Game Thread PLAYOFFS: ROUND 1, GAME 1: BLAZERS @ WARRIORS - 4/16/17, SUNDAY, 12:30 PM (PDT), ABC

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Predict the outcome of this series

Poll closed Apr 16, 2017.

  1. Warriors in 4

    6 vote(s)
    8.5%

  2. Warriors in 5

    18 vote(s)
    25.4%

  3. Warriors in 6

    7 vote(s)
    9.9%

  4. Warriors in 7

    2 vote(s)
    2.8%

  5. Blazers in 4

    3 vote(s)
    4.2%

  6. Blazers in 5

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  7. Blazers in 6

    26 vote(s)
    36.6%

  8. Blazers in 7

    9 vote(s)
    12.7%
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  1. BlazerCaravan

    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    Jokic is only okay defensively... AD is a classic power forward more than a center.
     
    BlazerCaravan, Apr 16, 2017
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    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    Jokic brings nothing defensively and Davis is a power forward.
     
    Scalma, Apr 16, 2017
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    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    Beat me to it.
     
    Scalma, Apr 16, 2017
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    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    And it's funny how literally all these guys (save maybe cousins but his issues are all mental) are the MVPs of their respective teams.
     
    Scalma, Apr 16, 2017
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    If Jokic is okay defensively then so is Meyers.
     
    PDXFonz, Apr 16, 2017
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Can't say I disagree. I might throw Whiteside in there too, he's definitely a difference maker on both ends.
     
    PDXFonz, Apr 16, 2017
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    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    Sure, but I also included playmaking ability.
     
    Scalma, Apr 16, 2017
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Dr Jeckyll

    And Mr KingSpeed
     
    PDXFonz, Apr 16, 2017
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    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    I didn't want to commit to saying Jokic sucks on defense, but... :D
     
    BlazerCaravan, Apr 16, 2017
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    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    Hot take for the HCPs of the forum, but... Nurkic is the MVP of the Blazers, given how huge his effect on the players around him, including Dame and CJ, was in March. Dame is the face of the franchise, and the guy who can drop 50; CJ is the smooth operator who can get his shot off anywhere on the court. But neither of them can do that every night... without Nurk. With Nurk, these guys can do their jobs better. With Nurk, Harkless and Vonleh actually thrive. Nurk is the hub of the wheel. It's very obvious after 20 games that he's the missing puzzle piece.
     
    BlazerCaravan, Apr 16, 2017
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Man I love Terry
     
    PDXFonz, Apr 16, 2017
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  12. Jade Falcon

    Jade Falcon Just to piss you off.

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    I don't. At all.

    "It takes 4 quarters to beat a great team."

    It also takes a great coach. Which you're NOT.
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Drummond, Gobert, Horford, P Gasol, Jordan, Valanciunas, B Lopez, Adams

    Before you bring up their flaws, remember Nurkic barely shot over 50%.

    I love the guy, but he has flaws because he doesn't have post moves.....YET.
     
    Mediocre Man, Apr 16, 2017
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    [​IMG]
     
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    I thought of replying to the post, but you summed it up better.
     
    Scalma, Apr 16, 2017
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    Ok he is good but you went too far. The problem is not only that he is out, but we dont even have one decent replacement. He is not even coming close to what these players mean for their teams. These guys are changing the NBA not just cause adjustments to the opponent. Not even his girlfriend would say that.

    The fact that you say we cannot win without him has mostly to do with us being full of mediocre players and not having even a single player that can play C in the NBA. Gobert went down and they played Favors at the C and he was really good.
     
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    Still pissed i missed the entire game due because I was working. FU NBA gods, that is why we lost because I had to work during the game.
     
    Rhal, Apr 17, 2017
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    Dougnsalem not barf

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    You better be off on Wednesday then....
     
    Dougnsalem, Apr 17, 2017
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    Jade Falcon Just to piss you off.

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    What if I beat off on Wednesday? Will that suffice?
     
    Jade Falcon, Apr 17, 2017
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    Dougnsalem not barf

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    Uhh.... Yeah, I got nothing to reply on that one. No comeback at all.... Lol
     
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