Game Thread GAME# 1: LAKERS @ BLAZERS - OCTOBER 18, 2018 - THURSDAY, 7:30 (PDT), TNT

[SlyPokerDog]

That would be REALLY REALLY fucked up....

And the most Blazer thing ever.

 

[THE HCP]

I’m quite sure we will be doing tributes to Mr. Allen throughout our game Saturday, our first broadcast.

 

[Orion Bailey]

I’m quite sure we will be doing tributes to Mr. Allen throughout our game Saturday, our first broadcast.

Can we put our personal differences aside for a moment and talk?

I really hope so. I hope you guys create something truly special. Don't let the national media schedule dictate what we can see and what we cant. Please broadcast at a time/manner that you know will not have any side effects or conflicts that leave it to the channel to decide if it airs or not. I don't know what pull you guys have on that aspect, but I'm hoping enough to tell them when you want it to happen and not the other way around.

 

[tlongII]

I have the Lakers going to the WCF.

 

[Strenuus]

So far, 7 people have the proper amount of hate for the Lakers.

 

[Orion Bailey]

So far, 7 people have the proper amount of hate for the Lakers.

8 mofo!!, my hatred burns white hot with silence. IF I speak of my hatred of them, it will lessen the flame.

 

[Eastoff]

Who is ready to watch this on TNT starting about 8 minutes into the first quarter because the early game takes too long...?

The game before us 76ersvBulls. Hopefully that doesn't go long

 

[tlongII]

So far, 7 people have the proper amount of hate for the Lakers.

Hating the Lakers has nothing to do with predicting where they will finish. I hate them as much as anybody.

 

[Strenuus]

Hating the Lakers has nothing to do with predicting where they will finish. I hate them as much as anybody.

I predict I will hate them and I predict the worst for them.

That's how that works, no other way.

 

[e_blazer]

I have the Lakers going to the WCF.

Of course. Those a-holes will want to come watch the Blazers square off with the Warriors just to see how class teams do things.

 

[hoopsjock]

Harkless is officially listed as probable and he said he'd be limited to about 20 minutes. I don't really understand what is going on and I'm not a doctor but if he's still having complications from a minor surgery several months ago shouldn't they shelve him until they figure out why?

 

[Hoopguru]

Just back from beautiful Fort Stevens.
74 degrees on the beach yesterday.
Im ready for some roundball tomorrow night!
It won't be the same without seeing Paul in his regular seat!
Lets kick some Laker Ass tomorrow night!

 

[Scalma]

I’m just going to assume Harkless will start if he plays.

The interesting thing to watch will be the second unit, especially against the small ball Lakers. I would go with Layman instead of Leonard, with Collins moving to center.

 

[Boob-No-More]

We need more options in the poll. Playoffs: 1st Round is close, but I specifically want Playoffs: 1st Round and Swept by the Blazers. That way we get to enjoy the Laker fans' salty tears, we get to see the Kobe LeBron jersey wearing, bandwagon Golden State Laker fans slink out of the Moda Center with their tails tucked between their legs, and no lottery pick for them in the 2019 draft.

BNM

 

[Boob-No-More]

I’m just going to assume Harkless will start if he plays.

The interesting thing to watch will be the second unit, especially against the small ball Lakers. I would go with Layman instead of Leonard, with Collins moving to center.

Not sure is Moe will start as he played zero minutes in the preseason.

Yeah, Layman at the 4 and Collins at the 5 would be an effective small ball line up.

I know you hate Leonard, but I also woundn't mine seeing a Curry, Stauskas, Turner, Layman, Meyers unit for a few minutes. We've been hearing all this talk of surrounding Turner with shooters. I'd actually like to see what that looks like and if there is any hope of getting something positive out of Turner (either on the floor or in a trade).

BNM

 

[HailBlazers]

Harkless is officially listed as probable and he said he'd be limited to about 20 minutes. I don't really understand what is going on and I'm not a doctor but if he's still having complications from a minor surgery several months ago shouldn't they shelve him until they figure out why?

My guess, its not complications but simply comfortability. He could be healed to the point of not being able to do more damage but still not 100% comfortable/strengthened. Knee injury's suck.

 

[kjironman1]

If there would have been a "Burn in Hell" choice on the poll I would have went with that.

Lebron or not, FUCK THE LAKERS!

I agree. May the Lakers burn inn hell but that is LaBron and they are the Lakeshow. There is a bunch of money to be made and i just can't see the NBA missing out on that.

 

[kjironman1]

I will say this about the Lakers: I can't think of a weirder mix of players on any team in the history of the NBA.

You are so right. I am kind of looking forward to the first 20 games they try to put it together.

 

[kjironman1]

Harkless is officially listed as probable and he said he'd be limited to about 20 minutes. I don't really understand what is going on and I'm not a doctor but if he's still having complications from a minor surgery several months ago shouldn't they shelve him until they figure out why?

Yeah this is weird?

 

[kjironman1]

I was kind of thinking they should leave Paul Allen's seat open for the season and maybe beyond. Kind of like retiring a jersey but in this case a seat.

 

[illmatic99]

Yoooo. We getting a new court design???

Look past the lights and shadows. I really like this if true.

 

[andalusian]

I was kind of thinking they should leave Paul Allen's seat open for the season and maybe beyond. Kind of like retiring a jersey but in this case a seat.

I think his seat and the one next to it should go to charity - with a different charity / recipient every game. This would be even nicer, imho.

I want to think that he would like something like that as he said he wanted to donate most of his fortune after his passing. This seems like a small token to fulfill this wish.

 

[kjironman1]

I think his seat and the one next to it should go to charity - with a different charity / recipient every game. This would be even nicer, imho.

I want to think that he would like something like that as he said he wanted to donate most of his fortune after his passing. This seems like a small token to fulfill this wish.

That was kind of the idea. Retire the seats and make them a special color then let kids sit in them or maybe even veterans?

 

[Rozay]

Yoooo. We getting a new court design???

Look past the lights and shadows. I really like this if true.

What’s new about it? Looks the same to me

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

 

[kjironman1]

I sent out tweets to every player i could think of and trailblazers. I also sent tweets to John Canzano and Mike Richman and Brook Oz...However you spell it... Anyway. Trying to get them to retire the seats and donate them in his honor.
@SlyPokerDog got any ideas on this? Do you think there is any chance?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I sent out tweets to every player i could think of and trailblazers. I also sent tweets to John Canzano and Mike Richman and Brook Oz...However you spell it... Anyway. Trying to get them to retire the seats and donate them in his honor.
@SlyPokerDog got any ideas on this? Do you think there is any chance?

If Jody Allen and her son want to sit in Paul's seats I'm not seeing a problem with it.

 

[kjironman1]

If Jody Allen and her son want to sit in Paul's seats I'm not seeing a problem with it.

Yeah i get that. Probably a good fit. Just thinking about a way to honor a long time owner. They will think of something i'm sure.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Yeah i get that. Probably a good fit. Just thinking about a way to honor a long time owner. They will think of something i'm sure.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Whatever they do I hope the TNT group is classy enough to not make it about Lebron and the Lakers. Im not a Lebron hater, I admire a lot about him actually, but it will kind of tick me off if the TV is droning on about the Lakers and Lebron during the time meant for PA.