Making the play-in

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  1. KingSpeed

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    We only need to go 26-8 the rest of the way to get to .500. The way we played last night, if we’re healthy, it’s not impossible. 25-9 might even be good enough. Fuck the draft, let’s win the championship!!!
     
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    If you can convince the universe that you're rooting for the other team, we just might have a chance. But the universe is not easy to fool.
     
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    Scoot and Camara are both ascending, Reath is figuring out how to use his game. Ayton is growing comfortable and the team is feeding him. Walker is a great hustle guy, who is still inconsistent, but another 30 games playing at the 4 with the starters should give him a boost. Hopefully, Sharpe can come back and stay healthy and get things rolling.

    I'm just happy that I don't see what y'all are seeing...I like this team a lot.
     
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    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Please join the rest of us in reality.
     
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    I loooove your optimism @KingSpeed i might not always agree with you, but you sure know how to stay positive and it’s contagious.
     
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    Well it’s not the end of the world if they make the playoffs. They can still get GSW’s pick. All part of the master plan.
     
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    yeah, all Portland needs to do is go 25-9 or 26-8 the rest of the way to maybe squeeze into 10th seed. Post a .755 winning percentage the rest of the way when they are at currently at .313. Seems realistic
     
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    So you’re saying there’s a chance?
     
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    Brogdon's playing 35 minutes. Simons is playing 35 minutes.

    Scoot is already only playing 22 minutes a game after being selected #3 in the draft.

    How many minutes is Shaedon Sharpe going to get when he comes back?
     
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    I just want to win the next game....I don't worry about ping pong balls or play ins until they are a reality. Beating a good team is what makes me feel good about the team or taking one down to the wire win or lose. That's what I tune in for.
     
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    42N8Bounce Red Hot And Rebuilding

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    Damn, you're a fan thru and thru. Well said!
     
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    Probably most of the 35 minutes vacated by us trading Brogdon....
     
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    Yeah, I see now why I’M the one people put on IGNORE.
     
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    This is a joke right? That number might get worse after the next two games but who am i to judge?
     
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    And by people you mean your wife?
     
  17. julius

    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    In my experience, she puts him on blast, not ignore.
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    I will say that if Eric's fever dream were to actually come true and the Blazers won 3/4 of their games the rest of the way, I would be incredibly excited for the playoffs.
     
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    1993-94 Pacers were 16-23 at one point and reached the ECF.
     
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