Game Thread Game #59 - BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - FEBRUARY 16, 2022 - WEDNESDAY - 5:00 PM (PDT) ROOT SPORTS

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Are you surprised about the Blazers winning ways since the deadline?

  1. Yes, I expected them to lose

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  2. Yes, but it's refreshing to see a young active team with effort

    38 vote(s)
    70.4%

  3. What happened to tanking

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  4. Hell no! Addition by subtraction, bro.

    3 vote(s)
    5.6%
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  1. Chris Craig

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

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    Actually I'm feeling like this team can keep winning. Can beat anyone because they aren't feeling sorry for themselves. Just going out there, giving their all on both ends, no ego, and leaving everything on the court.
     
    Chris Craig, Feb 16, 2022
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    When healthy, Keon Johnson should start over Elleby
     
    DDolla, Feb 16, 2022
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    Fairly-Hard Former Member Gone New!

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    He has been to the line quite a bit.
     
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    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    yeah they don’t lie, the more he plays the worse it gets. Have fun dying on this hill.
     
    Scalma, Feb 16, 2022
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    I saw something, was proud to see Nurk taking on some leadership. So many great things coming out of shitty season, Simons, Nas, and Nurk breakout, Simon’s learning pg and closing out games, Billups defensive system, and so much more. Hate saying it but making playoffs wouldn’t be worst thing for some of these young guys.
     
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    Wow, holding the Grizz to 40.9% shooting. The only thing keeping this game close is Ja’s 12 free throws.
     
    OneSport3, Feb 16, 2022
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    In that case, I hope he spends a few weeks with Hakeem this offseason. I can see what you’re saying enough that it’s not far fetched, but com’on now. That being said, if Nurk’s mind was right all the time, he very well could be a very-discounted version of that.
     
    BankTeller, Feb 16, 2022
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    I'm just wondering if when Dame comes back if he plays more off the ball and he's on board with a more up tempo offense? I know Dame hasn't done well off the ball but I think it may need to happen and/or dame really leans into playing more up tempo with the ball in his hand. Only issue is how much has he ever done that? That may be his biggest off-season adjustment. And if it is, you know damn well Dame is gonna go all in with it.

    Never doubt Dame.
     
    Strenuus, Feb 16, 2022
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    At this rate the only way were going to be able to tank is do ONE simple thing .....

    Let Billups have the rest of season off and throw a couple briefcases of money to Stotts and let him coach the rest of the season then it would not matter HOW the team played cause Stotts would find a way to lose and increasing the team's odds for a better draft pick. -- #bringstottsback4Tank --- LOL
     
    Ripcity4life77, Feb 16, 2022
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    I have seen the dream play and nurk is and never will be anywhere near him.
     
    Strenuus, Feb 16, 2022
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    Game is unwatchable with the constant whistles
     
    Mediocre Man, Feb 16, 2022
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    Interesting that Ashija(spelling?) Jones mentioned making space to re-sign Nurk. Hope she doesn’t get fined for that.
     
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    It feels like we'd be up 30 if Dame and Nassir we're playing
     
    Chris Craig, Feb 16, 2022
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    Refs trying for some control, trying to reign it in...and can't
     
    Chris Craig, Feb 16, 2022
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    I agree with almost all of that. But they'll be lumps. (but not my lovely lady lumps. Wait...)
     
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    I don't want Stotts anywhere near the players.
     
    Chris Craig, Feb 16, 2022
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    Refs trying to help us tank
     
    DDolla, Feb 16, 2022
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    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    I'm thinkin' like Damian Lillard is their big grab this summer.
    That's who they add.
     
    Wade Garrett, Feb 16, 2022
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    has anybody at any time said Dame is uncoachable? (is that even a word?)

    Dame is fast, he can run, and be aggressive. It's crazy to me how quickly so many have given up on the idea that Dame can't adapt and his return would hurt the team instead of enhance it. Besides that, Portland has enough player that can run a fast break that Dame wouldn't have to charge down the court at every opportunity. He could trail and seek out the open three
     
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