Game Thread GAME# 45: BLAZERS @ MAGIC - MARCH 26, 2021 - FRIDAY, 5:00, NBCSNW

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Should the Blazers rest Lillard (who has been dealing with a few minor injuries) this game?

Poll closed Mar 26, 2021.

  1. Yes

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    64.1%

  2. No

    1 vote(s)
    2.6%

  3. Let Dame decide

    13 vote(s)
    33.3%
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  1. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    Darkwebs, Mar 26, 2021
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    Wonder what the rotation is tonight. It’s gonna be a pickup vibe with Orlando short on players so I don’t think not knowing any of the sets will hurt Powell too much. If he’s a go I would guess he’s gonna start.
     
    Scalma, Mar 26, 2021
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    Ant might get the start in his "hometown"
     
    Darkwebs, Mar 26, 2021
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    Looks like Toronto plays Phoenix tonight as well, so I assume they are just as urgent to get all the physicals done in time.
     
    Pinwheel1, Mar 26, 2021
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    YAY. Thank you, Terry.
     
    illmatic99, Mar 26, 2021
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    There was a clip of Trent in their locker room, so I’m guessing all three players in the trade will play today. Got lucky cuz both teams are in Florida, so not much travel.
     
    Scalma, Mar 26, 2021
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    Shush, Norman!

    Hopefully, he plays tonight. Would like to see Nurk, CJ, and Norman gel.
     
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    Okay now that would be dope!
     
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    @Darkwebs
    I like that you didn't add Lillard to the injury list.
    We don't want to even allow him to go there at all.
    Maybe start a new column for "Resting Tonight".
     
    kjironman1, Mar 26, 2021
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    No shit, i wouldn't have been shoked if Terry had played Dame 40 minutes tonight
     
    Labinot41, Mar 26, 2021
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    Good! Should mean the game is easier for the W.
     
    BigGameDamian, Mar 26, 2021
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    Dame is too competitive to decide for himself when he plays. That guy could have his leg amputated and be out shooting buckets later that day.
     
    maxiep, Mar 26, 2021
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    He's also mentioned multiple times that he is going to be smart this year and not over exert himself to burn out before the playoffs. He specifically said once they know we'll be in the top 6, they'll plan rest around creating matchups for the playoffs-- honestly, the candor was a bit surprising.

    The past few months where he has absolutely CARRIED the team has him worn out both mentally and physically. He's almost 31 now and has more miles than players drafted years before him.

    A break for a week or two while our schedule is soft might not be a bad idea. We have enough science/data to show how valuable this kinda recovery is now-- no need to be all macho and suck it up/rub salt on it any longer
     
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    No Dame tonight against 8 Magic players. Why am I so nervous?
     
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    My wife literally knows Powell from the Shush Norman bit and cracks up everytime. She has no idea of anything else about him.
     
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    nurk felt discomfort in his right calf at todays practice and is out for tonights game

    just precaution i would assume
     
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    Then I would have him sit out the really tough games, not the easier ones. We need as many wins as possible, and I doubt we win this game tonight without him.
     
    Pinwheel1, Mar 26, 2021
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    This post made me laugh out loud in public...embarrassing...
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    What? Where
     
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    it was at morning shooting practice

    hell be back in a few games i believe
     
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