Game Thread GAME# 18: BLAZERS @ 76ERS - NOVEMBER 22, 2017 - WEDNESDAY, 4:00 PM (PST), NBCSNW

[Pinwheel1]

Imagine the 76ers with Paul George at SG.

They'd start 6'10/6'9/6'9/6'10/7'1

They could switch 1-4. I really think PG needs to go to Philly this offseason. That team would be a matchup nightmare for the Warriors.

Yeah that is what I thought about George with the Blazers ......and then again with OKC. Yet they are currently 7-9. Yes I am sure they will turn it around, but still not exactly the dominant force we thought they would be.

 

[BonesJones]

Yeah that is what I thought about George with the Blazers ......and then again with OKC. Yet they are currently 7-9. Yes I am sure they will turn it around, but still not exactly the dominant force we thought they would be.

I just mean from the standpoint that every starter would be 6'9 or taller.

 

[BonesJones]

I would love to get flack that means we won

How bout you quit predicting losses and hope for the best?

 

[BonesJones]

I also expect a L, i would be surprised if the Blazers win thid game, but you never know. One thing i am sure is Embiid will kill Nurkic. Nurk will Foul 2 times after 3 minutes and Then sit on the Bench many many times during the game because he cant Stop Embiid without Fouling. At the end of the game he will have round about 15 minutes and 4 points, 2 rebounds, 0 assist, 4 turnover. Yes that's what I expect from our "Future Center". While Embiid will have over 25 points and 8-10 Rebounds

This prediction is good. It means we're more likely to win.

 

[Sweetriverphil]

Pat Connaughton is going to dunk on Joel Embiid so hard he's going to request a trade. I think nurk gets up for this game, he'll lead the team in scoring until he and Embiid get thrown out of the game simultaneously for head butting each other.

 

[DUB]

I'm intrigued by the idea of putting Vonleh on Simmons. Back off, make him a jumpshooter. If Simmons drives, Vonleh has the lateral quickness to stay in front of guards, he should be able to stay in front of Simmons, and the length to bother his shot. Could Vonleh keep it up all game? I doubt it, but I'd love to see the matchup at least a few times.

 

[stampedehero]

Since I grew up and have lived in Jersey, the Sixers are the major NBA team in this part of the State. I followed the team over the years, but especially loved the Dr. J days.

 

[illmatic99]

I will be traveling and making connections much of the game. Unfortunate. Just hoping Nurk plays smart and stays out of foul trouble.

 

[DaLincolnJones]

As usual,nice thread DW. Going to get off work early to watch this game. Either way, I like the way they play, so this should challenge our Blazers.

 

[THE HCP]

Noah looking good warming up

 

[BlazerBeav]

Another big game out of Noah would certainly help the cause. This is still a game we *should* win - especially with it not being a back-to-back. We owe them one for the game they (and the officials) stole from us in Philly last year.

 

[Jade Falcon]

Hmm...I don't watch much Eastern Conference Basketball, so I don't know what to make of this Philly team. But I'm hoping Nurk drops another 28 point game on them.

I doubt it happens, but I have hope.

 

[ripcityboy]

Those Beat headphones that Vonleh is wearing are a fucking rip off cost.... maybe around 10 bucks to make and the markup is geometric. Dr. Dre cornered the market nn headphones. More power to him but I wouldnt buy one.

 

[stampedehero]

C'mon Blazers

 

[ripcityboy]

Gotta win those 50-50s.

 

[GrandJury]

Guaranteed loss tonight

 

[Cippy91]

Jesus fucking Christ what is up with this team and slow starts?! All the time, non stop slow starts

 

[GrandJury]

Sixers are really good

You can already tell Blazers just look to slow for them

 

[GrandJury]

Jesus fucking Christ what is up with this team and slow starts?! All the time, non stop slow starts

Tell me about it

 

[ripcityboy]

Guaranteed loss tonight

Yeah. What I was thinking. Bad match up and too much star power. If we had a single fucking SF who could shoot the ball it would make a difference. But Olshey won't do shit.

 

[Trackjack]

Why can't this team come out ready to play. At least Stotts call a early time out.

 

[Jade Falcon]

wooooooowwww.....

 

[SIeepwalker]

We would be so good if we were allowed to score the first 3 minutes of games

 

[H.C.]

Hurd on Simmons - The ability to go to either hand makes it tough to contest a shot.
No? The guy can't throw a rock in the ocean. Back off don't let him get layups. Literally come on.

 

[GrandJury]

Yeah. What I was thinking. Bad match up and too much star power. If we had a single fucking SF who could shoot the ball it would make a difference. But Olshey won't do shit.

I agree I just hope we don’t get blown out

We couldn’t even beat this team back when they use to try to lose on purpose

 

[The Professional Fan]

Philly is scary, no doubt about it

 

[Jade Falcon]

Sixers are really good

You can already tell Blazers just look to slow for them

Their coach of 5 years has a .244 record.

If Stotts can't win against that, then we're in seriously deep shit.

 

[SportsAndWhine]

Two questions:

1 - will we score tonight?
2 - would you trade Dame, CJ, and Nurkic for Simmons and Embiid?

 

[GrandJury]

Damn Lillard can’t hit from 3 no more

 

[The Professional Fan]

Oh Nurk