Game Thread 2022-23 Game #64- BLAZERS @ MAGIC - MARCH 5, 2023 - SUNDAY - 3:00 PM (PDT) ROOT

Ooooof.

I don’t like how we much up against their size. Only way we win is if our shooters are hitting lights out.

Never would’ve thought I’d be saying this at the beginning of the year.

 

Record is 29-34 now. Sadly.

 

WTF, is Nurk done for the year? is all this time off from a calf strain? Had several of them and this is a long time unless it's a significant tear

 

Must loss. Yes, you read it right. Must LOSS

 

So what exactly happened to Simons? He reinjured his ankle? When does Dame get a mysterious hamstring or calf injury? Grant? Does he get a mysterious injury also now?

 

Huge game for the lottery, need this loss.

 

I predict Dame aggravates the calf in Philly.

 

We have been losing witg them healthy and playing well, esp Dame.

I'm torn whether to cheer for us to win or lose. I feel like at this point we should just keep losing rest of the way, even if we can't have the the worst record. Higher draft pick equals more value for this summer or next year's deadline, which matters more. Go Magic!!??

 

Yeah they might as well keep this pick this year at this point.

 

Doubtful Grant gets shelfed in a contract year

 

,,,,unless he already has a 'handshake' deal like Nurk did when they sat him last year.

 

Paolo Banchero is going to love playing the Blazers!

 

I hope not. He wants paid. That would mean we would be bidding against ourselves, AGAIN, and it would mean we are overpaying.

Also, Grant doesn't make enough of an impact that he would cause us to win games, so playing him won't hurt the tank anyway

 

Yeah, Grant Blazers could have an angreement already in place, similar to Nurk last year. Him amd Dame getting some fabricated injury will make our intentions clear. Right now it's confusing.

Even if we are not good enough to win with them playing, it's better to pull them out, guarantee losses, give Shae Thy Redd the playing time

 

zero interest in making the Playoffs, let alone the Playin.

 

Which is why we need this loss.

 

^^^ and sat Nurkic this year too ??
Maybe it's a major incentive to sign with Portland?. All of Coach's "guys" get an extended vacation shortly after the trade deadline.