Blazers, HOTTEST team in the NBA

[KingSpeed]

Longest winning streak in league at 5, tied with Memphis and we are the only team in the NBA that has WON 9 of its last 10. Also, we have the best division record in the league at 13-3. I think the division title is a realistic goal next season.

 

[B-Roy]

Longest winning streak in league at 5, tied with Memphis and we are the only team in the NBA that has lost 9 of its last 10. Also, we have the best division record in the league at 13-3. I think the division title is a realistic goal next season.

That doesn't sound hot. That sounds cold....ICE coooooooooooold.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

I think Nic Batum makes a major jump next season. In the same manner LA jumped this year. You add that to incremental improvement of Damian Lillard, LaMarcus Aldridge, Robin Lopez, and several key reserves CJ, Will just being a couple. I think they are quite a bit better. I also think their mid level exception will bring back something positive which will really help them. CJ could be trade bait to upgrade the roster.

 

[KingSpeed]

That doesn't sound hot. That sounds cold....ICE coooooooooooold.

Haa changed it. You know what I mean. We won 9 of 10.

 

[KingSpeed]

I think Nic Batum makes a major jump next season. In the same manner LA jumped this year. You add that to incremental improvement of Damian Lillard, LaMarcus Aldridge, Robin Lopez, and several key reserves CJ, Will just being a couple. I think they are quite a bit better. I also think their mid level exception will bring back something positive which will really help them. CJ could be trade bait to upgrade the roster.

The future is bright. The national media will consider us a contender going into next season. Especially if we beat Houston.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

The future is bright. The national media will consider us a contender going into next season. Especially if we beat Houston.

I know I said two victories the other day and I do think Houston is the stronger, more physica,l better defensive team. But It wouldn't surprise me if this team with all their chemistry plays with a chip on their shoulder and takes this series.

 

[maxiep]

It's been kind of a sneaky win streak. We haven't played great, but we've eeked out wins.

Let's hope we can carry this momentum into the playoffs.

 

[Natebishop3]

What I really liked about this last win is that it got some of our young guys some burn and hopefully built some confidence for Barton, CJ, and TRob.

More importantly, it also got Joel back on the floor to shake off some rust.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Longest winning streak in league at 5, tied with Memphis and we are the only team in the NBA that has WON 9 of its last 10.

I really wish this meant something. Recall, we were also the hottest team at the end of 2009, with a 6 game winning streak, having won 9 of 10.

 

[Natebishop3]

I really wish this meant something. Recall, we were also the hottest team at the end of 2009, with a 6 game winning streak, having won 9 of 10.

That Houston team was actually much more imposing in my mind. Yao was a fucking headache. We didn't have anyone that could remotely defend him. Also, they had some amazing perimeter defenders in Artest and Battier. That team was physically imposing, and we were soft. They pushed us around. I don't think that's going to be the problem this time.

Also, we didn't have much playoff experience in the series, and though we have a lot of young guys on this team, we have LA, Nic, Wes, Mo, and Wright. LA and Nic have three playoff series under their belt now. That makes a huge difference. Mo has been as far as the ECF I think. Wright has a ring from his stint with the Heat. We have guys that are going to prepare the young fellas and stress the importance of bringing the 100% effort every night.

 

[KingSpeed]

6 game winning streak and 10-1 since Aldridge came back. Peaking at the right time!!

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

oh god. someone start burning some sage.

 

[KingSpeed]

7 game win streak. 11-1 since Aldridge came back.

 

[maxiep]

Unreal. Just unreal.

 

[KingSpeed]

Unreal. Just unreal.

Peaking at the right time, right?

 

[ripcityboy]

I don't know about the draft but FA will be huge. There are quite a few free agents. Oshay will probably go after some more bargains.
Another rebounder, a better replacement for Batum, a backup center..... I don't see us with a ton of options on the trade front, maybe CJ and cough cough, Leonard.

 

[shamelessblazer]

I don't know about the draft but FA will be huge. There are quite a few free agents. Oshay will probably go after some more bargains.
Another rebounder, a better replacement for Batum, a backup center..... I don't see us with a ton of options on the trade front, maybe CJ and cough cough, Leonard.

Greivis Vasquez, Channing Frye, Vince Carter

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I think we should get Channing back, just so he and Robin do a geek comic book podcast together and tool around downtown on a two-seater fixie.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Damian Lillard playoffs record: 2-0

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Damian Lillard playoffs record: 2-0

Lillard ain't got time to bleed.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Lillard ain't got time to bleed.

We got something special there, and we haven't even seen it yet. He's gonna go off in one of these games historically.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

We got something special there, and we haven't even seen it yet. He's gonna go off in one of these games historically.

I'd say his debut was pretty special, but yeah I agree... sometime in this playoff run or a future one, he's going to go HAM like none other.

 

[ripcityboy]

Lillard will eventually be a consistent clutch performer, I think he is just finding his way. Guy has had a couple of whip flash years.

 

[Eastoff]

tool around downtown on a two-seater fixie.

OH GOD! That sounds like the second worst invention known to man, right behind the "At home castration kit"

 

[Eastoff]

Lillard will eventually be a consistent clutch performer, I think he is just finding his way. Guy has had a couple of whip flash years.

Damian is still clutch as a motherfucker. He just wasn't big early in the game.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I read on NBATV that this is the first time the blazers have opened 2-0 on the road since...

1977.

Just sayin'.

 

[magnifier661]

Lillard will eventually be a consistent clutch performer, I think he is just finding his way. Guy has had a couple of whip flash years.

If Portland makes it to the finals, I think it's because Aldridge dominates 3.5 quarters and Lillard dominates the last .5. That was the recipe for the early 2k Lakers, and I hope our Blazers can use the same strategy this playoffs.

Yes, Lillard will still be a factor through the other quarters, but the dominance will come by Aldridge. In the 4th, I suspect that's when Lillard turns it on. Where he takes over.

 

[Eastoff]

I read on NBATV that this is the first time the blazers have opened 2-0 on the road since...

1977.

Just sayin'.

7+7 = 14.

Just sayin'

 

[magnifier661]

Remember when everyone said that Portland was the team everyone wanted to face in the first round?

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Remember when everyone said that Portland was the team everyone wanted to face in the first round?

Not any more. We are now the last team anyone wants to play in the West.