Game Thread GAME# 16: THUNDER @ BLAZERS - JANUARY 25, 2021 - MONDAY, 7:00, NBCSNW

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What kind of loss do you prefer?

Poll closed Jan 31, 2021.

  1. Losing in a close, heart-breaking game, where the Blazers were up big (15+ points) in the first half

    15 vote(s)
    45.5%

  2. Getting blown out.

    18 vote(s)
    54.5%
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  1. wizenheimer

    wizenheimer Well-Known Member

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    with only 12 games, one bad game with 8 or 9 turnovers can skew that number dramatically
     
    wizenheimer, Jan 25, 2021
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  2. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    We did not have a 20 point lead BECAUSE of Stotts.
     
    THE HCP, Jan 25, 2021
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    I said Melo shouldn’t be playing center, not that he shouldn’t be playing.
     
    Scalma, Jan 25, 2021
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    Oh you don't like him as coach either?
     
    BigGameDamian, Jan 25, 2021
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  5. Scalma

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    Covington is out tonight, time to let Nas eat.
     
    Scalma, Jan 25, 2021
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    Getting a concussion on an errant punch at the foul line is PEAK Blazers.
     
    BlazerBeav, Jan 25, 2021
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  7. Chris Craig

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

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    By his own teammate using an opponents fist
     
    Chris Craig, Jan 25, 2021
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    Wonder who starts. Stotts doesn’t like messing with rotations so I wouldn’t be surprised if Nas actually got the start, especially since the thunder play small. Trent would make sense too. So with that said, it’ll definitely be Melo.
     
    Scalma, Jan 25, 2021
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    Yes please!
     
    AmirIcon, Jan 25, 2021
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    Might as well rest all the starters and tank. Let Dame enjoy father hood with his babies
     
    DDolla, Jan 25, 2021
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    Technically, neither one is.
    Moses is on a two-way contract, so he's part of the G-League.
     
    tester551, Jan 25, 2021
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  12. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Gotta be Nasty Nas!
     
    illmatic99, Jan 25, 2021
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  13. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Right when we got out of Kanter/Melo, we're getting pulled right back in. Unbelievable.
     
    B-Roy, Jan 25, 2021
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    Kanter has played better defense than folks harp on....he's rebounding, blocking shots and getting some steals.....that old narrative just doesn't apply considering what he brings...Melo has been trying on defense too.....Gary Trent didn't stop anybody last game but nobody complains.....I think Kanter plays better here than anywhere in his career. Defensively we're headed in the right direction.....
     
    riverman, Jan 25, 2021
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  15. illmatic99

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    Sidebar, I legitimately would take Batum ahead of Roco right now.

    Ya Covington's defense is good, but I can only handle the brutal shooting so much.

    We spent 2 first round picks on this guy.
     
    illmatic99, Jan 25, 2021
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    I believe it was in the first few minutes of the game when he ran into DJ's shoulder on a hustle play. I haven't heard anything.....are they saying it was that last play of the game?
     
    THE HCP, Jan 25, 2021
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  17. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    You guys really think Nas will start? Over GT or Melo?
     
    THE HCP, Jan 25, 2021
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  18. SharpesTriumph

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    There are tiers of bad teams, with out Nurk and CJ we are probably bad in that we might be around or under .500. Its very bad compared to expectations; we hoped the team was a HCA team after the offseason.

    Thunder are the bottom rung of bad teams; maybe the worst team in the league, although that was their plan.
     
    SharpesTriumph, Jan 25, 2021
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  19. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    Official injury report as of 2:30 PM

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  20. illmatic99

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    Paul George and Kawhi just went into covid protocols. They played the Thunder last night.

    Oh boy.
     
    illmatic99, Jan 25, 2021
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