Game Thread GAME# 47: PACERS @ BLAZERS - JANUARY 26, 2020 - SUNDAY, 6:00 PM, NBATV & NBCSNW

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Of these 2 hypotheticals, which would you rather choose for the Blazers this season?

Poll closed Jan 30, 2020.
  1. Getting the 8th seed, subsequently being swept by the Lakers, but getting the 17th Pick

    67.3%
  2. Getting the 14th Draft Pick in this year's draft, but missing out on the Playoffs.

    32.7%
  1. wizenheimer

    wizenheimer Well-Known Member

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    I noticed Jody Allen at the game for the first time in quite a while. Conspiracy theory: does that mean a trade is in the works and she was there to decide if it should happen?
     
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    Very much so!
     
  3. CupWizier

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    James lamphear Well-Known Member

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    On Trent I know he earning his minutes but Stotts playing him that amount minutes to show case him to another team. If they do Olshey might be trying to trade the wrong guard between Simons and Trent. I not saying there trying to trade him but Trent goes hardly playing to finishing games. Hopefully it's just how he is playing.
     
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    Was just reading a description of the game, a phrase about Whiteside having a tendency to chase blocks which led to kickouts for threes. I guess this is one of my pet peeves; people saying Whiteside chasing stats that leads to putbacks or threes. My understanding of defense, in any game, is that you first address the most imminent threat to your goal (or basket). An uncontested layup is the surest two points there is. Whiteside needs to try to block any guy who gets past other defenders. It is then the job of the rest of the team to rotate and stop any secondary threats.
     
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    90s night
     
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    I completely agree with this - and would like to note that Ariza is so much better at doing this than Bazemore.
     
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    Who’s Trent gonna bench in the closing lineup, especially with Ariza around. I don’t see Simons out there either. In fact, Trent played almost twice as many minutes as he did last night.

    I also have this theory that Stotts has no idea what Olshey is up to until something is imminent.
     
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    e_blazer Rip City Fan

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    True, but isn't that the case with most teams these days? I wonder if there are guys on message boards for other teams saying, "Yeah, we beat the Blazers, but Nurkic, Collins and Hood are out, and CJ just returned from a bad sprain."

    This version of the Blazers is never going to out-defense the other team, so that means that they've got to outscore them. I'm just going to enjoy the win and hope that they can get the next one against the Rockets. Of course, Harden may still be out, so I guess that one wouldn't count either. Damn! Tough to get a win around here.
     
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    It's certainly possible that she wanted to see the team first hand one more time before deciding on a big trade. It's more likely that she just has more time now that the Seahawks season is over.
     
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    Or enjoy those free tickets before selling the team. :devilwink:
     
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    Nah. 90's night and a number of old Blazers present. Plus i'm betting with the crash and all she wanted to attend.
     
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    Logical replies are not allowed in this thread. Shame on you.

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    When every body healthy no Trent won't close but he has last two games. But what I am saying is Olshey telling Stotts playing him because a certain team might want to take a look at him for some kind of trade. I am saying I hope that not the case. Yes Trent as earn more minutes.
     

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