
    LuckyShot, May 16, 2019
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  8. Chris Craig

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

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    Could have gone back to Portland won 2 and been up 3-1...just have to be ok with 2-2
     
    Chris Craig, May 16, 2019
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    OKC was too arrogant to defend Dame the way the Pelicans did and how Denver and the Warriors have. That was talked about before the series and it absolutely played out that way.
     
    TBpup, May 16, 2019
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    I thought the one they called when he basically kicked Dame was bullshit. I'd like to see the deep 3 when Klay Thompson ran under Dame again. Felt at least as bad as the shit they were giving Curry all game.
     
    LuckyShot, May 16, 2019
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  11. TorturedBlazerFan

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    I dont think were winning any...
     
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    scrolling on r/nba, this comment fucked me even more, sad reality

    You gotta feel bad for Blazer fans at this point

    Terry Stotts is literally dumber than dogshit

    And if that's not bad enough, they've been burning $40M in cap space each year on Turner, Leonard, and Harkless

    And the icing on the cake you wonder?... Well, they're also going to lose Hood, Kanter, and Curry this offseason since they don't have the Bird rights on any of them nor the cap space
     
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    Did you guys notice that Golden State went to the empty side ball screen over and over again down the stretch? We were committed to trapping with Meyers so there is literally no helpside defense on that pocket pass to Dray. That’s why they got good look after good look.

    We see trap P&R coverage and opt to run it high and get our guards pushed to half court. It’s the little things.
     
    A$AP Meyers, May 16, 2019
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    calvin natt Confeve

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    What?
     
    calvin natt, May 16, 2019
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  15. RipCityDSCPL

    RipCityDSCPL Could be worse, at least it's not Lonzo.

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    He's played great against this team too. If you have a weapon in your arsenal that you know can be effective you don't stash it away, you use it.

    Blazers also need to RUN. They have nothing to lose now. So play like it. No more of this walking up the ball so you are facing a set GS defense.
     
    RipCityDSCPL, May 16, 2019
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    kjironman1 Well-Known Member

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    Of course they can.
     
    kjironman1, May 16, 2019
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    Stotts is probably going to be pissy like last time.
     
    BigGameDamian, May 16, 2019
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    Lillard was clearly fouled by Iggy before the strip. Kind of annoyed they weren’t calling shit no matter how bad it was the last 4m and we played soft D instead of being Physical.
     
    Rhal, May 16, 2019
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    #InGameAdjustments These are not Stotts' friends.
     
    TBpup, May 16, 2019
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    And then next game will revert to the game 1 defense lol.
     
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