Game Thread GAME# 16: THUNDER @ BLAZERS - JANUARY 25, 2021 - MONDAY, 7:00, NBCSNW

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Jan 24, 2021.

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What kind of loss do you prefer?

Poll closed Jan 31, 2021.

  1. Losing in a close, heart-breaking game, where the Blazers were up big (15+ points) in the first half

    15 vote(s)
    45.5%

  2. Getting blown out.

    18 vote(s)
    54.5%
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  1. BlazerBeav

    BlazerBeav Well-Known Member

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    When we aren't the team with the all-NBA point guard. There are all kinds of excuses for us not playing like the contender we were sold as being. There is not an excuse for losing to this OKC team.
     
    BlazerBeav, Jan 25, 2021
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    Can we finally get Rondo at some point?

    I loved Giles ant Ant's dunks. It is pretty enjoyable to watch young players getting exp. It's was fun to watch.
     
    royo, Jan 26, 2021
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    Soon fam. But I’ll embrace the rebuild. That’s when u know who the real fans are. It’s time.
     
    AldoTrapani, Jan 26, 2021
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    Can't even own up to his propaganda when the facts are irrefutable.

    Despite there being some legit critisms one could try to make, we've got to the point where we just make things up to pile on.
     
    Tince, Jan 26, 2021
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    Who sold this to you and why did you buy it?

    I've seen plenty of reasonable people say this was a 4-7 seed when healthy. Right now, they're not healthy, at all, and they're the 5th seed.
     
    Tince, Jan 26, 2021
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    When healthy only LAL and LAC are better, or should be (in the west).
     
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    BlazerBeav, Jan 26, 2021
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    Not at all. This team isn’t that good even healthy fam
     
    AldoTrapani, Jan 26, 2021
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    I haven't seen Little in so long, I confused him with Giles. I guess losing 20lbs added a couple inches to his height, appears anyway. A unit of Lillard, Trent, Little, Giles, Jones is pretty damn athletic and long. They probably wouldn't better our chances of winning , but it's a helluva lot more fun to watch than the plod units.
     
    Drttimmy, Jan 26, 2021
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    Technically 4 starters.
     
    kjironman1, Jan 26, 2021
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    Pretty sure the entire available roster played in that game?
     
    kjironman1, Jan 26, 2021
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    kjironman1 Well-Known Member

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    I was told he would not be affected by this on this board in another thread so this must just be an excuse.
     
    kjironman1, Jan 26, 2021
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    Yeah i got a 9 month old right now. I think every day "I'm too old for this".
     
    kjironman1, Jan 26, 2021
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    Whoa there Turbo. He's still human bro. I get it that he needs to lead the team but he just did 4 games straight of 30 point games.
     
    kjironman1, Jan 26, 2021
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    I really liked that they battled back the whole game. Never quit and came close to pulling out a win.

    On the other hand.

    I really hate that they battled back the whole game. Never quit and came close to pulling out a win.
     
    kjironman1, Jan 26, 2021
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    Will all of you quit feeding this dude?

    Yes i understand by quoting him he got fed again but my point still stands.

    Kick this dude in the Tunchi.
     
    kjironman1, Jan 26, 2021
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    When we have less talent than the other team. This was not the case against the Thunder. We were without players, they were without likely 3 of their 4 best players in Horford, Hill and Ariza. Outside of SGA, the rest of that roster is one of the worst rosters in the NBA.

    • They still put up 30+ points in every quarter but one
    • Shot 45% from '3'...the worst shooting '3' team in the NBA
    • They missed 14 FT's....it could have been much worse
    • Mike Muscala hasn't scored that many points since March 28, 2018

    I expect to win against who they trotted out anytime I have Dame, Kanter, Melo, Trent, DJJ, Ant, etc. Every time. #DefenseMatters
     
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    You must know better than this? Two words "MEDICAL STAFF".
     
    kjironman1, Jan 26, 2021
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  18. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    power of positive thinking.

    this is exciting to watch

     
    illmatic99, Jan 26, 2021
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    the hangtime required to do this is insane
     
    illmatic99, Jan 26, 2021
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    glad the media is noticing.

     
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