Game Thread GAME# 11: BUCKS @ BLAZERS - NOVEMBER 6, 2018 - TUESDAY, 7:00 (PST), NBCSNW

[ripcityboy]

They said we’re not a top tier in the West team.

Every post I read on other other boards or here from podcasts is, "They made the third seed last year and got swept. And they'll get swept again."
You'd think no team in NBA history didn't live up to postseason expectations and got better the next year.

I would almost have to admit that Bones was right and WE ARE being disrespected. But don't worry I will never let him see that..... OH SHIT. AM I TYPING?!!

 

[TBpup]

Tip for all the young guys: Take the over on the Blazers every single year; retire at 50.

Took the 'Over' on a trip to Vegas a couple of months ago. They just need to go 34-37 the rest of the way.

 

[THE HCP]

They just asked “Are the Blazers for real?” on The Starters and they’re saying no, we’ll lose in playoffs again.

AND?

 

[THE HCP]

They just asked “Are the Blazers for real?” on The Starters and they’re saying no, we’ll lose in playoffs again.

The ducking Starters!?! That’s explains everything.

 

[kjironman1]

By the way, we’re the only team in the league that is Top 3 in both Ortg and Drtg. If you’re wondering, GS is 10th in Drtg.

So they probably will have a hard time guarding us? Just a thought?

 

[Rozay]

Every post I read on other other boards or here from podcasts is, "They made the third seed last year and got swept. And they'll get swept again."
You'd think no team in NBA history didn't live up to postseason expectations and got better the next year.

I would almost have to admit that Bones was right and WE ARE being disrespected. But don't worry I will never let him see that..... OH SHIT. AM I TYPING?!!

We just got to get out of the first round. Regular season success doesn’t mean anything really. Shit last year we were the 3rd seed and even won 13 in a row. So I can see why others might not sweat the successful season we are having so far..

 

[bobf]

1, Nurk
2. Aminu
3. McCollum
4. Zach

2017 RPM: Aminu +2.0, Nurk +1.8, C.J. -0.3, Zack -3.7
2016 RPM: Aminu +1.3, C.J. +1.1
2015 RPM: Aminu +1.7, C.J. +2.2
2014 RPM: Aminu +2.7, C.J. +1.4

Aminu is by far the most underrated Blazer. Aminu is better than last year's Nurk, but Nurk looks much improved offensively this year.

Zach may well surpass them all. But he did suck last year in spite of looking smooth at times. That's not a knock, he was 19 years old.

 

[ripcityboy]

We just got to get out of the first round. Regular season success doesn’t mean anything really. Shit last year we were the 3rd seed and even won 13 in a row. So I can see why others might not sweat the successful season we are having so far..

I didn't mind at first either. But look at Houston. They suck ass right now but people still say the organization is one of the best hands down. They get the benefit of the doubt despite making some bad moves this off season. There are still criticized within reason. Yet we have a first round loss and that DEFINES us, going forward. Is there nothing we can do during the regular season shows we are for real, what is our tape measure.... BEATING GOLDEN STATE? I just don't like being minimized like that.

 

[BonesJones]

Every post I read on other other boards or here from podcasts is, "They made the third seed last year and got swept. And they'll get swept again."
You'd think no team in NBA history didn't live up to postseason expectations and got better the next year.

I would almost have to admit that Bones was right and WE ARE being disrespected. But don't worry I will never let him see that..... OH SHIT. AM I TYPING?!!

 

[Rozay]

I didn't mind at first either. But look at Houston. They suck ass right now but people still say the organization is one of the best hands down. They get the benefit of the doubt despite making some bad moves this off season. There are still criticized within reason. Yet we have a first round loss and that DEFINES us, going forward. Is there nothing we can do during the regular season shows we are for real, what is our tape measure.... BEATING GOLDEN STATE? I just don't like being minimized like that.

Our tape measure is to get out the 1st round

 

[KingSpeed]

I didn't mind at first either. But look at Houston. They suck ass right now but people still say the organization is one of the best hands down. They get the benefit of the doubt despite making some bad moves this off season. There are still criticized within reason. Yet we have a first round loss and that DEFINES us, going forward. Is there nothing we can do during the regular season shows we are for real, what is our tape measure.... BEATING GOLDEN STATE? I just don't like being minimized like that.

We beat Golden State 2 out of 3 times last year

 

[ripcityboy]

Our tape measure is to get out the 1st round

Until we actually make the WCF's with the current group I don't think they will change their opinions of us.
It'll be the same ole, same ole. "Good shooting team, defend consistently, but won't go far in the playoffs."
I may be crazy but I think the makeup of the team is already changing with the emergence of Zach and the expiring
contracts next year. As long as we keep the team growing from within and add players when necessary, something
has to break.... even super teams fail on occasion.

 

[ripcityboy]

We beat Golden State 2 out of 3 times last year

Not during the regular season, KS.