ESPN computers say Blazers to miss playoffs

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  1. dviss1

    dviss1 Emcee Referee

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    It's not that we don't believe it. Of course we do. What we DON'T believe is that he "gives zero fucks" about D..... :dry:
     
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    I don't think the win prediction is that far off, I'd gamble on 45-47 wins but i'm also a homer, but when you have about 11 teams that will be fighting tooth and nail for a playoff spot there is going to be a lot of teams very close togethor at the end of the season. GSW will be seed 1 and then two teams, probably OKC/Hou/Spurs will be just behind the warriors and a decent amount ahead of the rest of the pack but I expect 4-11 to be separated by 3 or fewer wins. ITs going to be a blood bath.
     
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    I think there's going to be a fair amount of space between Golden State and the #2 seed. San Antonio is always a threat to run off an unexpected 60+ win season, but currently Golden State is the only 60+ win team I see. Other teams could have been 60 win teams in a weaker conference, but this West will make it tough for the Spurs, Rockets or Thunder to break 60, IMO.
     
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    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    We are missing two pieces:

    *Go-to scorer off the bench (Clarkson, Okafor(?), Barton, etc)
    *Playmaker off the bench - Turner? meh. Rubio was my original choice
     
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    I agree that I think only GS will be a 60 win team but I think Spurs/Rockets/Thunder two of them will have a nice cushion between themselves and #4 and then the rest will just be a blood bath where a 3 game losing streak will potentially take a team from 4th to 11th.
     
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    DEFENSE
     
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    Apparently ESPN missed that 1 game where we beat the Warriors. First in the West

    #rational
     
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    Maybe we can get Miles Bridges next year.
     
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    It's always black and white with you... Right down to your prospect evaluation...
     
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    I guess it's always about the IF but if things go right for us I don't see any reason why we shouldn't make the playoffs whether the West is loaded or not. I believe when we are are healthy and clicking we can compete with anyone. Now whether we can do that mentally and physically is what the season will be all about.
     
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    If Portland were to finish with 43 wins but in the #9 or 10 spot in the West, what happens to NeO and Stotts?
     
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    I'm sure the Blazers miss the playoffs....they can't wait to get back to them again next summer with a healthy Nurk....maybe ESPN fucked up the meaning of miss the playoffs....I miss the Blazers in the playoffs!!! WNBA just doesn't cut it!!
     
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    I say they survive it...but my view is they'll exceed expectations and finish strong. What are the chances all these super teams stay healthy? Some will...chances are some will look different after the allstar break. We're young and I'm banking on that to carry us. I'm not convinced the Spurs are going to be this huge powerhouse anymore...I think they'll finally drop off quite a bit.
     
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    You think they're dead but then...

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    Except change "Championship" to "60 wins."
     
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    but, y'know, this will be the year of y'know, mopey LA coming off an embarrassing off season and feeling misused again...all that after building a shoe shack!
     
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    So we're losing 38.2 games...................OH YEAH!
     
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    stampedehero Make Your Day, a Doobies Day Staff Member Moderator

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    Its only a projection. Lets ignore ESPN.
     
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