Game Thread SEEDING GAME# 1: GRIZZLIES VS BLAZERS - JULY 31, 2020 - FRIDAY, 1:00 PM, NBCSNW & NBATV

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Which was the more favorable schedule for the Blazers to make the Playoffs?

Poll closed Aug 4, 2020.

  1. The original 2019-20 schedule

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    85.7%

  2. This new Restart 8-game schedule

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    14.3%
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  1. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Worried about Dame. He usually shows a lot of rust after longer breaks. And he hasn't really played in like 5 months.
     
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Also, bubble prediction: CJ will dominate.

    He's used to this kind of pickup/no fans setup with all the time he spends training in similar environments over the summers. Think he really thrives here.
     
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    This is probably the most important game of the 8 in that if we lose it's basically all over. So... Go Blazers! No pressure!
     
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    LETS GOOOOOOO! We have playoff basketball with a healthy squad, can’t wait!!
     
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    why do I have no confidence in the blazers? dame injury for starters
     
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    I'm very happy to see them all embrace the same mindset. They understand the importance of it and aren't being coy to manage expectations if they lose.
     
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    No reason to really have much confidence after they way they have defended and shot the ball this year.
     
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    I'm so fucking nervous guys
     
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    Blazers are going to destroy
     
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    CJ's instagram this morning had he and Dame chilling in kiddie pools of ice, and Dame did not look concerned. We good.
     
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    Ive watched Dame closely all three games even when he didnt play. I dont know how its possible, but he seems even more ready and confident and looks like he not only knows he knows he can turn it on and off, but he can now gauge the pressure of how much or little is needed.

    He is sooooos ready.
     
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    If they can slow down Memphis I thank that my main goal beating Memphis.
     
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    I caught up a little on my board reading right before I posted, so I knew that, although posters disagreed a little.

    Good find. And Ariza has played for 9 teams.

    I'm sitting in a kiddie pool right now with all my little message board friends!
     
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    I think the current 8 game schedule is easier because we can get in as a 9th seed, plus Nurk+Collins are more healthy. I think some of our opponents now won't try the last few games as HCA basically doesn't matter.

    I'm excited to finally see a meaningful game. I wouldn't call this a must win... but a loss makes getting the 8th seed nearly impossible. This may be the most important of the 8 games.

    With the rollercoaster of being a Blazers fan the last decade Im guarded to get hopes too high.

    Go Zers!
     
    SharpesTriumph, Jul 31, 2020
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    A loss is not the end of the world but a win puts them in the drivers seat majorly for at least a play in.
     
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    I really want to see our team win this game but by no means will a loss put us out of contention for the playoffs. We still be ahead of NOLA by percentage points for the ninth spot. Memphis has a really tough schedule and so does Sac. I think we could definitely come back from a loss today but I don't think we'll have to.
     
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    If I would have been more concise maybe my post wouldn't have looked so redundant.
     
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    Thank god this game is in an hour. I don’t think my nerves could make until this evening!
     
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    As a scientist I can tell you nerves disappear once the sativa kicks in.
     
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