So, is this a real change for the better in the team, or just the annual spring fake out? Last year, the 13 game win streak was an illusion. Are we seeing it again, or are they actually proving to be more than just first round fodder? I lean towards the latter, want it to be the latter, but I have also seem to have seen this movie before.
This is a legit question, I dont think we’ll know til the playoffs. Even if they lose in the 1st round I hope it feels more competitive...
I think it's for real...we can win a game without Dame or CJ carrying the team...big improvement...Chief has improved, Layman is a big upgrade from Pat C and Kanter gives us a post presence off the bench that will keep the defense from bottling up the guards..Hood and Curry should feast when they have to pay attention to Kanter...Layman will feast no matter who he plays with
Spring break fake. I like it. I mean I hate that it's a thing, but I like the name. And yes, that's what I think this is.
A lot depends on how much nurk and kater score inside. Portland will need good play from supporting cast to win in playoffs. That also means dame and cj need to give them a chance.
Last year was last year...we may not have the big winning streak, but we are a deeper better team this year, with experience. I'm telling ya, Dame wasn't as focused going into the playoffs since the kid was born. You could see in his play. That's not a legit excuse at all I just think with the versatility and depth we got we can make it out of the first round, then anything can happen.
I think Kanter is the difference. A real impact player. Needed a big who could put the ball on the floor and rebound. Hood will contribute, or at the very least take minutes away from guys that fuck up. I think we made the necessary adjustments to get out of the first round.
Deeper roster should be good for at least one or two PO wins. But same coach puts us in the same disadvantage.
Waiting for more data, but so far, it doesn't look good. Our bench has been outscored each of the last 3 games (with Kanter). Until I see that trend change, I'll be more cautious than optimistic. HOWEVER, Kanter and Hood still don't know the system very well, and there's still time for them to adjust.
If we play a team that loses their top 2 players, and they aren't GSW, we will get out of the 1st round.
