Game Thread GAME# 25: SUNS @ BLAZERS - DECEMBER 6, 2018 - THURSDAY, 7:00 PM, NBCSNW

[Darkwebs]

He has a hamstring injury and might not play. Does @Darkwebs know something we don't? If he were to drop 40 (season high) with a tender hammy, I would have Mrs HCP wear a bag over her head.

Thanks, I edited my post.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

It's really going to be an impressive achievement when we lose to THESE guys...

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

It's really going to be an impressive achievement when we lose to THESE guys...

If they lose to Phoenix w/o Booker at home and they don't fire Stotts on the way to the Locker room, I think that has to prove the whole organization management and all has quit and is just waiting for an ownership change.

 

[Bruno_Sabino]

W

 

[Gronk Brady]

If they lose to Phoenix w/o Booker at home and they don't fire Stotts on the way to the Locker room, I think that has to prove the whole organization management and all has quit and is just waiting for an ownership change.

I’m really hoping they do lose... why keep delaying the inevitable... this team needs change and it’s unfortunate it takes Neil a massive losing streak to see this

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

I’m really hoping they do lose... why keep delaying the inevitable... this team needs change and it’s unfortunate it takes Neil a massive losing streak to see this

If they lose tomorrow and make no changes, I honestly kind of think the white flag has been raised and it’ll change my outlook on the whole season.

 

[TBpup]

I’m really hoping they do lose... why keep delaying the inevitable... this team needs change and it’s unfortunate it takes Neil a massive losing streak to see this

I never root for them to lose. But I do wish they would make changes/adjustments after so many years of basically the same thing. Then again, Stotts isn't great at adjustments so maybe I'm expecting too much for Neil to either.

 

[Gronk Brady]

I never root for them to lose. But I do wish they would make changes/adjustments after so many years of basically the same thing. Then again, Stotts isn't great at adjustments so maybe I'm expecting too much for Neil to either.

I don’t want to root for loses, but feel I’m forced into it by that egotistical clown Neil Olshey... if they win tomorrow all of a sudden things are back on track and he can sweep this team’s problems under the rug

 

[Bruno_Sabino]

Some trade is coming, we need to keep winning. About to start a good winning streak but we still do need trades

 

[Labinot41]

CJ is questionable for this Game

 

[tykendo]

I’m really hoping they do lose... why keep delaying the inevitable... this team needs change and it’s unfortunate it takes Neil a massive losing streak to see this

Wanting the Blazers to lose, Par for the course.

 

[Darkwebs]

 

[tykendo]

Saw that. Bench guards time to earn keep for a change. Sauce and Curry have been a major disappointment of late. Time to get Trent Jr. some minutes with the big boys.

 

[TBpup]

CJ is questionable for this Game

The last time CJ didn't play against the Suns, the Blazers won by 40+....on the road.

 

[BBert]

It's BIV Time!

 

[stampedehero]

Blazers fans right now:

"Two old people carting a tree, girls skipping rope, kids climbing up a hill and Snoopy could not help this tortured Blazer fan." (Also....The steps are missing a handrail>exceeds four risers)

 

[stampedehero]

The last time CJ didn't play against the Suns, the Blazers won by 40+....on the road.

But this is not the same team..

 

[stampedehero]

The Suns have a Hockey coach. Gotta beat them...

 

[Eastoff]

I want to see Jake take some of his minutes

 

[BBert]

Wade Baldwin the Fourth.

Can we please get some defense on our back court? Please?

K Thnx.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

CJ's defense is questionable every Game

FTFY...

 

[Labinot41]

FTFY...

 

[Labinot41]

If the Blazers lose this game, this Team is dead and season is over. There are no excuses to lose against Phoenix, Because their team is already dead.

 

[kjironman1]

If the Blazers lose this game, this Team is dead and season is over. There are no excuses to lose against Phoenix, Because their team is already dead.

It could be the setting for the feel good story of the season. The Blazers showing tremendous resilience after losing their owner and weathering losses as bad as 30 and 40 points have come back in a huge way winning 35 of the next 40 then sweeping their way into the Western Conference Finals. Who would have thought a team that lost by 20 to the lowly Suns in December would have reached such heights?

How does that sound?

 

[TBpup]

It could be the setting for the feel good story of the season. The Blazers showing tremendous resilience after losing their owner and weathering losses as bad as 30 and 40 points have come back in a huge way winning 35 of the next 40 then sweeping their way into the Western Conference Finals. Who would have thought a team that lost by 20 to the lowly Suns in December would have reached such heights?

How does that sound?

Like a fantasy movie even Hollywood wouldn't make. Nice idea though...

 

[Hoopguru]

Tis time last year we were in the midst of a 5 game losing streak. Through the Dec5 last year we had lost 11 games.
And I remember the doom and gloom emotions that were prevalent, which is one your are entitled to express your emotions how ever you want.
And we all know that we went on a pretty decent winning streak, then things look better.
Personally, I think it will happen again. Im not wanting blow it up now or even change coaches, but a trade that made since would be welcome.
Rip City....

 

[hoopsjock]

Tis time last year we were in the midst of a 5 game losing streak. Through the Dec5 last year we had lost 11 games.
And I remember the doom and gloom emotions that were prevalent, which is one your are entitled to express your emotions how ever you want.
And we all know that we went on a pretty decent winning streak, then things look better.
Personally, I think it will happen again. Im not wanting blow it up now or even change coaches, but a trade that made since would be welcome.
Rip City....

I can't excuse crappy play because they also played crappy at the same point last year.

 

[Hoopguru]

I can't excuse crappy play because they also played crappy at the same point last year.

agreed, I really wasn't excusing crappy play, only pointing out that team's records can change through out the season and like the game being a game of runs, so can the season.
Do It think they make the WC or NBA finals heck no. I still predict they finish in the middle of the pack.

 

[blue9]

agreed, I really wasn't excusing crappy play, only pointing out that team's records can change through out the season

Which is why I care little about the W/L record, and am more concerned with HOW they play. Terry's playbook is ass, and the last few years we haven't even had decent/consistent effort/execution of his ass playbook. A few good weeks in the W/L column helps mask the major problems every year, but doesn't actually do anything to solve them.

 

[Hoopguru]

Which is why I care little about the W/L record, and am more concerned with HOW they play. Terry's playbook is ass, and the last few years we haven't even had decent/consistent effort/execution of his ass playbook. A few good weeks in the W/L column helps mask the major problems every year, but doesn't actually do anything to solve them.

Sure, HOW they play is important to every franchise. Look at how many of the 30 teams have been mediocre for so long, with many making changes after changes and still not leaping above mediocrity. Hell, Im not against changing things and I think this franchise is going to see many big time changes down the road and they all art going to be good.
Stott's is probably gone before all star break if things don't turn quickly. Changing coaches is always the easiest thing to do for sure and could spark more synergy?