Game Thread PLAYOFFS: ROUND 2, GAME 5: BLAZERS @ NUGGETS - MAY 7, 2019 - TUESDAY, 7:30 PM, TNT

Collins is such a Warrior. He literally turned enforcer when Jockitch went after Meyers. Collins is like Captain America before he got juiced. Skinny kid who does not back down. When Nurk gets healthy, our front court is going to bring the nasty.

 

We need to play him more. Dude's been our best big man the past couple of games. Give the kid a chance.

 

I'd say the odds would definitely be stacked against them.

I don't think any team has ever overcome such a deficit in the playoffs.

 

This playoff run is great...it's been quality competition. A 7 game series just means another possible Blazer win ….we win 10 more we get the prize! Collins is getting what nobody can teach...playoff experience..he needs it and as a sophomore he's seen it twice now.

 

People seem to be satisfied with just getting to the second round.... but we have been to the second round 3 times in the last 6 years. It's not that huge of an accomplishment for us.

 

It sure is a lot more fun than what the last two years were though....

 

We are the veteran team that has to win since our franchise player is in his prime and we are getting shown up by a team in the lottery last year with a lukewarm fan base.

 

I am one who is not satisfied with what I've seen this series.

I called this game a sure loss in the first 3 minutes. You could see it and feel it.

I have to believe we're going to win in Portland though. There is no alternative.

 

The problem is, getting by OKC will probably be enough to keep the gang together for next season..... and it's just going to be the same result. Nothing significant has changed in years.

 

I'm hoping we can shed Aminu, maybe Harkless, and in my wildest wet dream, Turner, and keep the dynamic trio.

 

I disagree...OUR FANBASE HAS BLOWN THEIRS OUT!!!!!! We've shown them allright! And dude.....2-3 isn't really "getting shown up" either

 

Umm, I kinda read it like El Pres was saying Denver has the lukewarm fanbase. Not us....

You are correct though- we ARE still in this, and CAN win it!

 

Fuck Game 4. We should be in position to take this curb stomping and still close out in Game 6.

 

Oh shit, really?!?!?!

 

Sadly, this game was so predictable, I didn't stay up till 3:30 in the morning for the start time. First Blazer game I've missed in years.

Bet the money from the Scott Foster game that I didn't want to win on this game figuring it was easy money. Didn't know it would be that easy. Winning bets has never felt so empty.

 

This is so similar to Spurs series for the Nuggets. One big comeback, one blowout victory, 3-2 after 5 games. Hell, even game 4 was similar with Denver going on a run in second and third quarter to grab that win.

Spurs won game 6 without any trouble so I am hoping for the same. Hopefully we do better in 7.

 

Are you serious? We've gone from back to back first round sweeps to just 2 wins from the WCF. If that isn't significant, what is? WCF? And if we lose WCF, is it same old same old, just like 2000? Never MIND the fact that we've been playing these playoffs without Nurkic. As far as getting out of the first round, the 2014 team was a completely different team and the 2016 team won against a depleted Clippers team. This team has shown MASSIVE growth this season. Another series winning a shot, a gutty quadruple overtime win, as I said, TWO WINS from the fucking WCF. This is the first Blazers team that has won 6 playoff games since 2000. And before 1999, we lost in the first round 6 straight times. This is enjoyable. We are improving. I don't think we need to make wholesale changes to get better. It's happening internally and with smart pickups during the season by Olshey. Some people....

 

Actually Jet did wish death upon certain players and coaches. That's when he crossed a line there was no coming back from.

 

Your vision is lacking.

 

I will. Just read the thread. You aRe over the top man....