Game Thread PLAYOFFS: ROUND 1, GAME 1: THUNDER @ BLAZERS - APRIL 14, 2019, SUNDAY, 12:30 PM, ABC

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Apr 13, 2019.

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Predict the winner of this series

Poll closed Apr 14, 2019.

  1. Blazers in 4

    3 vote(s)
    4.5%

  2. Blazers in 5

    8 vote(s)
    11.9%

  3. Blazers in 6

    29 vote(s)
    43.3%

  4. Blazers in 7

    18 vote(s)
    26.9%

  5. Thunder in 4

    2 vote(s)
    3.0%

  6. Thunder in 5

    3 vote(s)
    4.5%

  7. Thunder in 6

    4 vote(s)
    6.0%

  8. Thunder in 7

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. Scalma

    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    If we get swept again I think Stotts will be fired. The Nurk injury isn’t going to save him in that scenario. Nor should it. He’s lucky he didn’t get fired last year.

    That being said, I think there’s more pressure on OKC. Portland is the underdog. I’m not actually *expecting* them to beat a team that swept them when they were at full health.
     
    Scalma, Apr 14, 2019
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    The NBA is FanTastic! Love playoff round ball...watch all 4 games yesterday and noticed its wasn't the slow it down, half court game, playoff basketball usually is and thats good with me. Im sure Embed would have liked it to be. I for one believe that we run, it opens things up for guys like Mo, AFA, & shooters off the bench.
    Our dark horse's for the game will be Hood & Collins.
     
    Hoopguru, Apr 14, 2019
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    Blazers have lost Nurkic but are SO MUCH deeper than last year. At some point, some Playoff success is expected.
     
    TBpup, Apr 14, 2019
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    Kind of think the starters can match on the offensive end.
    The bench needs to show and hit some shots. IMO Curry and Collins are key to winning this series.
    If Turner can keep the ball on the court and in the Blazers hands he could be a huge help also. Would be nice to see him hit a few of those turnaround jumpers.
     
    kjironman1, Apr 14, 2019
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    Very nice game thread @Darkwebs
    Enjoy the game everyone.
     
    kjironman1, Apr 14, 2019
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    About to head to the store to pick up some beer and food for the game. What is everyone going to be enjoying this afternoon?
     
    Shaboid, Apr 14, 2019
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    Blazer victory!
     
    TorturedBlazerFan, Apr 14, 2019
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    Served cold!
     
    Shaboid, Apr 14, 2019
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    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    Confession..
    All week I've felt OKC is gonna win the series but..I don't feel that way as I wake up today!
    Game#1 winner takes the series, and Damian goes off!
    Blazers- 117
    Okies- 99.
     
    Wade Garrett, Apr 14, 2019
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  10. Wade Garrett

    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    I quit drinking 7 months ago..been to many concerts and events since but today may be my toughest test!
    Gotta get to Nectar to get my game day started!
     
    Wade Garrett, Apr 14, 2019
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    I have only had a couple alcoholic beverages in the last 8 years. It can be done! Hope you have an awesome game day.
     
    TorturedBlazerFan, Apr 14, 2019
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    21 months without a drop and never lookin' back my friend...sobriety is awesome. Hang in there!
     
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    That was me. As a Blazer fan since the birth of the franchise, I am already in hell...anywhere you mere mortals imprison me can't be worse.
     
    oldmangrouch, Apr 14, 2019
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    Mad respect for stepping up and admitting.

    Now gtfu out!!!!!!


    Hahaha
     
    Orion Bailey, Apr 14, 2019
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    If we don't it's time to break up the team.
     
    BigGameDamian, Apr 14, 2019
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    Seriously (sort of), I have so little hope for this series, instead of watching the game I will be at Harvey's Comedy club, knocking back a few drinks while hooting and hollering for pro wrasslin'!
     
    oldmangrouch, Apr 14, 2019
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    Don't come in here complaining how you missed the best game of the year coming back from double digits to throttle them by 30.

    And pound one for me. Lol
     
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    Man if we win Game 1, that feeling would be better than Sex
     
    Labinot41, Apr 14, 2019
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    About to head back from the coast to catch the MAX to catch the Blazers demoralize OKC. We're about to change the course of that franchise! Go Blazers!
     
    Propagandist, Apr 14, 2019
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    If you believe my wife, my watching the game will just jinx them. According to her, this is my way of helping the team win!
     
    oldmangrouch, Apr 14, 2019
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