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Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Strenuus, Mar 31, 2016.

  1. Strenuus

    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    About that... lol.
     
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    Not sure about max, but I have been focusing on him in every Warrior game lately and I think he can take his game to another level with more opportunity. Granted being the 4th or 5th option allows for less attention and more open shots, but I would not be opposed to Neil going after him.
     
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    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    Barnes will get a max offer from someone. He looked decent guarding the post.

    Kyle Anderson also looked decent. Draymond-esque playmaking at PF.

    The Warriors are a terrible matchup for Tim.
     
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    HailBlazers RipCity

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    Hou should permanently change their name to the "Rockettes."
     
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    Yeah I dunno if they can play Duncan at all. I guess some of the minutes Bogut is out there but that's it. Diaw was much better in the other game.
     
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    love the Rockets failing to launch but even more, love Lamarcus choking on the big stage AGAIN!!!
     
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    Let's take a moment and thank Lil B aka the Based God for cursing Harden and the Rockets.

    Let us also "thank" khloe kardashian for bringing the kardashian curse onto Harden.
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    At least the Kardashians are good for something!
     
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    So we want Memphis to win tonight (and lose tomorrow). Then if Memphis loses tomorrow night and we tomorrow night, the 5th seed is ours with a whole week off to prepare (the last game of the season will be meaningless.). If Memphis does not win tonight, Dallas can still get the 5th seed and it could come down to the last game.
     
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    NBA player of the week Barea pulled his groin; out for the game. Maybe he is held out against Clippers or Jazz. We certainly want the Mavs to win. One point game in the second quarter right now.
     
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    David Lee was a good pick up for the Mavs...Dirk is keepin' them in the game but Wes is playing good D.
     
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    Yeah 6 point Mavs lead going into the 3rd. People here rip on Wes all the time; but he's hitting threes, playing good D and out on the floor at the end of the season. Go Mavs!
     
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    Wow Clips winning in Utah resting 4 starters. Embarrassing for Jazz!
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Shelvin Mack trying to single-handedly win this game for the Jazz.

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

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    HAHA--Semi-Clippers tie it up with 2 seconds left. Clips & Jazz going to OT.
     
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    We got the 5th seed! Thank you Wes and Raymond Felton! Never thought I'd say that
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    We're currently in the 5th seed but we have not yet secured it.
     
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    I live in the moment Fonz...it's a perk of old age
     
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    Clippers are only two games behind Toronto. Might sound irrelevant but if they finish below Toronto they get to switch their #55 pick with Brooklyns #34. If the Clippers are tied or pass Toronto; the pick could be #56 and there wouldn't be a swap. Then Brooklyn gets to keep their #34 pick. Toronto plays Brooklyn on Wednesday the final night of the season.

    Would be crazy as hell to see Brooklyn dust off Brook Lopez and Thad Young, who were both shut down for the season; brings them out for the final game to save their second round pick.
     
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    Hahaha @ dust them off!
     

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