Game Thread GAME# 63: BLAZERS @ NETS - APRIL 30, 2021 - FRIDAY, 5:00, NBATV & NBCSNW

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Apr 28, 2021.

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Do you agree with giving Hollis-Jefferson a contract for the remainder of the season?

Poll closed May 5, 2021.

  1. Yes

    44 vote(s)
    95.7%

  2. No

    2 vote(s)
    4.3%
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  1. BoomChakaLaka

    BoomChakaLaka Well-Known Member

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    i dont believe playing Nurk and Kanter would work - but Nurk with Giles just might
     
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    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

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    So was this game a preview for the NBA Finals?
     
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    That's the problem, Chris. I CAN'T put him on ignore. Because he is a mod. That is why I want him to step down as mod. If he's gonna troll (I'm not the only one unhappy with him), then he should just be a normal poster. And I'll put him on ignore. He attacks Stotts personally. Says he HATES the guy. It's not a view. It's an act. He's just posting the same thing over and over. Telling us after every single win that the win meant nothing is draining and not within the spirit of such a forum.

    Also- how can he not like what he is seeing? Three straight road wins against play-in/off teams by 20+ point differential. If you don't "like" that, then you don't belong here.
     
    KSF-ERIC, May 1, 2021
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    Finally Nurk stopped being pathetically passive. Last five games he has found himself again.
     
    GDiama, May 1, 2021
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    LMAO it wasn't him being passive. It was the team taking the initiative to finally run the offense through him a lot more and make him a priority.
     
    AmirIcon, May 1, 2021
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    His play has demanded more touches lately. If he finishes the play then they ll give him the ball more. He also looks more dominant by chasing more rebounds.
     
    GDiama, May 1, 2021
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    it was a mix of both

    nurk himself said he wanted to be more of a facilitator and therefore not being aggressive
     
    Mr. Robot, May 1, 2021
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    Incredible win!
    Blazers finally putting good games together on both ends of the court.
    Enjoyable basketball is back ladies and gentlemen!!!

    don't let your negative panties bunch up aNd miss out on fun moments!!
    If you didn't enjoy this game you have some inner soul searching to do.
    Period.
    Its a fact! ;)
     
    Orion Bailey, May 1, 2021
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    TBpup Writing Team

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    Good win. Beating up decimated teams is what they should be doing. Nice to finally see.
     
    TBpup, May 1, 2021
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    That kind of conditional love is asinine for your second best player. Players don't all of a sudden stop giving the ball to Damian if he isn't making shots. The same should be said with the beset distributor on the team.
     
    AmirIcon, May 1, 2021
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  11. UncleCliffy'sDaddy

    UncleCliffy'sDaddy We're all Bozos on this bus.

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    I’m not into reach arounds but I’m certainly available to give you the hug you are so clearly in need off…….and then we can go watch a baseball game!
     
    UncleCliffy'sDaddy, May 1, 2021
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    I may be crazy, but I don't think you're crazy.
     
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    Just ignore his posts if you don't like what he has to say. He is free to attack Stotts, who is not a poster here. He is upset about the Blazers and voicing that. I have said negative things about this team and Stotts on occasion when I have been upset. Should I step down too?
     
    Chris Craig, May 1, 2021
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    c'mon now....Nurkic is one of the better passing big men in the NBA, but he's not the best distributor on the team. That's Dame. Nurkic also has the highest turnover rate on the team, so there's a higher risk with him trying to facilitate. Some of those turnovers are on screens and charges, but still, Kanter has the same issues and maintains a much lower turnover rate
     
    wizenheimer, May 1, 2021
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    I still want Stotts gone. We better keep Norm, I love the fact he goes to the rim looking for contact, that has been a major problem in the past when our guys 3s weren’t falling.
     
    LayneStaley, May 1, 2021
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    Disagree. I love to hear everyone's opinion.
     
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    UKRAINEFAN Well-Known Member

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    Disagree.
     
    UKRAINEFAN, May 1, 2021
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    Another way to ignore, is just not read any posts by him.
     
    UKRAINEFAN, May 1, 2021
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    That's the biggest flaw in CJ's game. He cannot get to the rim and draw fouls. If his jump shot is not falling he cannot get going. Of course CJ's midrange game is elite and in a way makes up for his inability to draw fouls.
     
    GDiama, May 1, 2021
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    Well is he? He hasn't been playing as the second best player. Subpar season to say the least. He is also playing alongside three more talented offensive players so it's normal the ball doesn't go to him if he doesn't do much with it in the touches he gets. Hopefully he will keep playing this way.
     
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