Game Thread 2022-23 Game #31 - BLAZERS @ THUNDER - DECEMBER 19, 2022 - MONDAY - 5:00 PM (PDT) ROOT

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  1. Strenuus

    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    We had the lead with 20 seconds left and had an unforced turnover. It wasn't because of the refs lol that's just stupid.
     
    Strenuus, Dec 20, 2022
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    Fairly-Hard Former Member Gone New!

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    Free throw disparity really sucked as well. Truly that inbound play was pretty bad. They had the lead. Thunder would have had to start fouling.
     
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  3. 1 Eye Jack

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    Bound to have a few games where you get beat by a team you shouldn’t it’s a long season. Move on
     
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    Fairly-Hard Former Member Gone New!

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    In this case stay right there and win the next one!
    Maybe the scenery will get better?
     
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  5. HailBlazers

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    Would love to see a breakdown on foul differential vs wins/losses this season.
     
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  6. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    I didn't watch, so I can't comment on the legitimacy of the foul calls, but if inconsistent officiating is the reason that it was even close at the end, then it's not stupid.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Dec 20, 2022
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    Fairly-Hard Former Member Gone New!

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    Combination of both is my take.
     
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  8. blazerfan11

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    Or MJ.
     
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    sure...that's the math

    the reality is that for the entire game OKC was breaking down the Portland defense with dribble-penetration into the paint. Dribble-drives into the paint are going to draw a lot of whistles. OKC was extremely aggressive on offense which was kryptonite to Portland passive screen-door defense
     
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  10. UKRAINEFAN

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    Oops, I almost liked that until I saw you would trade Hart.
     
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    They haven't really said it, but have implied that he has a mental block now, apparently so worried that he will get hurt again that he won't go out there and play. I hope he gets through this by the trading deadline.
     
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  12. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Goes hand and hand with games you win against teams you shouldn't. Referees' calls even them selves out just like wins and losses.
     
    THE HCP, Dec 20, 2022
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    It sucked to lose the game, but the good thing is we play them again in the same place tomorrow. Let's see how that turns out.
     
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    I like Hart, but I'd be shocked if he doesn't get traded.
     
    Tince, Dec 20, 2022
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    Really? I feel like he's what we've been missing.
     
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    He is the type of player we need out there with Dame….. I hope not.
     
    THE HCP, Dec 20, 2022
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    We needed Nurk. Is he playing tomorrow?
    He's not an all star but he tips the scales in most every game he plays.
     
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    I'd be shocked if he is traded because he's worth a lot more, on the floor, to Portland, then elsewhere
     
    wizenheimer, Dec 20, 2022
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    I sure hope ownership is ok going way into the tax to keep him. I haven't seen anything to indicate that they are, but maybe I'm missing something.

    I feel like I need to repeat this part: I like Hart and I hope we can keep him.
     
    Tince, Dec 20, 2022
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    I would love to see reasonable extensions for Hart and Grant in the coming weeks. I think both guys are very complementary to Dame's game and if we're going all in on winning with Dame then you lock both up before the off season.
     
    blazerkor, Dec 20, 2022
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