Game Thread 2022-23 Game #38 - BLAZERS @ PACERS - JANUARY 6, 2023 - FRIDAY - 4:00 PM (PDT) ROOT

Their best player is playing....now maybe we have a chance. It hasn't worked out so well the last 2 games when the reverse was the case.

 

Payton is out again? Jesus….

 

Just got to our hotel....check your watches gentleman. Good Night.

 

With the way we've been playing this season we might just blow out the Pacers. I don't think they're a team we're supposed to beat or should expect to beat but this season (at least for now) we are one of those teams that you don't know what to expect night to night. If they play disciplined ball and stay active on both ends of the court then they should be right there with any team in the league but if they are lackadaisical in any way for any stretch and often they are in almost every way, most teams will put it on our guys.

I think that Minny game will be a wake up call and the guys will show up to Indy with killer instinct. I just really hate the up and down effort. I realize our roster is a mess but the inconsistency of focus and energy that this team puts out is maddening.

 

GUARANTEED loss

 

There just aren't many doormats in the league this year. Teams need to be ready every night. Our record is about the same as Miami, Phoenix and Golden State. Some teams will just keep playing mediocre ball. It's the teams that keep believing in themselves, that are willing to listen to their coach and keep improving every day, that keep grinding, that will be in a lot better position at the end of the season. I hope we can be one of those teams.

 

I have a friend from Indianapolis who is obviously a diehard Pacer fan and he is pleasantly surprised by how they are doing this season,especially how Hield is producing.Turner vs Nurk should be a good matchup.If we learn how to fucking pass and actually show some grit I think we will win this one.

 

That's the spirit. I assume you are not going to even waste your time tuning in for this one?

 

I’m undefeated this season ask around

 

Sure. I always win those anyways

 

This is false. You have been wrong a bunch of times and called out for it but you disappear every time.

 

Tunchi in the house again.

 

I cannot imagine Portland is favored. I dont see them playing hard defense and most likely will be a 3pt shooting exposition. I predict a loss. Chauncy is unable to get these guys to compete night in night out, especially on defense. I get it defense doesnt get you beer commercials like shooting does. Maybe its time to get back to basic basketball and forget championships etc for now? Too much talk about that.

 

Curious who this comment is aimed at?

 

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