Game Thread GAME# 1: JAZZ @ BLAZERS - DECEMBER 23, 2020 - WEDNESDAY, 7:00 PM, NBCSNW

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Dec 19, 2020.

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Predict the Western teams from below that will finish ahead of the Blazers in the standings.

Poll closed Dec 25, 2020.

  1. Lakers

    48 vote(s)
    94.1%

  2. Clippers

    41 vote(s)
    80.4%

  3. Nuggets

    38 vote(s)
    74.5%

  4. Warriors

    8 vote(s)
    15.7%

  5. Rockets

    6 vote(s)
    11.8%

  6. Jazz

    18 vote(s)
    35.3%

  7. Mavericks

    17 vote(s)
    33.3%

  8. Grizzlies

    6 vote(s)
    11.8%

  9. Suns

    9 vote(s)
    17.6%

  10. Pelicans

    7 vote(s)
    13.7%
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  1. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    That was Febuary 7th. The last time these two teams played. Blazers nearly came back day after Christmas and then got the Febuary 7th game stolen from them by the refs. Not to mention Royce O'Neale taking out Simons.

    Its fucking payback time! It's time for the Jazz to face the music!
     
    Chris Craig, Dec 22, 2020
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    blazerkor Well-Known Member

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    Dame with his regular high expectations but I like what I'm hearing about our D and Stotts making serious adjustments where needed.
     
    blazerkor, Dec 22, 2020
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Hello Blazers nation... Here we go again...

    Cant wait for the start of new campaign.

    Full support to Blazers from Bosnia.
     
    Almir, Dec 23, 2020
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    Any news if DJ is ok and ready to go, and are Simons and Little available? Thx
     
    Blazinaway, Dec 23, 2020
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    He's not even on the injury report and he was in the practice video from Monday slashing and getting a put back... so I'm sure he's good to go.
     
    blazerkor, Dec 23, 2020
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    First game with new defensive schemes, I’m not particularly looking for end result. I just wanna see something sustainable once the thinking and hesitation ends, and players get comfortable. And that will only come with time.
     
    Scalma, Dec 23, 2020
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    Bigfoot!
     
    Scalma, Dec 23, 2020
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    Finaly, his health had been a mystery since the bubble
     
    Labinot41, Dec 23, 2020
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    Scalma, Dec 23, 2020
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    Jade Falcon Just to piss you off.

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    I have no idea who Blevins, Elleby, and Giles are. Who are these guys, and are they any good? I'm also glad to see Kanter back in the lineup! I really like that guy.

    And I thought we had.....what's his name....Robert Covington on the roster, but I don't see his name anywhere. Is he playing tonight?

    Sorry for being so out-of-the-loop, but since sports went political I've pretty much tuned it out. I haven't even watched one single 9er game this year.

    This first game will determine how much of this season I watch. I heard they were a disaster in preseason. I just don't have the patience this year to watch Stotts fumble games away. I've got enough stress in my life right now. If we don't make it to the playoffs, then he's definitely going to get canned. And perhaps we could even finally trade CJ away for someone who can actually help this team.

    Go Blazers.
     
    Jade Falcon, Dec 23, 2020
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    Blevins is Dames Cousin. CJ Elleby is the Blazers rookie, and Giles is a FA from Sacramento (the Blazers actually drafted him for Sacramento a few years back in exchange for the pick for Collins). Giles is exceptionally good. High energy, high octane player. A very versatile big man. Was looking better than Kanter out there and perhaps looking the best of any Blazer in preseason.

    Elleby sucks

    Blevins is better than Elleby
     
    Chris Craig, Dec 23, 2020
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    Jade Falcon Just to piss you off.

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    Good to know. Thanks for that.
     
    Jade Falcon, Dec 23, 2020
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    Nets looked great with little practice and new players.
    Clippers looked just fine with little practice and new players.
    Celtics and Bucks are looking good with little practice and new players.
    Wizards looking much better with little practice and new players.

    Let's hope the Blazers can continue that trend.
     
    TBpup, Dec 23, 2020
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    Fiend! Do you expect the Blazers to overcome incredible hardships - even if those same "hardships" are just minor inconveniences for other teams!
     
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    Yeah, after the last 3 preseason games I'd be happy for a reasonably well played game with good effort. I realize we have new guys to integrate with limited time and a new defensive scheme, all that is gonna take some time. A win would be fantastic, my "fear" is a bad start with our tough early schedule.
     
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    Jade Falcon Just to piss you off.

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    By the way, do we have a new Defense Coach? I keep hearing about this supposed "scheme", but adding a couple of defensive players is not a "scheme", so I hope Stotts has an actual PLAN, and not just something he pulled out of his ass.
     
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    Before last season, Portland had won umpteen home openers in a row. I expect them to play well enough to get the win. Then the Houston Covids might be next with the chance to start 2-0.
     
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    DUB Da, da da, da dah!

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    LET’S GO TRAIL BLAZERS!!!
     
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