Game Thread WESTERN FINALS, GAME 2: BLAZERS @ WARRIORS - 5/16/19, THURSDAY, 6PM, ESPN

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, May 14, 2019.

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If there was only one thing you can change, what would it be?

Poll closed May 21, 2019.

  1. Change the starting line-up

    3 vote(s)
    5.1%

  2. Change the rotation (e.g., increase/decrease minutes for certain players, add/subtract players)

    4 vote(s)
    6.8%

  3. Change the defensive schemes (e.g., against the pick-and-roll, defensive assignments, etc.)

    44 vote(s)
    74.6%

  4. Change the offensive schemes

    2 vote(s)
    3.4%

  5. Other

    1 vote(s)
    1.7%

  6. Nothing. We'll be fine

    1 vote(s)
    1.7%

  7. I have no idea

    4 vote(s)
    6.8%
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  1. TorturedBlazerFan

    TorturedBlazerFan Well-Known Member

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    Thats probably the series, guess it was a fun run. Least they showed up for 3 out of 4 quarters instead of 0 out of 4.
     
    TorturedBlazerFan, May 16, 2019
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  2. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Steph isn’t seeing even remotely the same level of defense.
     
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  3. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    YUP. But we never run this scheme during the regular season so we dont have experience with it. Why? Because Terry fucking Stotts. He made the right (but obvious) adjustments, but hadnt prepped his team enough during the regular season, so they were unsure of backside rotations. Maybe now some dudes in here see what I've been talking about for fucking ages. Goddamn I'm so pissed right now.
     
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  4. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    It’s iso hero ball and I fucking hate it. You guys don’t play iso hero ball.
     
    Natebishop3, May 16, 2019
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    worse is you can just see it coming...you know he absolutely won't pass, no matter how open a teammate is. He gets major hooplock
     
    wizenheimer, May 16, 2019
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  6. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    I'd have to restrain from... everything.
     
    BonesJones, May 16, 2019
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    And still these posts exist here...
     
    LuckyShot, May 16, 2019
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    James lamphear Well-Known Member

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    Leonard play decent in the 2nd half but overall our bigs didn't play good. Zach and Kanter you have to be better.
     
    James lamphear, May 16, 2019
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    I still believe... we win game 3 and 4 and tied this series.
     
    DDolla, May 16, 2019
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    So much this! Right adjustments but there are going to be massive flaws incorporating it for the first time....in the Playoffs....against the 2-time defending champs. It's what the season is for. But after double-digit seasons, Stotts still doesn't get that.
     
    TBpup, May 16, 2019
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  11. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    The dude doesnt understand what he's seeing, dont blame him.
     
    BonesJones, May 16, 2019
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    I was hoping they wouldn't. Seth was flaming.
     
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    CJ :(

    We don’t play with swagger. First must come confidence, then with swagger.

    GS plays with swagger and that’s why they won.

    We went too long with Leonard. Collins or Kanter should have been in there for the final four minutes (when we were up 8!).

    And stop setting screens up high! Way too predictable and the trap takes Dame out of it. Adjustment must be made on offense.

    First one was embarrassing- this one disappointing.
     
    BoomChakaLaka, May 16, 2019
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    If we can't do it and after tonight, we can't. I am hoping the Bucks can take them down.

    The jury is out on how to guard Dame.

    WTF was wrong with "Walking Foul Collins' tonight?
     
    RonBrewer, May 16, 2019
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    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    It doesn't matter which team they are a fan of, NO PERSONAL INSULTS!
     
    SlyPokerDog, May 16, 2019
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    God this place is the worst sometimes.
     
    calvin natt, May 16, 2019
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  17. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    GS got lucky
     
    Chris Craig, May 16, 2019
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    Jade Falcon Just to piss you off.

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    We weren't going to win this series against GS anyways. They are a vastly superior team in every way. That's why they're #1.

    It just hurts that we get all the way to the WCFs just to meet a generational team. If this was any other WC team, it wouldn't be so bad. But instead, it's a team that will define the league for the next decade or more.

    It fucking sucks. I'd be open to forming a super team just to beat those goddamn snowflakes in Oakland.
     
    Jade Falcon, May 16, 2019
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  19. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    It’s insane the level of defense he has seen for two series in a row.
     
    Natebishop3, May 16, 2019
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    Play Layman in Portland
     
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