Game Thread GAME# 77: HEAT @ BLAZERS - APRIL 2, 2016 - SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PDT), CSNNW

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Apr 1, 2016.

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Do you believe the Blazers will overtake the Grizzlies for the 5th seed?

Poll closed Apr 2, 2016.

  1. Yes

    29 vote(s)
    90.6%

  2. No

    3 vote(s)
    9.4%
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    In a normal year, $20 Million for all 3. This summer with the cap going through the roof and almost every team with a lot of cap room? $25-30M.
     
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    So fun watching Hatkless out there. Even if he bricks 5 three that Meyers would swish he is literally better at everything else on the court and fun as hell to watch. He's younger too.

    I'm rooting for Meyers as a person and feel bad for him but damn he's painful to watch.

    Let's vote Meyers off the island!
     
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    Cippy91 Habitual Line Stepper

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    Oh look, tunchi isn't around because Portland is winning. Always disappears when the negative outlook of his doesn't go his way.
     
    Cippy91, Apr 2, 2016
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Whiteside pretty much has the worst assist to pass % ratio in the league. Next to Enes Kanter.
     
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    I think it will shake out like:

    Hendo: 2/22(PO 3rd year)
    Crabbe: 4/48
    Hark: 2/15(PO 3rd year)
     
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    Al-Farouq Aminu now has 115 3-pointers this season. He entered this year with 109 career 3-pointers in five seasons.
     
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    Gerald Henderson has scored in double figures off the bench for the 30th time this season, second-most on the team (Crabbe, 32).
     
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    I don't even care that hark misses threes because he could easily develop a shot in the offseason. He hustles and grabs boards, he goes straight up with the ball, doesn't hesitate. He has that baseline drive. Good defender. Meyers is like a poor mans Kevin love. Literally just sits outside on the three point line. Pretty weak rebound wise. Hesitates. No post game. Sure, he's played solid defense on a couple bigs this season but that's it. He's got a shot, can succeed in the pick and pop but we really don't need him as shown.
     
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    Yeah it's funny how Meyers being out has really been an overall positive. Harkless playing better and I think Vonleh is playing better in that role as well. Maybe at some point you'll miss his shooting, but it certainly hasn't happened yet.
     
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    Your only problem with him is his passing though? That can easily be worked on. He hasn't been in the NBA that long but he obviously has potential to be more of an offensive threat. He already has the defensive side locked down
     
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    I will admit...I'm a little worried going up against Memphis without Meyers. He absolutely SHUT DOWN Gasol last time they played. I mean closed the door and threw the key away.

    That was just good Defense by Meyers, strait up.
     
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    Some guys more than others. Dame CJ Crabbe have the personality, drive, maturity to where I have zero concern of it. Whiteside may have some ZBo/Miles in him.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Man Amare used to be the most dominant roll player in the league. 10 years ago Mason wouldn't have even been close to him.
     
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    It HW's career was anywhere nearly as productive as ZBo's, you sign him immediately.
     
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    Dame with 18 and shooting 50%. What a shit game. Where is Tunchi at?
     
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    This is awesome!
     
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    That how you come out from locker room in 3rd quarter so far great job by the blazers.
     
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    This is what we needed to do. #tcb keep the foot down
     
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    To be honest, I thought he retired. I never hear about him anymore. But yeah, he's old. And you're right: 10 years ago, Plums wouldn't have stood a chance.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    My problem is that the Blazers filled their roster with a bunch of unselfish players and Whiteside is probably the most selfish player in the league.
     
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