Game Thread GAME# 13: HAWKS @ BLAZERS - JANUARY 16, 2021 - SATURDAY, 7:00 PM, NBCSNW

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Jan 14, 2021.

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Are Portland's Centers cursed?

Poll closed Jan 21, 2021.

  1. Duh

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  2. Probably

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  3. No, it's just bad luck. Very very very bad luck.

    11 vote(s)
    23.9%

  4. No, I don't believe in curses

    10 vote(s)
    21.7%
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  1. BoomChakaLaka

    BoomChakaLaka Well-Known Member

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    Melo’s play in the final 10 minutes was instrumental. He needs to start over RoCo so we don’t fall so far behind every game.

    Go Blazers
     
    BoomChakaLaka, Jan 16, 2021
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    Hawks score over 50% more points in the 1st half. Defense means a lot!
     
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    hopefully CJ isn't out too long. but ya, that blevins signing, sheesh
     
    illmatic99, Jan 16, 2021
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    Yes. Wouldn't be our first disagreement :smiley-beerchug:

    At least we won!
     
    Tince, Jan 16, 2021
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    Haha kanter himself cant believe he got 5 blocks.
     
    BlazerRx, Jan 16, 2021
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    DUB Da, da da, da dah!

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    Kanter amazed that he has 5 blocks. :lol:
     
    DUB, Jan 16, 2021
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    Yaaaaayyyy! Let's pigeonhole our young stud Gary Trent before he's even had a chance. He'll go off and have an expanded role on another team. If CJ is out for a few games, we'll wanna see what Trent can do.
     
    AmirIcon, Jan 16, 2021
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    I forgot what great energy and modesty Kanter brings to this team. I loved his post game interview.

    Stay healthy Enes!!! So happy you’re back in the Red and Black!
     
    Duckhook, Jan 16, 2021
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    it’s ok, they’ll have another two way spot open up soon and they still have a regular spot as well. No excuses.
     
    Scalma, Jan 16, 2021
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    I believe Atlanta was 1 or 2 in the league in rebounding as well.
     
    Tince, Jan 16, 2021
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    Whatever you say. Just please don't storm the Capitol!
     
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    Well friends. That was painful but in the end fun. Let’s do it again Monday at noon!
     
    BlazerBeav, Jan 16, 2021
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    Melo came into this game shooting a career high 44% from deep this season...that's good sixth man shootin' but I'd start him as well
     
    riverman, Jan 16, 2021
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    Our bigger issue is our overall defense. You can take a step in the right direction by not playing Ant or Hood who are terrible on both sides of the floor. You can take another step by playing Giles and Little more and Melo less, another poor defender and poor rebounder. They at least might be good defensively.
     
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    Bring back Napier
     
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    We held them to 40 points in the 2nd half. Kanter Jones Covington combine 34 rebounds nice jobs. The bench score 35 points. 2nd half defense won the game and offense play better has a team. More balanced on opportunity to score and even some players had bad shooting night but the opportunity was there.
     
    James lamphear, Jan 16, 2021
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    So wait you mean to tell me that our defense improved without Dame and CJ together in the backcourt? This is my shocked face.
     
    Natebishop3, Jan 16, 2021
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    So you want us to let GTJ to expand his role by dribbling, but you don't want DJJ shooting more 3's to expand his role?
     
    Tince, Jan 16, 2021
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    Just listening to Kanter you can tell how happy he is to be in Portland and how much fun he is having.
     
    twobullz, Jan 16, 2021
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    isaiah thomas is still available. would be hilarious watching him, melo, and kanter in the same defensive lineup
     
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