Game Thread GAME# 1: JAZZ @ BLAZERS - DECEMBER 23, 2020 - WEDNESDAY, 7:00 PM, NBCSNW

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Dec 19, 2020.

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Predict the Western teams from below that will finish ahead of the Blazers in the standings.

Poll closed Dec 25, 2020.

  1. Lakers

    48 vote(s)
    94.1%

  2. Clippers

    41 vote(s)
    80.4%

  3. Nuggets

    38 vote(s)
    74.5%

  4. Warriors

    8 vote(s)
    15.7%

  5. Rockets

    6 vote(s)
    11.8%

  6. Jazz

    18 vote(s)
    35.3%

  7. Mavericks

    17 vote(s)
    33.3%

  8. Grizzlies

    6 vote(s)
    11.8%

  9. Suns

    9 vote(s)
    17.6%

  10. Pelicans

    7 vote(s)
    13.7%
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  1. MickZagger

    MickZagger Well-Known Member

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    crackstreams has good ones
     
    MickZagger, Dec 23, 2020
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    blazerkor Well-Known Member

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    This team played worse but Dame is still a top level player in the league, CJ would still be in the running for sixth man of the year if he were playing his proper roll, Nurk is still going to be a really good center like he was in the bubble, RoCo is one of the best 3 and D guys in the league, DJJ was hitting threes and those of us who have been paying attention know what kind of defender and athlete he is, Gary is going to play close to as good as he did in the bubble, Hoodie should get better but he is an unknown, who knows how effective Melo will be but he could get buckets off the bench, Enes will get a bunch of boards and inside points off the bench and we'll see what we get from Zach when he gets back.

    The fact is this team is playing atrocious basketball but the talent is really good. That's not some glass half full shit, it's just a fact.
     
    blazerkor, Dec 23, 2020
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    For those who didn't...

     
    Tince, Dec 23, 2020
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  4. Jade Falcon

    Jade Falcon Just to piss you off.

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    Yeah, I'll take my chances. The government isn't exactly doing so well right now anyways.
     
    Jade Falcon, Dec 23, 2020
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    What really pisses me off is we start great, other team calls timeout to cool us off. They go on a run and Stotts let’s them ride out the hot streak. This is coaching, use them to stop their run right away. Tempo disruption has to be a main tool in your arsenal.
     
    Titan, Dec 23, 2020
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    TBpup Writing Team

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    Good talent poorly coached will get run out of the gym.

    Proper preparation prevents piss poor performance.
     
    TBpup, Dec 23, 2020
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  8. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    The dejection from the Nuggets announcers (who are annoying homers) along with the lack of a crowd is some of the most hilarious audio I’ve heard all year.
     
    B-Roy, Dec 23, 2020
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    Tince Well-Known Member

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    I thought the quote was: "It's Not About the X's and the O's It's All About the Jimmy's and the Joe's"
     
    Tince, Dec 23, 2020
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    I think it would take an 0-10 start with double digit losses for that to happen... not saying that's impossible though!
     
    Tince, Dec 23, 2020
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  11. Chris Craig

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

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    That is probably going to happen at this rate
     
    Chris Craig, Dec 23, 2020
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  12. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    What did he say?
     
    B-Roy, Dec 23, 2020
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    He just needs to relax.
     
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    I bet all of the Nuggets fans are talking about not watching the rest of the season and how this is the worst team in the history of Denver basketball... or maybe they're not stupid.
     
    blazerkor, Dec 23, 2020
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    Convington and DJJ 3-12 from the field as our starting 3/4 combo. Where have we seen that before?

    This starting lineup / 2nd unit is all out of balance, as many people here predicted.
     
    Tince, Dec 23, 2020
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    If the solution is to start Melo instead we might as well pack it up because there’s no chance we’re competing for a title.
     
    B-Roy, Dec 23, 2020
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    Like all fan bases...

     
    Tince, Dec 23, 2020
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    I hate to break it to you, we've never had the roster to compete for a title, no matter who starts.

    I would prefer Melo not be in the rotation. I was thinking Hood, even though he's no where near 100% and not ready for the role either.
     
    Tince, Dec 23, 2020
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    The spin on TV tonight is rough. Brooke just called the play of the second unit a bright spot.
     
    BlazerBeav, Dec 23, 2020
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