Game Thread GAME# 42: BULLS @ BLAZERS - JANUARY 9, 2019 - WEDNESDAY, 7:00 PM, NBCSNW

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Half the season is over. How many Blazers games did you watch/listen to?

Poll closed Jan 15, 2019.

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  2. Less than 50%

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  3. More than 50%

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  4. All of them

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  1. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    I try not to make excuses for players, but Dame is just getting over being really sick. No way to really tell if that is still lingering, but I would never question his will or hunger while out there. I would bet Clyde The Glyde had no clue Dame was just sick as shit.
     
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    If he had the flu that can stay with you weeks after the initial part of it is done. But actually playing smart he getting other players involved and saving energy and pick his spots when he has to excerpt himself.
     
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    Harkless is out. I wonder if the Blazers are ever going to say what is really going on here.
     
    hoopsjock, Jan 8, 2019
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    It’s just a matter of time before he has another procedure imo. This isn’t normal and should’ve been taken care of in training camp. We might’ve had him healthy for the stretch run. Now we’re down a guy at a position we already needed help.

    But I’m sure Neil is on it.

    Lol, can’t wait to see Turner get 35 minutes a night.
     
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    The silver lining is he played Jake 22 minutes each of the last two games.
     
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    I guess the question becomes who takes Harkless’ minutes?

    One of Stauskas/Trent/Simons could play, but my guess is Stotts does the predictable and shortens the rotation.
     
    Scalma, Jan 8, 2019
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    He did look tired and played as such, but you have to factor in that it was the 3rd game in 4 nights and Lillard logs a lot of minutes and expends a lot of energy during games as the primary facilitator. Watch this forum turn on him and then dog him if he continues a mini slump.
     
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    I would guess that ET and Jake would split the SF minutes.
    Stauskas backs up CJ and Curry backs up Dame
     
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    I don't want too see Evan turnover more minutes and i Don't want too see Stauskas back in the rotation. Give Trent jr a shot and increase jakes minutes
     
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    Haha>>>>>>>>>> @Darkwebs made that female cow look utterly ridiculous. .. Sorry had to use it.​
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    I say give Curry some.
     
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    Forget staggering minutes, this game is a perfect opportunity for Trent or Simons. Their ten minutes or whatever isn’t going to be the deciding factor against the Bulls (or anyone really, but especially not the bulls)

    Curry
    Trent/Simons
    Turner
    Collins
    Leonard
     
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    Just saw Zach LaVine at the MOD Pizza downtown, and he seems small for 6'5", 200 pounds.
     
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    Knee soreness. When he feels good, he plays. When his knee feels sore, he doesn't play.
     
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    That's weird because when I drove Harden a few nights ago, who is about the same height, I thought he looked huge. I was surprised how big he was in person.
     
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    :biglaugh:We're still waiting on an honest Greg Oden update.
     
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    Just had to open that wound didn't ya?
     
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    But fucking classic!!!
     
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    Classic wounds are the best!
     
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    Tips for the Blazers: Let’s finish the Bulls in 2 quarters please. ty
     
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