Game Thread GAME# 67: MAGIC @ BLAZERS - MARCH 12, 2016 - SATURDAY, 7:30 PM (PST), KGW

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Which seed do you predict the Blazers will get at the end of the season?

Poll closed Mar 13, 2016.

  1. 5th

    5 vote(s)
    15.6%

  2. 6th

    15 vote(s)
    46.9%

  3. 7th

    11 vote(s)
    34.4%

  4. 8th

    1 vote(s)
    3.1%

  5. Blessed with a lottery pick

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    Portland's 56.0% field goal percentage and 37-point margin (121-84) tonight both represent season highs.
     
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    That would be really awesome!
     
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    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    The Trail Blazers bench outscored Magic reserves, 60-29, and shot 23-for-35 from the field (10-16 3-PT).
     
    SlyPokerDog, Mar 12, 2016
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    Yay our bench doesn't really really suck any more but we still don't tank for shit.
     
    kjironman1, Mar 12, 2016
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    There appears to be a correlation between outshooting the opposing team 56% to 37%, and winning. I think we should just do that every game.
     
    noknobs, Mar 12, 2016
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    kjironman1 Well-Known Member

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    Yes and scoring more points makes it so they can't guard us.
     
    kjironman1, Mar 12, 2016
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Jesse Pinkman looked pretty good in garbage time. He couldbe a good role player in a couple of years.
     
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    And the improvement came at both ends.

    Not only did we look to penetrate more, and not settle for outside shots (mind you, we were draining those outside shots); we also lifted at the other end, and reduced their penetration.
     
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    Sinobas Banned User BANNED

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    shit happens
     
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    Living near Magic fans, I needed this win. Fuck the Orlando Tragic!
     
    Dom McBlazer, Mar 12, 2016
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    I don't even remember what that was connected to lol.
     
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    Man look at that assist total tonight!!! 34 must be a high for several years. Holy cow Viola! Damian had an A/M of 2.0!!! Outstanding man!
    Leonard did damn nice in the assist department too.
     
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    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Happened in 2014. A couple of years.
     
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    I realize it was garbage time, but his handles gave me a lot of hope. He is big, physical and athletic for a SG. Looks to have potential to be a good rebounder and passer. I agree once (if) he adjust to the NBA 3 pt line, he could very well get solid minutes. For someone. He looked a lot more comfortable out there tonight. This summer will be huge for him.
     
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    42N8Bounce Red Hot And Rebuilding

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    Great game tonight. I thought for a blowout, the crowd was really into it. Maybe the incident with Jason Smith, Damion Lillard, and Ed Davis added a bit more emotions than what might not typically be there in a win this big.

    ESPN Highlights -

    "Blazers bounce back in big way"

    A solid all around game for virtually everyone that played. 48 minutes of focused team basketball. Fun to watch!
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    So did no one notice that on the very next play after Ed got ejected, Fournier flagrantly kicked Plumlee in the Plums? Nobody? Plumlee sure noticed it he could barely walk for the next half dozen possessions. It was obviously on purpose; his leg came way out and up to make contact. I was waiting for Plums to take his head off at the first opportunity but Fournier never got within 10 feet of him after that.
     
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    He is bulky for his height. This summer, he should turn that extra flesh into muscle. His slim ceiling is Gerald Henderson. His all-muscle ceiling is Wesley Matthews.
     
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    If we play like every night we can play with anyone. This how play when got in that winning streak glad to see some good basketball from our guys.
     
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    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    I saw Plums was hurt but I didn't see how or know who did it.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Plumlee went over to contest Fourniers layup and Fournier threw his right leg out kicking Plums in the Nards. There is no way that was an accident. Considering what had just transpired, I expected an ejection. Unfortunately Plums was in no condition to confront Fournier and force the refs to review the play. I wished Plums would have gone after him at some point but it didn't seem like he realized it was intentional. It would have been fun to see what would have happened if Fournier had done that to Boogie. Hell even Meyers is more of an enforcer/payback guy than Plumlee.
     
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