Game Thread GAME# 49: BLAZERS @ LAKERS - JANUARY 31, 2020 - FRIDAY, 7:30 PM, ESPN & NBCSNW

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Which result would you rather have?

Poll closed Feb 6, 2020.

  1. The Blazers lose this game, but Damian Lillard scores 82 points!

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  2. Blazers win this game, but Lillard scores 8 points.

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    I'm finding it weird but i agree with you on this.
     
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    Salem stop lol
     
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    I was also the designated remote control for my parents, but fortunately there were only 3 and then 4 channels at the time and only one TV per household.
     
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    Cugel The epitome of mediocrity

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    A win would be huge tonight but it will be very very very tough. Crowd will be insane and the entire universe (other than the PNW) is pulling for the Lakers. Will the officiating be immune to these factors? 8 on 5 tonite. plus throw in the telecast which will be all Lakers too. Not going to be an enjoyable game for me to watch. Then LBL will make the win all about him...
     
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    It's going to feel like 10 on 5
     
    Chris Craig, Jan 31, 2020
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    Man, there are already people there at (around) staples. ESPN has cut to the shot multiple times. I *really* wish we weren't the ones on the receiving end of this. Melo flat out ain't having it.
     
    The Professional Fan, Jan 31, 2020
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    Gonna be an awful laker love-fest broadcast. Nauseating. Straight game and the blazers have a chance. this aint a regular game. Think about it: there HAS to be a post-game interview with LBJ on how he did it for Kobe. Has to be. Refs know this.
     
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    Blazers will win tonight
     
    Neil O. Shyster, Jan 31, 2020
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    But were you the bartender also.
     
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    And Lillard will give the post game interview and give the win to Kobe? After he drops another 60?
     
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    I appreciate the optimism, but I have a feeling it is going to be Dame and Ariza and a bunch of deer in headlights.
     
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    Kind of a slap in the face to the Blazers organization and fans with Melo sitting out this game. He was not grieving to much the other night.
     
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    He's been a real competitor for us since he got here so I believe he just can't go for this game. Emotions are a real thing and they are powerful. Let Melo grieve how he sees fit. He'll be back soon and giving this team his all.
     
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    Kobe was planning to go to dinner with Melo last night and then attending the game. I don’t blame him for staying home.
     
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    I don't know if we'll win tonight. They have the more complete roster, they have the crowd, they may have the refs (they usually do anyway) and there will be a lot of emotional momentum for them too. That being said, we have Dame and a team around him that has been playing very well as of late. So I think there is a slim chance that we pull this one off tonight. I definitely think we can keep it competitive and will likely cover the 13.5 point spread.
     
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    Being the competitor Kobe was, I don't think that is how he would want to be grieved. I guess we can hope some of the Lakers can't play either, but doubt that.
     
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    Kobe ain't doing the grieving dude, Melo is. I understand completely. It weakens our team which sucks, but things like this are bigger than the game.
     
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