Game Thread GAME# 7: BULLS @ BLAZERS - JANUARY 5, 2021 - TUESDAY, 7:30, NBATV & NBCSNW

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Will this season be Portland's best chance at a title in Dame's career?

Poll closed Jan 10, 2021.

  1. Definitely

    1 vote(s)
    3.1%

  2. Most likely

    2 vote(s)
    6.3%

  3. Probably

    5 vote(s)
    15.6%

  4. Probably not

    11 vote(s)
    34.4%

  5. Unlikely

    4 vote(s)
    12.5%

  6. No

    9 vote(s)
    28.1%
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  1. Tince

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    Tince, Jan 5, 2021
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    The Blazers aren't playing a good brand of basketball. Given up a ton of open 3s and hit some tough ones to start the game. Despite that, they're only up 7 to a terrible team. Not pleased with the way we've played so far.
     
    BonesJones, Jan 5, 2021
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  3. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    Probably because Gary shoots a better %, and plays defense on the other end. Not to mention Melo is a vet, so he should know what’s a good shot, while Trent is still a developing player.
     
    Darkwebs, Jan 5, 2021
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    6 minutes without a basket is really weird. Our team can be so unpredictable sometimes
     
    Labinot41, Jan 5, 2021
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  5. Tince

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    CJ hurt?
     
    Tince, Jan 5, 2021
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    Play off 2 feet, Nurk.

    This one footed stuff just ain't gonna work.
     
    JDC, Jan 5, 2021
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  7. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    DJJ is everywhere on the court, like there’s two of him
     
    Darkwebs, Jan 5, 2021
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    what is this offense man
     
    illmatic99, Jan 5, 2021
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    There’s a reason opposing defenses always leave JonesJr wide open at the 3 point line. They’re begging him to shoot it.
     
    MickZagger, Jan 5, 2021
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    Dame is definitely doing what he can to get Nurk going. Nurk misses so many bunnies at the rim.
     
    TBpup, Jan 5, 2021
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    Not good offense quarter by us.
     
    James lamphear, Jan 5, 2021
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    Stotts listened to the message board and changed his rotations... it was a mistake though.
     
    Tince, Jan 5, 2021
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    Man If Nurk could finish around the rim. To many weak shots. Go strong
     
    twobullz, Jan 5, 2021
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    He did listen to me for saying we need to start force feeding Nurk. While not 100%, we are better for it.
     
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    It'll change. This was a legitimate criticism for sometime in Portland. He recognized it and got much better. I know he recognizes it now.
     
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    Absolutely... they're fine with DJJ + Nurk/Kanter taking outside shots, allowing defenses to always have 1 or 2 people available to help.
     
    Tince, Jan 5, 2021
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    Good balance that players have of opportunity to score. Some not going very well but there involved. 11 assist that half could more if some these guys start making shots and Dame got 5 he heading for a double double. The bench only 13 points lead by Trent with 8.
     
    James lamphear, Jan 5, 2021
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    I like skinny play above the rim Nurk, this reminds me of 2019 Nurk, wasn’t a fan. If you are 7 feet tall and within 3 feet of the basket dunk the fu**ing ball.
     
    LayneStaley, Jan 5, 2021
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    Hi
     
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