Game Thread PLAYOFFS: ROUND 1, GAME 1: BLAZERS @ LAKERS - AUGUST 18, 2020, TUESDAY, 6:00, TNT & NBCSNW

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Predict the outcome of the series as if your life depended on it (i.e., don't be a homer)

Poll closed Aug 18, 2020.

  1. Lakers 4-0

    3 vote(s)
    4.5%

  2. Lakers 4-1

    10 vote(s)
    14.9%

  3. Lakers 4-2

    18 vote(s)
    26.9%

  4. Lakers 4-3

    1 vote(s)
    1.5%

  5. Blazers 4-0

    3 vote(s)
    4.5%

  6. Blazers 4-1

    2 vote(s)
    3.0%

  7. Blazers 4-2

    16 vote(s)
    23.9%

  8. Blazers 4-3

    14 vote(s)
    20.9%
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  1. KSF-ERIC

    KSF-ERIC Well-Known Member

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    I’ll get one of those if we win the series. I have a Warriors/Blazers WCF shirt and it’s pretty much unwearable.
     
    KSF-ERIC, Aug 18, 2020
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    AldoTrapani Well-Known Member

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    That’s not saying much but I guess he’s better than me so it’s a win lol
     
    AldoTrapani, Aug 18, 2020
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    ehizzy3 RIP mgb

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    Just got done golfing. Can’t figure out what I want for dinner but I need to order it soon
     
    ehizzy3, Aug 18, 2020
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    wizenheimer Well-Known Member

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    no problem
     
    wizenheimer, Aug 18, 2020
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  5. bobf

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    I think mostly straight up and keep blitzing Dame in reserve. I think Dame will get 30+.
     
    bobf, Aug 18, 2020
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  6. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    ain't no way this game is starting at 9. this okc-hou game is taking forever
     
    illmatic99, Aug 18, 2020
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    bobf Well-Known Member

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    I think it will be determined by Portland’s defense or lack thereof. If we can just play average defense we have a good shot.
     
    bobf, Aug 18, 2020
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    They are on different courts I believe. Would the Blazers game start on TBS?
     
    SharpesTriumph, Aug 18, 2020
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    Here is my eye test:
    When the camera zooms in on Zach’s eyes I see lack of confidence.
    When the camera zooms in on Gabriel’s eyes I see rabid intensity.
     
    bobf, Aug 18, 2020
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    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

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  11. Wade Garrett

    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    It's on local NBCSN....
     
    Wade Garrett, Aug 18, 2020
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  12. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    Darkwebs, Aug 18, 2020
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    wizenheimer Well-Known Member

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    the worst defensive team in the league was the Washington Wizards with a defensive rating of 115.5

    in the bubble, Portland's defensive rating was 122.1...they crushed it!
     
    wizenheimer, Aug 18, 2020
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    bobf Well-Known Member

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    I know but I can hope can’t I?
     
    bobf, Aug 18, 2020
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  15. illmatic99

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    Houston is hitting every open three that they bricked against us. So much variance in this team either being world beaters or ridiculously mediocre.

    Maybe they will finish on time
     
    illmatic99, Aug 18, 2020
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    Just Win Baby!
     
    DDolla, Aug 18, 2020
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  17. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    one of those nights

     
    illmatic99, Aug 18, 2020
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    We need big game from hezonja
     
    Labinot41, Aug 18, 2020
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    Thats the way we need to push the ball against the Lakers. We need to outscore them as our D wont stop them.
     
    Hoopguru, Aug 18, 2020
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    Hoopguru Well-Known Member

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    76/77 playoffs we matched up with the Lakers super team I believe in the semi finals. Guess what?
     
    Hoopguru, Aug 18, 2020
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