Blazer Make the Playoffs!!!!!

[KeepOnRollin]

We can still tank!

Could be the difference between the 15th pick and the 18th

Some of that will depend on the teams in the East actually cooperating but yes. We can't improve or hurt our position now so there is still time to Tank if we want.

Team might want to hit .500 for morale reasons though...

 

[KeepOnRollin]

50 and triple double and game winner hands Westbrook the MVP

Most likely. If voters were on the fence then this image probably sealed it for him.

I think until today it was going to Harden.

 

[kingslayer]

Have any of our players commented on twitter yet?

http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/blazer-make-the-playoffs.311704/page-2#post-4135262

 

[Natebishop3]

Most likely. If voters were on the fence then this image probably sealed it for him.

I think until today it was going to Harden.

I'm so conflicted.... but I think I'd rather it go to WB anyway.

I hate Harden. I hate the Rockets. I hate Rocket fans.

Fuck em.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

lol you know what the sweetest part of this all was?

We got Nurk, a mid first round pick, and Denver's playoff spot... for Mason Plumlee

 

[illmatic99]

"Kenny Mauer is happy."



God, what a killjoy. Scott Hastings is the absolute worst

 

[KingSpeed]

Not me. Everyone will expect us to get swept and lose by 20 points per game. We may not win the series, but the expectations will be so low, we shouldn't have any problem exceeding them. Even if we get swept, there will be learning and teaching moments for Stotts and the players.

I know Stotts gets bashed a lot around here, but I was very impressed how quickly he integrated Nurkic into the line up and immediately began taking advantage of his strengths. I've also been impressed that the team hasn't completely gone to shit with Nurk out. We just beat two teams with dominant low post centers, and last night was the best defensive game of the season, and they did it without Nurk. Creidt to the players, but also credit to Terry for pulling that off.

Playing against the best forces you to elevate your game. Even if they don't win the series, the Blazers will see what it takes to beat the best. Nurk wanted the playoffs. Now we got them. Hopefully he can come back and play before the end of the series. If not, I'm sure he's still happier to be on the team that made the playoffs than the team that didn't.

BNM

Last year was the learning and teaching experience. This year, we take the Warriors down. We're a better team this year. Warriors are worse.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[PDXFonz]

Not me. Everyone will expect us to get swept and lose by 20 points per game. We may not win the series, but the expectations will be so low, we shouldn't have any problem exceeding them. Even if we get swept, there will be learning and teaching moments for Stotts and the players.

I know Stotts gets bashed a lot around here, but I was very impressed how quickly he integrated Nurkic into the line up and immediately began taking advantage of his strengths. I've also been impressed that the team hasn't completely gone to shit with Nurk out. We just beat two teams with dominant low post centers, and last night was the best defensive game of the season, and they did it without Nurk. Creidt to the players, but also credit to Terry for pulling that off.

Playing against the best forces you to elevate your game. Even if they don't win the series, the Blazers will see what it takes to beat the best. Nurk wanted the playoffs. Now we got them. Hopefully he can come back and play before the end of the series. If not, I'm sure he's still happier to be on the team that made the playoffs than the team that didn't.

BNM

One might go as far as to say Nurk will have "Happier Summer"

 

[RipCityDSCPL]

Man I love RWB! Now let's get Nurkic back and give Warriors a run for their money!

Gave you a like for the bold. Fuck Westbrook.

 

[Scalma]

"Kenny Mauer is happy."



God, what a killjoy. Scott Hastings is the absolute worst

He works for the nuggets what do you expect in that situation lol

 

[Scalma]

I refuse to thank him for anything. As I've said in other threads, if we couldn't clinch the spot on our own by winning, then I didn't want it.

K

 

[Natebishop3]

I will say this about RW, the dude stayed in OKC. He could have easily left for LA or someplace big. He signed an extension and didn't put them through all the KD bullshit. I respect him for that.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I will say this about RW, the dude stayed in OKC. He could have easily left for LA or someplace big. He signed an extension and didn't put them through all the KD bullshit. I respect him for that.

1 year extension for an additional $40M. Not really all that admirable.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[Natebishop3]

1 year extension for an additional $40M. Not really all that admirable.

Ah, well nevermind then.

 

[Cippy91]

I mean I'm glad we made it, but this warriors team is a shitstorm to deal with. AC was in a boot. Ed Davis? Nurkic status? I guess not making playoffs wouldn't of changed the pick we get that much but when we are getting steam rolled by the warriors this whole thread will change from positive to a whole other type of negative

 

[Gronk Brady]

I mean I'm glad we made it, but this warriors team is a shitstorm to deal with. AC was in a boot. Ed Davis? Nurkic status? I guess not making playoffs wouldn't of changed the pick we get that much but when we are getting steam rolled by the warriors this whole thread will change from positive to a whole other type of negative

Nothing negative will come out of making the playoffs... Blazers found their Center of the future, have the youngest roster in NBA, will have playoff experience against best team in NBA for 2 straight years, and have three 1st rd picks in a deep draft... we have a real bright future. If Nurk comes back, I honestly think we have the fire power to beat Warriors... not saying it's gonna happen, but think it's possible

 

[Cippy91]

Nothing negative will come out of making the playoffs... Blazers found their Center of the future, have the youngest roster in NBA, will have playoff experience against best team in NBA for 2 straight years, and have three 1st rd picks in a deep draft... we have a real bright future. If Nurk comes back, I honestly think we have the fire power to beat Warriors... not saying it's gonna happen, but think it's possible

I'm all for making the playoffs and experience I'm just saying, the threads will get wild when the warriors start dismantling us. Don't want it to happen just being realistic

 

[PDXFonz]

I mean I'm glad we made it, but this warriors team is a shitstorm to deal with. AC was in a boot. Ed Davis? Nurkic status? I guess not making playoffs wouldn't of changed the pick we get that much but when we are getting steam rolled by the warriors this whole thread will change from positive to a whole other type of negative

I mean we played them as well as anyone not named Cleveland last playoffs. We upgraded our center position, and they downgraded theirs. We have a massive advantage if Nurkic is out there, and we have players who match up well with their players. You can go ahead and think that we only have the 1% chance to beat them that the #THEY are giving us. I'll be over here hoping that our players are playing their best games, cause I know we can win this series if that happens.

 

[PDXFonz]

I'm all for making the playoffs and experience I'm just saying, the threads will get wild when the warriors start dismantling us. Don't want it to happen just being realistic

Wow overreaction in game threads? That will be something new!

MFers were calling the season over when we were down to Minnesota (before we came back and won).

#NOTPHASED

#THEY

#HATERSGONNAHATE

 

[Boob-No-More]

when we are getting steam rolled by the warriors this whole thread will change from positive to a whole other type of negative

BFD. It will be the usual suspects with their same tired takes. Like the dumb ass that started a Lillard bashing thread when he put up 22/9/8 in a win over MIN. Those people are never happy. They bitch when we lose and complain about how much the teams sucks and then they bitch when we win because we won't get a lottery pick. Fuck them. To anyone who wants to be in the lottery, buy a fucking Powerball ticket.

BNM

 

[Cippy91]

BFD. It will be the usual suspects with their same tired takes. Like the dumb ass that started a Lillard bashing thread when he put up 22/9/8 in a win over MIN. Those people are never happy. They bitch when we lose and complain about how much the teams sucks and then they bitch when we win because we won't get a lottery pick. Fuck them. To anyone who wants to be in the lottery, buy a fucking Powerball ticket.

BNM

I'm all for that attitude, I just think people need to be realistic. Yeah I'm ready to watch this series to and I hope we do well but if we don't, oh well. I'm sure if we do well, lillard will be a god among threads and we are winning the title. If we do bad it will be "lillard is not a leader" blah blah and "we should of went to the lottery". There is no in between with blazer fans. Most of them at least

 

[Scalma]

BFD. It will be the usual suspects with their same tired takes. Like the dumb ass that started a Lillard bashing thread when he put up 22/9/8 in a win over MIN. Those people are never happy. They bitch when we lose and complain about how much the teams sucks and then they bitch when we win because we won't get a lottery pick. Fuck them. To anyone who wants to be in the lottery, buy a fucking Powerball ticket.

BNM

I sense some pent up anger here, and I love it. I agree. So sick of hearing some people bitch about literally anything.

This series against the Warriors is just icing on the cake. They could get blown out all four games and I'd still be happy with the direction of the team.

But to pretty much start bitching before the series even begins? Ya got problems.

 

[PDXFonz]

I'm all for that attitude, I just think people need to be realistic. Yeah I'm ready to watch this series to and I hope we do well but if we don't, oh well. I'm sure if we do well, lillard will be a god among threads and we are winning the title. If we do bad it will be "lillard is not a leader" blah blah and "we should of went to the lottery". There is no in between with blazer fans. Most of them at least

Claiming we are going to get steam rolled before the series starts is being realistic?

 

[Strenuus]

Last year was the learning and teaching experience. This year, we take the Warriors down. We're a better team this year. Warriors are worse.

They didn't have Durant last year.

They have him this year.

An mvp player makes them worse?

 

[Natebishop3]

I love that we turned our season around...... but I personally would rather have a lotto pick than a beatdown by the Warriors. But I don't actually like basketball....... just trades, drafts and free agency.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

I mean I'm glad we made it, but this warriors team is a shitstorm to deal with. AC was in a boot. Ed Davis? Nurkic status? I guess not making playoffs wouldn't of changed the pick we get that much but when we are getting steam rolled by the warriors this whole thread will change from positive to a whole other type of negative

Fucking refs

 

[rasheedfan2005]

I'm all for that attitude, I just think people need to be realistic. Yeah I'm ready to watch this series to and I hope we do well but if we don't, oh well. I'm sure if we do well, lillard will be a god among threads and we are winning the title. If we do bad it will be "lillard is not a leader" blah blah and "we should of went to the lottery". There is no in between with blazer fans. Most of them at least

Im one of the few rational fans. I just sold my truck for finals tickets and a plane ride to portland.

 

[Cippy91]

Claiming we are going to get steam rolled before the series starts is being realistic?

That's just my own opinion. They are insane with KD and a very very good home team. I hope I'm wrong