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

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Jan 24, 2021.

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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. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    OKC shooting 57% from 3, and 53% overall. Our zone defense doesn't seem to be effective. Let's see what adjustments Terry makes.
     
    Darkwebs, Jan 25, 2021
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  2. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    who cares? look at who is playing for OKC. Mike Muscala has 16 points at the half.
     
    illmatic99, Jan 25, 2021
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    KSF-ERIC Well-Known Member

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    one might be on my phone and the other on my computer. I've been going back and forth.
     
    KSF-ERIC, Jan 25, 2021
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    The Knicks the worst 3pt shooting team in the NBA shot 42% against Portland from deep. Portland is lazy as shit on perimeter defense
     
    Chris Craig, Jan 25, 2021
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    AldoTrapani Well-Known Member

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    We haven’t won in the WCF since the year 2000 stop it

    We haven’t done shit except couple 1st round series wins..
     
    AldoTrapani, Jan 25, 2021
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    That's my point... they're letting him light us up.
     
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    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    They had 24 good minutes against the Knicks, and were outscored by 17 in the 2nd half.

    So maybe this was their shitty 24 minutes...But based on how this team seems to come out of the half acting like nothing is wrong and they're playing great, I suspect this game will either be another irritating loss or they will make a run, get up by 2 or 3, think the other team will give up, and then get down by double digits again.

    It's kind of the Terry Stotts M.O.
     
    julius, Jan 25, 2021
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    I've noticed when he gets beat and then Kanter covers for him, he is slow to get back in front of the guy again. Also running down the court alongside the guy with the ball, he doesn't seem interested in getting in front of him. Needs more persistence and consistent intensity.
     
    UKRAINEFAN, Jan 25, 2021
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    It's relative. Not very good in relation to good defensive players. Pretty good in relation to most of his teammates.
     
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    Your not crazy.
     
    James lamphear, Jan 25, 2021
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    kanter/melo/dame were the biggest culprits
     
    illmatic99, Jan 25, 2021
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    Dear god! He's cloned himself! This board won't be able to handle it.
     
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    KSF-ERIC Well-Known Member

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    There have been 133 Game 7s all time. 28 were won by the road team. We're one of those 28. Dame and CJ have written their whole book yet. They have a lot more to prove. Shaq got swept out of the playoffs 5 times before winning a title.
     
    KSF-ERIC, Jan 25, 2021
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    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    If they keep playing Portland, I'd say soon.
     
    julius, Jan 25, 2021
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    They're up 9. They would never win a series against us.
     
    KSF-ERIC, Jan 25, 2021
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    Giles and Ant were even worse when it came to one dribble blow-bys. Agreed, Dame/Melo/Kanter were not great.
     
    Tince, Jan 25, 2021
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    Well....We getting destroyed from 3. Muscala became steph. I don’t know what to think but 8 man rotation is very tough to win especially lack of 3 point shooting . Dame and trent only shooters we have. Rest of guys should avoid 3s that includes ant who has been awful from 3 all season
     
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    I thought he was decent in the bubble but he was really aggressive but I don't see the same aggressive so far this year.
     
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    Ant has been good from 3 last two games with consistent minutes. Melo is a very good three point shooter.
     
    KSF-ERIC, Jan 25, 2021
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  20. KSF-ERIC

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    Kanter already has 13 rebounds
     
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