Blazers on verge of title?

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Next time use red font for playing devils advocate. Apples/oranges.

Defending a PF (especially in this new NBA) is much different than guarding a center. Love should play Center now.

I'm more comfortable with Kevin guarding Gasol than Siakam.

You?

He's gonna guard AD? LOL.

You really want LA to beat us because of overpaid Kevin Love?

All of the good PFs (Draymond, AD, Siakam, etc) can guard him though because he's bothered by long athletic defenders.

He does not put us into contention. Defense wins.

You think we won't need to give up Collins to get him?

C'mon bro.

Im not gonna use red font, but take it that way. Who on our team is gonna Guard AD or Lebron now? Aminu? He’s been wrecked by both of those guys numerous times, Harkless, same? If they saw Zach they’d laugh on their way to 40 and push him all over the court.

I believe those guys would make it tougher on Lebron and AD then Love would, but I also think if the Blazers strategy to beat LA is our forwards have to stop theres one on one, well that aint happening...

 

[Wizard Mentor]

It has been four years and he hasn’t figured out how to beat a trap.

It has been four years and he hasn’t figured out how to defend the pick and roll.

It has been four years and our offense hasn’t evolved past Dame/CJ hero ball.

He is a nice guy and the players love him, but he’s horrible at making adjustments and he’s stubborn as hell. He clings to his security blankets like a five year old.

He’s not on the same level as Kerr or Pop. Any time he goes against a top tier coach he gets exposed.

Disagree. Kerr is terrible.
I watched GS this offseason. They didn't play hard. They didn't play smart. When KD was playing, it was KD hero ball.
They played way below their ability.

Yes, he's smart, and has a lot of cool plays. Too bad he can't get his players to play anywhere near to up to their abilities.

 

[Hoopguru]

What would you guys think of Kevin Love a blazer?
He could play rover in the front court, they don't need to be super defenders just know how to play zone.
He can board and shoot at will too.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Disagree. Kerr is terrible.
I watched GS this offseason. They didn't play hard. They didn't play smart. When KD was playing, it was KD hero ball.
They played way below their ability.

Yes, he's smart, and has a lot of cool plays. Too bad he can't get his players to play anywhere near to up to their abilities.

I think GS’s problems this year weren't Kerr, so much as being in the finals so much. They were bored, I think Kerr was bored too. I think with that much success game 43 of the regular season is not that interesting.

 

[beast blazer]

We don’t have a package for Love.

That's what she.....didn't say.

 

[hoopsjock]

Next time use red font for playing devils advocate. Apples/oranges.

Defending a PF (especially in this new NBA) is much different than guarding a center. Love should play Center now.

I'm more comfortable with Kevin guarding Gasol than Siakam.

You?

He's gonna guard AD? LOL.

You really want LA to beat us because of overpaid Kevin Love?

All of the good PFs (Draymond, AD, Siakam, etc) can guard him though because he's bothered by long athletic defenders.

He does not put us into contention. Defense wins.

You think we won't need to give up Collins to get him?

C'mon bro.

D - I agree with you! I started my statement with "I don't want Love". For this year Collins could play PF and Love could play center and you could stagger him and Nurk when he's healthy but I completely agree that I don't want Love playing PF much either.

 

[ABM]

Odds to Win the 2019-20 NBA Championship
(Courtesy of BetOnline)

Milwaukee Bucks +700

Toronto Raptors +700

Houston Rockets +900

Philadelphia 76ers +900

Golden State Warriors +1000

Los Angeles Clippers +1200

Boston Celtics +1400

Brooklyn Nets +1600

Denver Nuggets +1600

Utah Jazz +2000

Portland Trail Blazers +2500

Oklahoma City Thunder +2800

Dallas Mavericks +3300

Indiana Pacers +4000

New Orleans Pelicans +4000

San Antonio Spurs +5000

Miami Heat +6600

New York Knicks +8000

Sacramento Kings +8000

Atlanta Hawks +10000

Minnesota Timberwolves +10000

Orlando Magic +10000

Chicago Bulls +15000

Memphis Grizzlies +15000

Washington Wizards +15000

Detroit Pistons +20000

Charlotte Hornets +25000

Cleveland Cavaliers +25000

Phoenix Suns +25000

 

[tlongII]

Odds to Win the 2019-20 NBA Championship
(Courtesy of BetOnline)

Milwaukee Bucks +700

Toronto Raptors +700

Houston Rockets +900

Philadelphia 76ers +900

Golden State Warriors +1000

Los Angeles Clippers +1200

Boston Celtics +1400

Brooklyn Nets +1600

Denver Nuggets +1600

Utah Jazz +2000

Portland Trail Blazers +2500

Oklahoma City Thunder +2800

Dallas Mavericks +3300

Indiana Pacers +4000

New Orleans Pelicans +4000

San Antonio Spurs +5000

Miami Heat +6600

New York Knicks +8000

Sacramento Kings +8000

Atlanta Hawks +10000

Minnesota Timberwolves +10000

Orlando Magic +10000

Chicago Bulls +15000

Memphis Grizzlies +15000

Washington Wizards +15000

Detroit Pistons +20000

Charlotte Hornets +25000

Cleveland Cavaliers +25000

Phoenix Suns +25000

Think I’ll drop some $’s on the Blazers while I’m in town.

 

[TBpup]

Think I’ll drop some $’s on the Blazers while I’m in town.

My winnings from the 'Over' on the Blazers and Spurs last season may just find it's way to a bet on the Blazers to make the WCF. Odds won't be as good but bet I can find some good value.

 

[Dougnsalem]

Odds to Win the 2019-20 NBA Championship
(Courtesy of BetOnline)

Milwaukee Bucks +700

Toronto Raptors +700

Houston Rockets +900

Philadelphia 76ers +900

Golden State Warriors +1000

Los Angeles Clippers +1200

Boston Celtics +1400

Brooklyn Nets +1600

Denver Nuggets +1600

Utah Jazz +2000

Portland Trail Blazers +2500

Oklahoma City Thunder +2800

Dallas Mavericks +3300

Indiana Pacers +4000

New Orleans Pelicans +4000

San Antonio Spurs +5000

Miami Heat +6600

New York Knicks +8000

Sacramento Kings +8000

Atlanta Hawks +10000

Minnesota Timberwolves +10000

Orlando Magic +10000

Chicago Bulls +15000

Memphis Grizzlies +15000

Washington Wizards +15000

Detroit Pistons +20000

Charlotte Hornets +25000

Cleveland Cavaliers +25000

Phoenix Suns +25000

I like this. No chance at all for the L*kers. They didn't even make the list.

 

[GhostOfPGA]

Odds to Win the 2019-20 NBA Championship
(Courtesy of BetOnline)

Milwaukee Bucks +700

Toronto Raptors +700

Houston Rockets +900

Philadelphia 76ers +900

Golden State Warriors +1000

Los Angeles Clippers +1200

Boston Celtics +1400

Brooklyn Nets +1600

Denver Nuggets +1600

Utah Jazz +2000

Portland Trail Blazers +2500

Oklahoma City Thunder +2800

Dallas Mavericks +3300

Indiana Pacers +4000

New Orleans Pelicans +4000

San Antonio Spurs +5000

Miami Heat +6600

New York Knicks +8000

Sacramento Kings +8000

Atlanta Hawks +10000

Minnesota Timberwolves +10000

Orlando Magic +10000

Chicago Bulls +15000

Memphis Grizzlies +15000

Washington Wizards +15000

Detroit Pistons +20000

Charlotte Hornets +25000

Cleveland Cavaliers +25000

Phoenix Suns +25000

Lol the Celtics are likely eastern first round fodder now.