Exclusive Blazers Loss to Thunder Cuts Deep

[Hoopguru]

I ain’t respecting nobody!

How may I earn your respect?

 

[kjironman1]

I don't feel like I disrespected anyone, but if they took it that way then I apologize.

Whipper Snappers he said.

 

[kjironman1]

I ain’t respecting nobody!

It takes giving disrespect to really receive disrespect!

 

[CupWizier]

I don't feel like I disrespected anyone, but if they took it that way then I apologize.

I never took it as disrespect. Agreed with some stuff and disagreed with other, but you have always been a class guy.

 

[tlongII]

How may I earn your respect?

I have no respect for this.

 

[Orion Bailey]

So back on topic, the loss did cut deep because we would be in a much better spot than we are now if we had won those last two games.
They can be made up, but it means working that much harder down the stretch.

With that said, i have faith in Dame going down the stretch. Dame culture is a thing.

 

[KingSpeed]

So back on topic, the loss did cut deep because we would be in a much better spot than we are now if we had won those last two games.
They can be made up, but it means working that much harder down the stretch.

With that said, i have faith in Dame going down the stretch. Dame culture is a thing.

As Schonley always said: "Nobody ever said it was going to be easy!"

 

[CupWizier]

So back on topic, the loss did cut deep because we would be in a much better spot than we are now if we had won those last two games.
They can be made up, but it means working that much harder down the stretch.

With that said, i have faith in Dame going down the stretch. Dame culture is a thing.

We already made it up with OKC and they are on the road in Utah tonight so we could actually move ahead of them. It's a dog fight and could very well go down to the last day like in past years.

 

[Hoopguru]

We already made it up with OKC and they are on the road in Utah tonight so we could actually move ahead of them. It's a dog fight and could very well go down to the last day like in past years.

To me this is what makes the NBA great when you have a cluster of teams down the stretch playing playoff basketball before the playoffs start!
The Playoffs have started baby!

 

[Hoopguru]

I have no respect for this.

I have great respect for your avatar!

 

[CupWizier]

To me this is what makes the NBA great when you have a cluster of teams down the stretch playing playoff basketball before the playoffs start!
The Playoffs have started baby!

Even in the east, you have 5 teams fighting for the last 3 spots in the playoffs.

 

[Orion Bailey]

As Schonley always said: "Nobody ever said it was going to be easy!"

We already made it up with OKC and they are on the road in Utah tonight so we could actually move ahead of them. It's a dog fight and could very well go down to the last day like in past years.

I think the point is being missed.

We would be in a better position now if we would have won those two games.

Nobody said it would be easy, but why make it harder than it needs to be?

I'm not nitpicking, but i'm confused as to why this isn't the consensus. Yes some games we lose we should win and some games we win we should lose, but the fact of the matter is, winning the games you should win, makes the games you aren't supposed to win a non factor. The moment you lose the games you should win, then the games you aren't supposed to win now turn into must win games making it MUCH harder.

That's all.
Not ragging on anyone's opinion, just reaffirming the OP.

 

[Titan]

So back on topic, the loss did cut deep because we would be in a much better spot than we are now if we had won those last two games.
They can be made up, but it means working that much harder down the stretch.

With that said, i have faith in Dame going down the stretch. Dame culture is a thing.

I was just thinking about that this morning, we could be only 1.5 games behind Denver. Now we in a much bigger hole. Also this morning it was cool seeing Stephen A give a shoutout to Dame.

 

[CupWizier]

I think the point is being missed.

We would be in a better position now if we would have won those two games.

Nobody said it would be easy, but why make it harder than it needs to be?

I'm not nitpicking, but i'm confused as to why this isn't the consensus. Yes some games we lose we should win and some games we win we should lose, but the fact of the matter is, winning the games you should win, makes the games you aren't supposed to win a non factor. The moment you lose the games you should win, then the games you aren't supposed to win now turn into must win games making it MUCH harder.

That's all.
Not ragging on anyone's opinion, just reaffirming the OP.

Like i told hjock, we can't take back losses so playing the what if is nothing but pie in the sky. If we can count 2 wins that were losses why can't OKC. Nobody is saying it wouldn't have been easier, but the fact in regards to OKC we already got back what we lost. I expect much the same in the next 17-20 games by many teams.

 

[hoopsjock]

Like i told hjock, we can't take back losses so playing the what if is nothing but pie in the sky. If we can count 2 wins that were losses why can't OKC. Nobody is saying it wouldn't have been easier, but the fact in regards to OKC we already got back what we lost. I expect much the same in the next 17-20 games by many teams.

Saying it now makes it that way, but I said it on the days of those games that those needed to be wins if we wanted a chance at the 2nd seed for sure and probably the 3rd seed too.

 

[Chris Craig]

Like i told hjock, we can't take back losses so playing the what if is nothing but pie in the sky. If we can count 2 wins that were losses why can't OKC. Nobody is saying it wouldn't have been easier, but the fact in regards to OKC we already got back what we lost. I expect much the same in the next 17-20 games by many teams.

Yeah, we caught back up with OKC. But, I was looking more at the bigger picture, the fight for home court advantage. Before the Thunder game, we were in 4th jostling for 3rd, with a chance for 2nd. Now with that loss, not to mention the loss to Memphis, the Blazers are trying to keep 4th. The Blazers have a better remaining schedule then OKC so that is helpful. But, there is practically no chance at 2nd unless Denver dives (We could be 1.5 games behind them now) and third will be really hard to get with Houston playing the way they are, plus they also have a pretty easy schedule to finish the season. The Blazers had some air and they gave it up. Now they are fighting OKC to get HCA so when we play them in the 1st round, we at least have that because it's going to be hell to beat them in a series.

 

[CupWizier]

Yeah, we caught back up with OKC. But, I was looking more at the bigger picture, the fight for home court advantage. Before the Thunder game, we were in 4th jostling for 3rd, with a chance for 2nd. Now with that loss, not to mention the loss to Memphis, the Blazers are trying to keep 4th. The Blazers have a better remaining schedule then OKC so that is helpful. But, there is practically no chance at 2nd unless Denver dives (We could be 1.5 games behind them now) and third will be really hard to get with Houston playing the way they are, plus they also have a pretty easy schedule to finish the season. The Blazers had some air and they gave it up. Now they are fighting OKC to get HCA so when we play them in the 1st round, we at least have that because it's going to be hell to beat them in a series.

Yes, we all want the team to have won those games, but that's not reality though. Not sure why so many want to reinvent history? If we reinvent ours then all teams should be able to reinvent theirs. The reality is according to NBA TV we have the 5th best record since the all star break and 7-3 in the last 10 games. That's pretty good and more than most expected during that time. Many were predicting a 3-4 road trip and we had a 5-2 road trip. Would I like it to be better? Sure, but I am also being realistic.

 

[Orion Bailey]

Yes, we all want the team to have won those games, but that's not reality though. Not sure why so many want to reinvent history? If we reinvent ours then all teams should be able to reinvent theirs. The reality is according to NBA TV we have the 5th best record since the all star break and 7-3 in the last 10 games. That's pretty good and more than most expected during that time. Many were predicting a 3-4 road trip and we had a 5-2 road trip. Would I like it to be better? Sure, but I am also being realistic.

I think the reality many of us are saying is we just missed a HUGE opportunity, and that is very real.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Yes, we all want the team to have won those games, but that's not reality though. Not sure why so many want to reinvent history? If we reinvent ours then all teams should be able to reinvent theirs. The reality is according to NBA TV we have the 5th best record since the all star break and 7-3 in the last 10 games. That's pretty good and more than most expected during that time. Many were predicting a 3-4 road trip and we had a 5-2 road trip. Would I like it to be better? Sure, but I am also being realistic.

But this thread is literally about why that loss hurt. Not about how well they lost thats reality, wishing they won is worthless.

The article and most of the posters are only discussing that the loss sucked, and was hard to swallow, especially when they had just lost to Memphis. They ARE being realistic, because they did lose and are discussing that, the loss/es make the Blazers job down the stretch much tougher to get HCA.

 

[hoopsjock]

I think the reality many of us are saying is we just missed a HUGE opportunity, and that is very real.

Ughhhhh I just typed out a long response but I'm trying to be respectful of what @Chris Craig asked yesterday in this thread so unfortunately I have to bow out of this one.

 

[kjironman1]

Yeah should have beat the Thunder and the Griz. Glad they beat the Suns. Now go beat the "No Good Clippers!".

 

[CupWizier]

I think the reality many of us are saying is we just missed a HUGE opportunity, and that is very real.

No doubt we missed an opportunity just like any of the teams in the playoff hunt that has had losses recently. Look at OKC's record over the last 10 games. Only one team in the top 10 had a better record than Portland over the last 10 games and we played at a .700 winning percentage clip which is well above where we have been. Expecting more than that, although would definitely have been nice but doesn't seem to be a realistic expectation.

 

[CupWizier]

Ughhhhh I just typed out a long response but I'm trying to be respectful of what @Chris Craig asked yesterday in this thread so unfortunately I have to bow out of this one.

well if it isn't something that follows the rules then it shouldn't be posted, but if it follows the rules then by all means post it. I'm up for a good debate.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

No doubt we missed an opportunity just like any of the teams in the playoff hunt that has had losses recently. Look at OKC's record over the last 10 games. Only one team in the top 10 had a better record than Portland over the last 10 games and we played at a .700 winning percentage clip which is well above where we have been. Expecting more than that, although would definitely have been nice but doesn't seem to be a realistic expectation.

Well, I agree about expectations, and the OKC game could've gone either way, but at this point in the year, they just should have beat Memphis especially after having a sizeable lead. That was the head scratcher and the OKC game was a groin punch. Not that all is lost there's still plenty of games left, but it was a downer that's for sure.

 

[hoopsjock]

well if it isn't something that follows the rules then it shouldn't be posted, but if it follows the rules then by all means post it. I'm up for a good debate.

What @Chris Craig asked of us had nothing to do with rules violations or anyone getting banned. He simply asked that we stopped going at it in this thread so I am going to continue to respect that request.

 

[CupWizier]

Well, I agree about expectations, and the OKC game could've gone either way, but at this point in the year, they just should have beat Memphis especially after having a sizeable lead. That was the head scratcher and the OKC game was a groin punch. Not that all is lost there's still plenty of games left, but it was a downer that's for sure.

but in reality, were those losses totally unexpected? Memphis 7th game on the road and the end of a 7 game road trip right after the all star break. OKC was a playoff atmosphere kind of game as was the Toronto game and both of those could have gone either way. Losing a sizeable lead is also very common in the NBA today especially now with so many teams shooting the 3 ball as it can get a team back into a game fairly quick. Hey, I want us to win every game, but I have always taken the approach in my playing days and fan cheering days for many teams over the years that I move on after a loss and look towards the next game rather than dwelling on what has already happened and can't be changed. Nowhere have i ever denied the missed opportunity, but also pleased that we were able to recover to where we were with OKC before we played them.

 

[CupWizier]

What @Chris Craig asked of us had nothing to do with rules violations or anyone getting banned. He simply asked that we stopped going at it in this thread so I am going to continue to respect that request.

Simple solution don't "go at it" then and respond with respect. Having a discussion like what those of us that have been participating this morning should be perfectly acceptable. If you are going to bow out, then that's your call.

 

[hoopsjock]

Simple solution don't "go at it" then and respond with respect. Having a discussion like what those of us that have been participating this morning should be perfectly acceptable. If you are going to bow out, then that's your call.

@CupWizier @hoopsjock I don't need my thread hijacked by I know you are but what am I? Take it elsewhere

And what was wrong with any of my posts?

Were there any personal attacks?

Were any derogatory or defamatory words used?

Were any of my posts not on subject and if so which ones?

As for the " i know you are....." was all hjock and not me so don't lump me into it.

THERE WAS NO ATTACK ON MY PART.

I asked you legit questions and get this response? Do the thread starters really "own" the thread?

My posts were on topic. It gets real old watching guys like hjock, bj and OB continually go after me or others and then I get called out even when my posts are not in violation of any rules. If this is the way it's going to be then just ban me and we will be done with it. It really makes no difference any more as I'm tired of trying to figure out your guys rules are. Might as well just let the little clique run this forum as they seem to be able to get away with more than anyone in here.

I asked you some serious questions regarding my posts in this thread and you have yet to respond to them. I am asking what was wrong with my posts? I continually overlooked jocks snarkyness and I answered his questions. It gets old on my part as well as no matter what, the same guys keep coming after any little thing I might say. Just for example I make a joking comment to nobody but instead in general about tying with OKC if we won last night and jock takes it personally and thinks it's meant to be real (when it was obviously meant as joking) and about him and then responds calling me math challenged and other snarky remarks..

I would appreciate it if you would answer my questions as I can no longer figure this forums rules.

This is strictly about this thread only and no, I did not instigate anything to hjock as he's the one that came at me and even insulted me by suggesting I am math challenged. It's this shit that gets real old. This is the bullshit double technical rule.

 

[Orion Bailey]

No doubt we missed an opportunity just like any of the teams in the playoff hunt that has had losses recently. Look at OKC's record over the last 10 games. Only one team in the top 10 had a better record than Portland over the last 10 games and we played at a .700 winning percentage clip which is well above where we have been. Expecting more than that, although would definitely have been nice but doesn't seem to be a realistic expectation.

Understood. The thing about getting ahead taking advantage of those unrealistic situations and making them real.

Yes, Things evened out, but if we would have won those two games, we would be ahead, not even. And I don't think it is unrealistic to say we could have and should have won both of those games.

 

[Chris Craig]

Yes, we all want the team to have won those games, but that's not reality though. Not sure why so many want to reinvent history? If we reinvent ours then all teams should be able to reinvent theirs. The reality is according to NBA TV we have the 5th best record since the all star break and 7-3 in the last 10 games. That's pretty good and more than most expected during that time. Many were predicting a 3-4 road trip and we had a 5-2 road trip. Would I like it to be better? Sure, but I am also being realistic.

Where do you get that I am trying to reinvent history? I know what the reality is. I have been stating that very thing. My article and this thread simply speak on the fact that those two losses sucked ass. I am not being unrealistic. The Blazers should have and were expected to beat Memphis. They could have beat the Thunder. Winning those games were not unrealstic. The Blazers had a shot, they missed it, and its a kick in the balls. I am glad they are back tied with OKC. They could be in third right now, which a chance at the 2. That is all but gone. They are currently tied in 4th, technically 5th because the tie breaker. They lost their footing. The best we can do is hope they win the majority of their games and try to remain positive. That doesn't change that it sucks.