Game Thread GAME# 10: THUNDER @ BLAZERS - NOVEMBER 5, 2017 - SUNDAY, 6:00 (PST), NBCSNW

[Labinot41]

Guys look, we have Problems with size and Defense. The okc Players are big and they are 2nd in Defense Rating. Even our big 3 makes 80 points combined, we gonna lose that game. Be realistic, there is absolutely no chance we gonna win that game, the matchup is almost the Same like the bucks, and the last win against them was in 15/16 when we had a run and confidence. I just hope it's not gonna be a blowout, here in Germany we are 9 hours ahead of the pacific northwest. I don't wanna wake up in the middle of the night just to see how the Thunder beats our ass. I would be satisfied if we are not loosing by more than 10. Just my oppinion

 

[Mr. Robot]

Dude the Blazers defense is CRAPTACULAR!!

they have 4-4, so its not like their defense is spectacular
they have more talent than we do, but so far results arent showing that

like I said, both teams kinda underperformed so far, so literally anything is possible tonight

Im more scared that were playing home, something is wrong with that

 

[BonesJones]

Guys look, we have Problems with size and Defense. The okc Players are big and they are 2nd in Defense Rating. Even our big 3 makes 80 points combined, we gonna lose that game. Be realistic, there is absolutely no chance we gonna win that game, the matchup is almost the Same like the bucks, and the last win against them was in 15/16 when we had a run and confidence. I just hope it's not gonna be a blowout, here in Germany we are 9 hours ahead of the pacific northwest. I don't wanna wake up in the middle of the night just to see how the Thunder beats our ass. I would be satisfied if we are not loosing by more than 10. Just my oppinion

They start: 6'3 / 6'6 / 6'8 / 6'8 / 7'0
We start: 6'3 / 6'4 / 6'8 / 6'10 / 7'0

We have no chance to win, because they're like the Bucks, who needed a last second steal to beat us? Do you realize what the fuck you're saying?

Funny how you don't point out their weaknesses. Can't stand posts like this.

 

[Mr. Robot]

They start: 6'3 / 6'6 / 6'8 / 6'8 / 7'0
We start: 6'3 / 6'4 / 6'8 / 6'10 / 7'0

We have no chance to win, because they're like the Bucks, who needed a last second steal to beat us? Do you realize what the fuck you're saying?

Funny how you don't point out their weaknesses. Can't stand posts like this.

theyre not POR fans

 

[Mediocre Man]

Just said what's up to Collins at the movie theater.

"Not my stats"

 

[Labinot41]

They start: 6'3 / 6'6 / 6'8 / 6'8 / 7'0
We start: 6'3 / 6'4 / 6'8 / 6'10 / 7'0

We have no chance to win, because they're like the Bucks, who needed a last second steal to beat us? Do you realize what the fuck you're saying?

Funny how you don't point out their weaknesses. Can't stand posts like this.

Roberson is 6.7 and PG 6.9, and they are both good defenders. I just think we are not gonna win that game because they are to good for us, i think the matchup is the baddest for us. Just like the Bucks with their long Arms. In my oppinion, i think against the rockets (Who are better than the Thunder) we have better chances to win because they are smaller.

 

[Labinot41]

And yes of course i am a real Portland Fan, i wake up in the middle of the night every time Portland plays, just to see my Favourite Team, like all the mavericks Fans here in Germany. But im realistic about our chances to beat okc with their big 3

 

[SIeepwalker]

And yes of course i am a real Portland Fan, i wake up in the middle of the night every time Portland plays, just to see my Favourite Team, like all the mavericks Fans here in Germany. But im realistic about our chances to beat okc with their big 3

you're not realistic



2:13

 

[kjironman1]

Our defense has been, and could be good. Way to have a "take" that has been repeated ad nauseam, acting like Barkley has some enlightening take...

He wasn't "Enlightening". He was right. The Blazers should be better. They don't seem to take care of the little things that make a team good.

 

[kjironman1]

THE MOVIE THEATER?!!?

Why isn't he in the gym working on his post game?

Or in the weight room?

Where's the drive? The motivation? The determination?

Career over

Just think if he was rapping while he was there?

 

[kjironman1]

Guys look, we have Problems with size and Defense. The okc Players are big and they are 2nd in Defense Rating. Even our big 3 makes 80 points combined, we gonna lose that game. Be realistic, there is absolutely no chance we gonna win that game, the matchup is almost the Same like the bucks, and the last win against them was in 15/16 when we had a run and confidence. I just hope it's not gonna be a blowout, here in Germany we are 9 hours ahead of the pacific northwest. I don't wanna wake up in the middle of the night just to see how the Thunder beats our ass. I would be satisfied if we are not loosing by more than 10. Just my oppinion

Dude? This game is in the Rose Garden. Pessimistic much?

 

[TBpup]

Dude? This game is in the Rose Garden. Pessimistic much?

To be fair, the Blazers haven't exactly been lighting it up in the Rose Garden.

I appreciate anyone who is across the pond who is waking up in the middle of the night to support their team.

 

[kjironman1]

To be fair, the Blazers haven't exactly been lighting it up in the Rose Garden.

I appreciate anyone who is across the pond who is waking up in the middle of the night to support their team.

I can agree with that. But the Blazers don't get blown out in the Rose Garden much. Hoping for a 10 point loss seems a bit negative to me?

 

[Nikolokolus]

Sure the Blazers can win, but that would require playing a lot better at both ends than what they've shown in the last 7. If the perimeter defense doesn't do a better job of keeping guys out of the lane, then the bigs are going to get into early foul trouble (yet again), and guys like Melo, George and Westbrook are going to have an open buffet at the free throw line.

Vegas has the Blazers as 2.5 point dogs at home for a reason.

 

[TBpup]

I can agree with that. But the Blazers don't get blown out in the Rose Garden much. Hoping for a 10 point loss seems a bit negative to me?

Agreed....but the Blazers were down by 20 to the Raptors who were without their starting C and PF just not that long ago. I hope the Blazers win but the reality of it is, outside of one hot stretch right after getting Nurkic last year against a pretty soft schedule, this team just hasn't been very good for quite some time now.

Their wins have all come against teams with a non-winning record (except for the Pacers). It's very early so the margin is pretty middle of the road...much like the Blazers record. But it was the same for much of last year. They really struggled to beat anyone with a winning record and that went on for most of the season. Opponent record in Wins 22-24, Opponent record in Losses 19-15

 

[Hobbesarable]

Guys look, we have Problems with size and Defense. The okc Players are big and they are 2nd in Defense Rating. Even our big 3 makes 80 points combined, we gonna lose that game. Be realistic, there is absolutely no chance we gonna win that game, the matchup is almost the Same like the bucks, and the last win against them was in 15/16 when we had a run and confidence. I just hope it's not gonna be a blowout, here in Germany we are 9 hours ahead of the pacific northwest. I don't wanna wake up in the middle of the night just to see how the Thunder beats our ass. I would be satisfied if we are not loosing by more than 10. Just my oppinion

I think it's awesome we have fans internationally in Brazil, France, and Germany posting here.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Any team with crawchuck has a chance for hero ball failure in the 4th quarter, especially after irritating his fellow stars with ballhoggery.

 

[THE HCP]

But I thought we were supposed to finish ahead of OKC according to some here.

 

[jonnyboy]

This game could be a big 'fuck you' to large-market pandering primadonnas across the league. I really hope we win. Melo and PG can hop on Westbrick's back and ride out of town after their loss to a Blazers team with more grit and determination. Fingers crossed.

 

[kjironman1]

Agreed....but the Blazers were down by 20 to the Raptors who were without their starting C and PF just not that long ago. I hope the Blazers win but the reality of it is, outside of one hot stretch right after getting Nurkic last year against a pretty soft schedule, this team just hasn't been very good for quite some time now.

Their wins have all come against teams with a non-winning record (except for the Pacers). It's very early so the margin is pretty middle of the road...much like the Blazers record. But it was the same for much of last year. They really struggled to beat anyone with a winning record and that went on for most of the season. Opponent record in Wins 22-24, Opponent record in Losses 19-15

Beating teams with winning records is tough because they have winning records. They have winning records because they are good teams. The Blazers currently have a winning record. Sure this game is going to be tough. But they can win it.

 

[TBpup]

Any team with crawchuck has a chance for hero ball failure in the 4th quarter, especially after irritating his fellow stars with ballhoggery.

Hero ball could easily apply to both teams tonight. Crawful, Westbroke, Me-lo, CJ....that is a lot of ball dominant, shoot first players and Dame isn't far from that group.

 

[Boob-No-More]

Any team with crawchuck has a chance for hero ball failure in the 4th quarter, especially after irritating his fellow stars with ballhoggery.

Is Jamal Crawford really enough of a ballhog to irritate other teams' stars when playing in a different game, in a different city, 1500 miles away?

BNM

 

[gatorpops]

I think Nurk is the deciding factor tonight! Dame is learning how to get the ball to him better in positions that aere good for him to score.
He is going to have a big game tonight!!!!! Probably in excess of 30. He will need to watch fouls in first half however!

 

[Scalma]

Gameplan is the same as it always is against OKC, let Westbrook shoot them out of the game.

 

[BBert]

So I ended up sitting just a few seats from Zach at the movies. I didn't bother him though, I'm a staunch believer of letting our guys enjoy their leisure time without being mobbed by people. Dude is tall as hell, when I saw him I was like "that dude could be a basketball player" then sure enough he gets closer and I see his NBA draft combine sweatshirt and then I got a look at his face, sure enough it was the rook.

At least you weren’t sitting behind him.

 

[riverman]

But I thought we were supposed to finish ahead of OKC according to some here.

They mean finish the regular season....OKC will still be playing according to some while we're having a nice summer....personally, I think we'll get better and better as the season goes on...what's not to like about beating OKC all season long? Surprise me Blazers! The season is just starting....not throwin' in the towel just yet!

 

[Scalma]

But I thought we were supposed to finish ahead of OKC according to some here.

You keep talking like you're not cut from the same cloth. The only difference is you're on the opposite end of the spectrum. It's the same extreme.

 

[riverman]

I expect a good game....we play better teams tougher than we play the bottom feeders most seasons..GO BLAZERS!! They have a bench led by Raymond Felton...

 

[tester551]

He wasn't "Enlightening". He was right. The Blazers should be better. They don't seem to take care of the little things that make a team good.

And IMO that's a direct reflection of Stotts.

 

[Nikolokolus]

This game could be a big 'fuck you' to large-market pandering primadonnas across the league. I really hope we win. Melo and PG can hop on Westbrick's back and ride out of town after their loss to a Blazers team with more grit and determination. Fingers crossed.

Wait a sec. Are you calling OKC a "large market?"