"Freak-Out Date"

[PtldPlatypus]

They're talking about this on 750/102.9 (Justin and Devon--fantastic local show), and I thought it would be good to put this out here in the forum as well.

We're 7 games in, and we've already seen threads (mostly from @Portland2014) about Lillard, Nurkic, Stotts, Olshey, the bench, etc...and there will probably be more. Many say it's "too early", others disagree. So, when is it no longer "too early" to be concerned about the way the Blazers have played to date and whether or not the season is going to be a disappointment?

 

[Nikolokolus]

The quarter pole is a good enough sample to judge by. Sure any team can get hot or slump from there, but you should have a pretty good idea of what to expect from that point forward.

 

[BrunoSOC]

We gonna lose to Utah, win lakers and lose to okc. After this I think we should replace Stotts before Christmas

 

[BrianFromWA]

We gonna lose to Utah, win lakers and lose to okc. After this I think we should replace Stotts before Christmas

Yup. 'Cuz Earl Watson and Phil Jackson are now available...

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

We lost a road game against a tough team by a bucket.

We lost a home game against a tough team by a point but were fucked by the officials.

We got blown out at home.

We've won the other four games.

We've pretty much played like shit every game.

We have one of the youngest teams in the league.

Not worried.

Not.

Swayed.

 

[DaLincolnJones]

So, we are seven games in, playing garbage teams, yet the team is displaying the same poor play style that has made us a sub par team, with an unwatchable lack of flow. After years of watching piss poor play, yeah, seven games is enough.

 

[DaLincolnJones]

We gonna lose to Utah, win lakers and lose to okc. After this I think we should replace Stotts before Christmas

Dunno, man..a team becomes deaf to what the coach is saying after a few years, I am leaning towards blowing this team up and retooling. If that has to start at the GMs position as well as the coach, so be it.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

We lost a road game against a tough team by a bucket.

We lost a home game against a tough team by a point but were fucked by the officials.

We got blown out at home.

We've won the other four games.

We've pretty much played like shit every game.

We have one of the youngest teams in the league.

Not worried.

Not.

Swayed.

Understandable. I'm in the same boat. I'm not even really all that concerned (though annoyed/frustrated) about last night's loss because that kind of 2nd quarter performance (1/19?!) is more fluky than indicative of anything, IMO. But the question isn't really "is it reasonable to be worried now?" so much as, "If (since) it's too early now, when is it no longer 'too early'?"

Care to hazard an opinion thereupon?

 

[e_blazer]

The Blazers have the same number of losses as the Warriors. Think Warriors fans are freaking out yet?

The Blazers don't have their shit together yet, but it's too early to get too nervous about it. That said, they do need to start showing signs that they're getting into their offensive flow soon.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Understandable. I'm in the same boat. I'm not even really all that concerned (though annoyed/frustrated) about last night's loss because that kind of 2nd quarter performance (1/19?!) is more fluky than indicative of anything, IMO. But the question isn't really "is it reasonable to be worried now?" so much as, "If (since) it's too early now, when is it no longer 'too early'?"

Care to hazard an opinion thereupon?

I'm not one to freak out. If we fall out of the playoff race, then I'll worry.

 

[riverman]

Xmas...by then you make plans for trades at the deadline

 

[TBpup]

They needed to get off to a hot start due to how easy their schedule is and how many game are at home. They loss to the Clippers was the only game I had them winning that they have lost but once TOR had their C and PF sit, I switched that form a "pick em" to a W. So they are 4-3 instead of 5-2 or 6-1 but it's more HOW they are playing versus wins and losses. The weren't good against either PHX or NOP even thou those were wins. Both teams were missing studs in Bledsoe and Davis and we still struggled with them....at home.

Losing to MIL is no shame as Giannis is one of the best in the league. A double-team on the one guy that is tearing you a new one might not be too much to ask but that is still a good team and you are playing on the road. Losing to the Clips after Paul has left and the Raptors at home when Jonas and Serge are out is very poor indeed.

 

[-Ace-]

We've pretty much played like shit every game.

That's a problem.

 

[SportsAndWhine]

Our major point of concern is 2P%. We are between Chicago and Dallas in 2P%, which is smack dab in the middle of "total dumpster fire" territory. Some smoking hot 3-point shooting is saving us, but until we get an identity inside of 23 feet, we are going to lose games we should win.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

If you're not freaking out you're not a freakin' fan.

 

[Mediocre Man]

This team had no chance at winning a title this year, so there is zero reason to freak out

 

[THE HCP]

Two things......1) In my opinion, 1/4 of the season is the point of the season where you have had enough home/road games to get a true feel for the team...... and B) what MM said is correct! Why would you be freaking out if you put the proper expectations on this squad from the beginning? I hate when people say, "I told you so", but....... When you think this collection of talent will finish 4th or better than Houston and the SPurs like some said, of course you would be freaking out after this start, why wouldn't you. But when you take a sec and look at this team as a hovering around .500 team, this is about what you expected. You see it coming every season with a lot of members on here. Set yourself up for a let down EVERY time! Thinking Swan and Collins were going to be major contributors for example. It is still #TooSoon and I hope to be proven wrong, but I think this first 2 weeks will be our season in a nutshell. #GoBlaze

 

[PtldPlatypus]

But when you take a sec and look at this team as a hovering around .500 team, this is about what you expected.

Did you expect Dame, Nurkic, and Harkless all to be shooting 40% or worse on the season?

 

[Orion Bailey]

How come there isnt an " ALREADY FREAKED THE FUCK OUT" Option?

Some people would fall under that one no doubt.

At any rate, m not beholden to you...

 

[PtldPlatypus]

How come there isnt an " ALREADY FREAKED THE FUCK OUT" Option?

Some people would fall under that one no doubt.

At any rate, m not beholden to you...

The first poll option is "Now". I'd think that "Already FTF out" fits into that option.

And if you think you're too good for my options (BTW, I've met you, you're not...), why don't you tell me what you would pick?

 

[Orion Bailey]

The first poll option is "Now". I'd think that "Already FTF out" fits into that option.

And if you think you're too good for my options (BTW, I've met you, you're not...), why don't you tell me what you would pick?

First, some have been freaking for a couple years it seems.

Second, I will freak out when I feel like freaking out! Haven't I proven that already around here!!!!! Freaking rookies.....

And finally, your options don't even come close to being good enough for me. And if I tell you what I would pick, then you will use that as the best answer possible. Not giving up my gold bro!

 

[Strenuus]

I've always said 20 games. Although, 33 is a good number, too. Anywhere between 21-33. But I said 21.

 

[Orion Bailey]

I've always said 20 games. Although, 33 is a good number, too. Anywhere between 21-33. But I said 21.

So 27 is your magic number eh?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

So 27 is your magic number eh?

Since both 3 and 9 are magic numbers, it only makes sense that 27 (3x9, or 3x3x3. or 3^3) would magical too. Especially if you love baseball like @Strenuus does [162=2(3*3*3*3)] #MathNerd

 

[Strenuus]

So 27 is your magic number eh?

Funny enough, 18 has been my favorite number, for a really silly reason. Back in the 90's, when Adam Deadmarsh played here for the winterhawks - he used 18... he was my favorite player. So, 18 became my magic number, or lucky number. lol.

 

[craigehlo]

Yup. 'Cuz Earl Watson and Phil Jackson are now available...

The fact there are no fancy names to conveniently plug in doesn't mean you let Stotts continue his mediocrity. I'd promote David Vanterpool for the rest of the season. If we were going for a form coach, I'd call David Blatt.

 

[chris_in_pdx]

I freaked out before the season (or pre-season) even began. You are all a bunch of coat-tail riders.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

That's a problem.

Yeah. But it's more us doing it to ourselves than the other team forcing us. Ever played sports before? Sometimes, you're just not in synch. The fact we're bricking a shit-ton of shots, losing the ball without pressure and still winning and keeping games close (save for last night)... when we start to hit our stride, we'll be okay.

 

[Stevenson]

It's the lack of Nurk factor that troubles me the most.

 

[stampedehero]

Dunno, man..a team becomes deaf to what the coach is saying after a few years, I am leaning towards blowing this team up and retooling. If that has to start at the GMs position as well as the coach, so be it.

Paul Allen should walk in the locker room after a loss and hand out checks Unsigned or denied direct deposit on his mail!