Game Thread GAME# 76: SUNS @ BLAZERS - APRIL 1, 2017 - SATURDAY, 7:00 (PDT), CSNNW

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Would it have been better in the long-run if the Blazers tanked post-All-Star break?

Poll closed Apr 6, 2017.

  1. Yes

    9 vote(s)
    19.6%

  2. No

    37 vote(s)
    80.4%
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  1. Scalma

    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    I bet Meyers has a lot of fans in Portland, but they're all female.
     
    Scalma, Apr 1, 2017
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Nice win, but the game isn't even as fun without Nurk
     
    B-Roy, Apr 1, 2017
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    And then there were 3.

    With the Blazers win tonight the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks have been eliminated from playoff contention.

    Dallas sees their 3 season playoff streak snapped.

    Now it is officially down to Portland/Denver/New Orleans/Memphis for that 8th spot
     
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    Sinobas Banned User BANNED

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    old women who don't watch the games and have no idea who's good
     
    Sinobas, Apr 1, 2017
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    Should be able to make the playoffs but need Nurkic back. Game sucks without him.
     
    ripcityboy, Apr 1, 2017
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    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    CJ McCollum is first Trail Blazer to shoot 100% from the foul line in 10 straight games since Damon Stoudamire (13, Jan. 18-Feb. 13, 2005).
     
    SlyPokerDog, Apr 1, 2017
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  7. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    Our magic number to make the playoffs is now 4. So any combination of Portland wins or Denver losses equaling 4 means the Blazers earn a playoff berth.
     
    Darkwebs, Apr 1, 2017
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    We play good defense at times especially with the big run in the 4th. Magic number is 4 to clinch a the 8th seed.
     
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    Turner has a lot more room to operate without Nurkic. I'm not sure if those two will co-exist.
    This indicates to me that Stotts doesn't think that he has any serious physical problems.
     
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  10. Scalma

    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    So boring. Chics dig the big men and so do I.
     
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    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    The thought has crossed my mind that Leonard was using it as a cop out.
     
    Scalma, Apr 1, 2017
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    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    Thanks to @Orion Bailey for letting me join him at the game tonight! A lot of fun to watch but our defense is back to the bad old days of January.
     
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    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    I've been lucky enough to watch a Blazer game with @Orion Bailey. Very fun, cool dude!
     
    SlyPokerDog, Apr 1, 2017
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    Great to see ET finally looking like he did pre=injury.
     
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    Knicks went to Finals in 99 at 8 seed actually. As for MM- if the team as constructed now isn't good enough to win half their games, the 14 pick isn't gonna get them to a championship. So no, if this team had tanked, we'd have serious problems. These guys want to win and get the best seed possible. Warriors were 6th seed the year before they won the title.
     
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  16. KingSpeed

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    How'd it work out? Stay tuned. We will be facing the Warriors in the playoffs again this season. Let's see how much better they play this time around. Playoff experience is everything. No teams go from lotto to championship in one year.
     
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  17. KingSpeed

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    6 game win streak. 9 of our last 10.
     
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    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    Absolutely one of the very coolest Blazer fans around!
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    You rang FAMS?
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    I definitely agree. @Chris Craig and I got to see the Houston game in Orien's seats. It was a great night. Good person.
     
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