Game Thread GAME# 61: BLAZERS @ CELTICS - FEBRUARY 27, 2019 - WEDNESDAY, 5:00 PM, ESPN & NBCSNW

[kjironman1]

You can literally go ask Celtic fans.

Of course fans know everything. I mean just ask any of them on this board right?

 

[kjironman1]

If the Blazers are really 'improved' after acquiring Hood/Kanter, this is a game that can be a litmus test. The Celtics are not playing well, have lost 3 games in a row, and are on the 2nd of a back-to-back after getting blown out last night versus the Raptors. I don't expect a win against Toronto on the road as they are playing and an elite level. However, a #5 seed that is going in the wrong direction and that played last night?

This is a chance to see if the Blazers have really made strides. A number of times the Blazers have lost to teams on winning streaks and it was rationalized as the 'other team was due', but this is the stretch run. If Portland is going to depart from the team they were the last two seasons, it is games like this against a good/struggling team that may give us an idea that this is different.

Just going to take the other side of that for the fun of it.
You could also say the Blazers are on the third game of the trip now and they have been on the road for a week. So anything is possible right? Even getting on the wrong elevator?

 

[Lanny]

For pure entertainment purposes it would be interesting to see how the Celtics would react to Nurk, Kanter and Collins going in the with the sole intent of riling them up. However, as a long time Blazer fan it feels like playing with fire.

That is playing with fire and I would not do it.

 

[rotary111]

You can literally go ask Celtic fans.

Looking at his stats you are correct that he has struggled more than I had thought.

 

[Hoopguru]

If the Blazers are really 'improved' after acquiring Hood/Kanter, this is a game that can be a litmus test. The Celtics are not playing well, have lost 3 games in a row, and are on the 2nd of a back-to-back after getting blown out last night versus the Raptors. I don't expect a win against Toronto on the road as they are playing and an elite level. However, a #5 seed that is going in the wrong direction and that played last night?

This is a chance to see if the Blazers have really made strides. A number of times the Blazers have lost to teams on winning streaks and it was rationalized as the 'other team was due', but this is the stretch run. If Portland is going to depart from the team they were the last two seasons, it is games like this against a good/struggling team that may give us an idea that this is different.

If we lose this game it doesn't define the season by any means. Just like the newly ordained (best coach in the league Stevens, after pops) knows that his team is struggling, but also knows the level they can play at and turn it around quickly. Your right going down the stretch its nice to get statement games, especially on the road. If they win tonight, they probably lose in Toronto, if they lose tonight I pick em to get that statement game against Toronto.

 

[Pinwheel1]

If we lose this game it doesn't define the season by any means. Just like the newly ordained (best coach in the league Stevens, after pops) knows that his team is struggling, but also knows the level they can play at and turn it around quickly. Your right going down the stretch its nice to get statement games, especially on the road. If they win tonight, they probably lose in Toronto, if they lose tonight I pick em to get that statement game against Toronto.

The Toronto game is going to be extremely tough. They had an easy win last night at home and don't play again until their next home game against the Blazers. They will be extra prepared and rested

 

[JoshuaHall]

I hope we blow the doors off of them.
Also, all I can think about when I see the Celtics falling apart is this...
Why would AD want to join *this* team?
What happens when Kyrie leaves?
And what happens when it's time for Mr. Danny Ainge to offer the moon to New Orleans in exchange for a 1 year rental of AD?

We should win this game. The Celtics are in a free fall. They're about as mentally stable as the Lakers are at the moment, it appears.
I think it's very unlikely they win this game, especially if you listened to post game interviews last night.

 

[DDolla]

It’s OK if we take an L tonight, I’m not going to be mad just as long we beat Hornets and Grizzlies.

 

[Scalma]

Layman vs Hayward is like that movie looper.

 

[kjironman1]

I hope we blow the doors off of them.
Also, all I can think about when I see the Celtics falling apart is this...
Why would AD want to join *this* team?
What happens when Kyrie leaves?
And what happens when it's time for Mr. Danny Ainge to offer the moon to New Orleans in exchange for a 1 year rental of AD?

We should win this game. The Celtics are in a free fall. They're about as mentally stable as the Lakers are at the moment, it appears.
I think it's very unlikely they win this game, especially if you listened to post game interviews last night.

But remember. They have the best coach and the best GM.

 

[Pinwheel1]

It’s OK if we take an L tonight, I’m not going to be mad just as long we beat Hornets and Grizzlies.

The Memphis game does not look as easy as I thought a few weeks ago. I know the Lakers are not playing well but I watched that game and a Conley. Bradley . Holiday, Rabb, and Valanciunas lineup is not too shabby.

The Hornets are pretty good at home as well. No easy games left on this trip so we should beat Memphis.

 

[Jade Falcon]

My body is ready.

Let's hope we don't shit the bed in the 3rd quarter this time. That was REALLY annoying.

 

[Jade Falcon]

*Dame gives up*

 

[Strenuus]

Lets like, win and stuff.

 

[Labinot41]

Good Morning fams

 

[Labinot41]

Espn already all over the Celtics

 

[Jade Falcon]

Good Morning fams

You are an awesome person, Lab.

 

[Strenuus]

Good Morning fams

What time is it for you right now? You're always in every game thread and I think its freaking awesome.

 

[TBpup]

Good Morning fams

@Labinot41 ... I'm sure you've mentioned this before, but where are you and what time is it there?

 

[Labinot41]

What time is it for you right now? You're always in every game thread and I think its freaking awesome.

It's 2.10am right now haha

 

[jonnyboy]

It's 2.10am right now haha

You’re a trooper

 

[PtldPlatypus]

@Labinot41 ... I'm sure you've mentioned this before, but where are you and what time is it there?

Er ist ein Deutscher.

 

[Labinot41]

@Labinot41 ... I'm sure you've mentioned this before, but where are you and what time is it there?

Germany, 2:11am

 

[JDC]

Net rating over last 10 games:

Blazers: +8.8
Celtics: -1.9

 

[Strenuus]

Is it just me or does Enes seem like a really nice dude?

 

[Strenuus]

It's 2.10am right now haha

So wait... when we have a home game... you're here at 4 am? No one should question your fandom. Props to you.

 

[Labinot41]

I hate ESPN or TNT, 90% they Talk about the opponents

 

[Jade Falcon]

Is it just me or does Enes seem like a really nice dude?

He is, but he gets a LOOOOOT of crap, from what I've seen, on social media. Pretty sad. But I suppose that comes with the territory.

 

[Strenuus]

I hate ESPN or TNT, 90% they Talk about the opponents

Theres streams on a certain site that rhymes with feddit that have the NBCNW stream.

 

[Jade Falcon]

I hate ESPN or TNT, 90% they Talk about the opponents

Do you need a link to the Blazer's broadcast?