Blazers vs Nets Game Thread......... Must Win/Lose Game?

[THE HCP]

Somebody else explain who we are supposed to be rooting for?

 

[Mediocre Man]

Must lose game

 

[magnifier661]

I would rather beat them for many reasons... 1.) We know Wallace will want to prove something to Portland. 2.) We have many other games to lose. 3.) Jersey needs a couple losses to keep them around 6. 4.) Cause I want D Will to see just how good we could be.

 

[DaLincolnJones]

Mags is on the money here. Gimme a rep button

 

[Darkwebs]

Looks like Crawford is a game time decision. And starting line up will remain the same as last game, according to Haynes

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I think lose. Helps us in the lottery. Also NJ is #5 now, that's too many chances to get into top 3; i would rather see them at 6 or 7.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Looking at the schedules of the other teams, courtesy of Run BJM, I think even if NJ wins tonight that they probably won't fall below 6th in the lottery race, and that seems like about an ideal spot for them (for us). Sacramento has looked a little better lately and has three probable wins left on the schedule, NJ has only two probable wins after tonight's game. Detroit has three less losses than NJ and also has three probable wins in the remaining schedule. So, definitely, we need to lose, if Gerald feels better, i have no problem with that. I hope Deron will want us to get in a better draft position.
http://sportstwo.com/threads/211504-OT-Talk-about-a-tank-job...

 

[magnifier661]

I would actually like NJ to fall to #7. More #5 and #6's make it to the top 3. In fact, I've seen more #1, #2 drop to #3 and #4 than #5 and #6's make it to the top 3.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I would actually like NJ to fall to #7. More #5 and #6's make it to the top 3. In fact, I've seen more #1, #2 drop to #3 and #4 than #5 and #6's make it to the top 3.

Your quote is a little confusing; but I would be happy with 7 also, just not sure if they could fall below Detroit. (Actually I guess they only need to fall below SAC which wouldn't be that difficult)

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

WIN and show D.Will why he should be a Trail Blazer.

 

[Boise Blazer]

I didnt realize that D-Will has made the 2nd most 3 pointers this season. Now granted he has also taken the 2nd most but it still makes me wonder what it would be like to have a PG that consistently knock down the outside jumper. How much more effective would with LMA in the post and vice versa not to mention Batum on the wing for the 3 ball. Dare to dream ...

 

[magnifier661]

I didnt realize that D-Will has made the 2nd most 3 pointers this season. Now granted he has also taken the 2nd most but it still makes me wonder what it would be like to have a PG that consistently knock down the outside jumper. How much more effective would with LMA in the post and vice versa not to mention Batum on the wing for the 3 ball. Dare to dream ...

There is the concern with how he forced Sloan to retire. Frankly, I don't give a shit. I want a pro PG bad. We need someone that can run the offense.

 

[magnifier661]

Your quote is a little confusing; but I would be happy with 7 also, just not sure if they could fall below Detroit. (Actually I guess they only need to fall below SAC which wouldn't be that difficult)

Sorry about confusing you. I just want to keep the Jersey pick around #6 or #7. I think that's a good position for us to have their pick. It would be nice for the Blazers to drop to #9, but I just don't see it happening. Crazy thing is #5 and #9's have won the most #1 picks since the lotto balls started.

 

[BBert]

Somebody else explain who we are supposed to be rooting for?

As a wise man succinctly phrased it to me today: If we lose to the Nets it increases our odds in the lottery and decreases theirs. That's a win-win for the Blazers.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Tonight should be fascinating in a "passing a car wreck" kind of way.

 

[THE HCP]

Still don't have an answer

 

[THE HCP]

Media room update...... Quick has Jim Paxon cornered for some reason and that guy John Hollinger is stealing all the croutons from the salad bar!

 

[MickZagger]

Hollinger's still rockin the Gregory Hines specials.

 

[THE HCP]

NO DWILL tonight!

 

[magnifier661]

Son of a bitch! Smart move Jersey. They don't want d will to see how awesome Portland is!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Son of a bitch! Smart move Jersey. They don't want d will to see how awesome Portland is!

What, do you think they went up to him and said, "You have a stomach virus, you can't play tonight!"

He probably got a bad VooDoo donut from Felton.

 

[crowTrobot]

NO DWILL tonight!

NJ says tank on this MFers

 

[Darkwebs]

Felton is shooting well so far.

 

[Darkwebs]

Good to see Nic shooting with confidence and no hesitation

 

[THE HCP]

Darkweb....... it pisses you off that i'm starting all these kick ass game threads huh FAMS!?!?

 

[BBert]

This place is empty. It's like a pre season game.

 

[MickZagger]

Oh shit, there's a game.

 

[magnifier661]

Stomach flu?! Lol

 

[magnifier661]

JJ hickson baby

 

[Darkwebs]

Darkweb....... it pisses you off that i'm starting all these kick ass game threads huh FAMS!?!?

Yeah, i'm really pissed.