Game Thread GAME# 35: KINGS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 4, 2021 - THURSDAY, 7:00, NBCSNW

[wizenheimer]

only read the last page of the game thread...away from internet for the game...sorry if what I say has been said already

* I wonder what Dame's clutch stats look like now....he was #1 in most clutch categories a couple of weeks ago. What is higher than 1? I like stats, but when I see that Dame has only been credited with 5 wins, according to winshares, I know the winshares accountant hasn't watched Blazer games

* I'll say again, Kanter is a flawed big man, but he does a few things at an elite level, and those few things are critical for the Blazer cause

* Zach is still in a damn walking boot?

* CJ being out was a big opportunity for Simons, but he's showing he's apparently 2 years away from being 2 years away

* Jordan Kent is really getting on my nerves

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

that will never get old.

I know, right? I couldn't help myself.

Kinda like SlyPokerDog chasing his tail until he gives up and finds it easier to lick his bum.

Wait, what?

 

[DDolla]

Can’t Play Kanter... #respect to the Turkish Warrior

 

[DDolla]

All I can say is.... I missed Kevin Calabro. This guy Kent is no good.

 

[twobullz]

Can we swap kanter with Holmes

I don't know 22 and 21 vs 12 and 11. I think I would rather keep Kanter.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

how can you tell when a fish is drinking?

A fish is always drinking.

Kinda like HCP is always eating.

(I know I vowed to not poke fun at him, but man.... but even he didn't post a like to my post defending his honor, so I have to slap the low-hanging fruit.)

 

[AldoTrapani]

Yeah, @AldoTrapani has gotten his head on straight about that shit. He was the only one I saw saying that at 30 Dame was over the hill. Dame is likely still on his way up but definitely not on the way down.

I love dame but he started very slow that first week. I was wrong. It happens.

But on another note I’m headed to the all star break correctly predicating 7 of the last 7 games! Let’s go blazers

 

[wizenheimer]

A fish is always drinking.

Kinda like HCP is always eating.

(I know I vowed to not poke fun at him, but man.... but even he didn't post a like to my post defending his honor, so I have to slap the low-hanging fruit.)

how low do you have to be to slap HCP's low-hanging fruit?

 

[jlprk]

Jordan Kent is really getting on my nerves

All I can say is.... I missed Kevin Calabro. This guy Kent is no good.

You too??!! I was comparing them the whole game. I thought I was the only one.

 

[wizenheimer]

You too??!! I was comparing them the whole game. I thought I was the only one.

I want Mike & Mike back. The boy scout and drunk uncle

 

[Darkwebs]

I want Mike & Mike back. The boy scout and drunk uncle

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

how low do you have to be to slap HCP's low-hanging fruit?

Ask your sister?

 

[blazerkor]

I love dame but he started very slow that first week. I was wrong. It happens.

But on another note I’m headed to the all star break correctly predicating 7 of the last 7 games! Let’s go blazers

You're good man, you've been predicting these wins and losses like a pro lately. I just hope we don't see Dame deferring to CJ as much as he was at the start of the season, when CJ comes back in a week or whatever.

 

[jlprk]

I want Mike & Mike back. The boy scout and drunk uncle

In Kevin Calabro we had NBA royalty, and didn't appreciate it. He made the game exciting.

 

[riverman]

You too??!! I was comparing them the whole game. I thought I was the only one.

He missed his calling...he should definitely be doing the Tony Robbins self help circuit! Maybe with a headset mike teaching a hot yoga class in an abandoned Walmart somewhere in Nebraska

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

In Kevin Calabro we had NBA royalty, and didn't appreciate it. He made the game exciting.

I appreciated it. I got a couple pics with him and chatted him up at an annual event two years in a row. Y'all bitches.... FAMS!

 

[wizenheimer]

Ask your sister?

she's busy with my low-hanging fruit

 

[blazerkor]

In Kevin Calabro we had NBA royalty, and didn't appreciate it. He made the game exciting.

Yeah I think Kent and Barrett are both way too amateurish. I don't need the guy on the couch next to me doing play by play or someone made of wood doing it either. If Calabro really is done, we need to go after another actual pro.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

she's busy with my low-hanging fruit

Ah.... ugh... so you live in Canby....?

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

she's busy with my low-hanging fruit

I'm disturbed that riverman likes this.....

#justsayin

 

[riverman]

Yeah I think Kent and Barrett are both way too amateurish. I don't need the guy on the couch next to me doing play by play or someone made of wood doing it either. If Calabro really is done, we need to go after another actual pro.

I honestly think Travis Demers and Michael Holton are the best listen we have right now...Travis calls a solid game...has a ton of knowledge about the rule book..Michael Holton has grown into the commentary role very well...he brings a high BBIQ to the mix...both are better than the Mike's....Wheels and Holton were my favorite duo on the radio but Travis has surprised me with his professionalism

 

[Scalma]

I don't know 22 and 21 vs 12 and 11. I think I would rather keep Kanter.

yeah, I prefer not making my judgements on a game or two

 

[riverman]

I'm disturbed that riverman likes this.....

#justsayin

I found wisenheimer's post to be hilarious.....reminded me of a hillbilly real estate joke...why houses don't sell in moonshine country....because you find your spouse in the same house you were raised in. I'll probably go to hell for that "like"

 

[wizenheimer]

In Kevin Calabro we had NBA royalty, and didn't appreciate it. He made the game exciting.

I kind of feel I'm my own gauge for excitement....don't need a voice-over to guide me. Maybe it was that I found the Callabro/Hurd mix kind of grating, although they did get a little better after they gave up the Laurel & Hardy routine

but Mike and Mike made things entertaining for me, especially when they went full doofus

 

[Darkwebs]

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

I found wisenheimer's post to be hilarious.....reminded me of a hillbilly real estate joke...why houses don't sell in moonshine country....because you find your spouse in the same house you were raised in. I'll probably go to hell for that "like"

FAMS....

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Ah.... ugh... so you live in Canby....?

No disrespect, OB.

I just grew up knowing Canby as.... Canby.... where "Your sister can be your wife." I know you're only new to town.

 

[Darkwebs]

So Lillard is the next Jordan? You heard it here first from ESPN.

 

[wizenheimer]

So Lillard is the next Jordan? You heard it here first from ESPN.

Dame is the only PG on that list; and the only guy under 6'6

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Postgame Notes – March 4, 2021
Portland 123, Sacramento 119
Game No. 35, Home Game No. 17


TEAM
• Portland has a record of 21-14 through 35 games, marking the team’s best record through 35 games since the 2014-15 season (27-8).
• With their 21st win of the season, the Trail Blazers head into the all-star break as one of eight teams at or above .600, and one of five teams riding a three-game or better win streak.
• Portland was 15-of-38 (39.5%) from deep, while Sacramento was 11-of-29 (37.9%) from 3-PT range. The Trail Blazers have made at least 10 three-pointers in 48 consecutive games, tied with the Toronto Raptors (Feb. 2020 - Feb. 2021) for the third longest streak in NBA history.
• The Trail Blazers reserves recorded 35 points to the Kings 23. Sacramento had seven players score in double-figures, including all five starters.
• Portland shot 24-of-25 (96.0%) from the free-throw line, while Sacramento was 10-of-16 (62.5%) from the stripe. It was the 10th time Portland has shot at least 90% from the line this season, and the Trail Blazers improved to 9-2 in games with 20 or more made free-throws.

PLAYER
• Damian Lillard tied a season-high with 44 points (13-26 FG, 8-15 3-PT, 10-10 FT), one rebound, seven assists and one block in 38 minutes. It was his fourth game with 40+ this season, and 37th for his career.
• Enes Kanter recorded his 20th double-double of the season, finishing with 22 points on 11-of-15 shooting, 21 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. It was his seventh career game with 20-plus points and 20-plus rebounds.
• Carmelo Anthony had 16 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3-PT, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block in 25 minutes off the bench. It was his third consecutive game scoring in double-figures.
• Robert Covington had seven points (2-6 FG, 1-5 3-PT, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, three steals and three blocks. It was the first time this season he has recorded at least three steals and three blocks in the same game.
• Derrick Jones Jr. finished with eight points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3-PT, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block. His four assists tied a career-high (five times).
• Nassir Little had nine points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3-PT, 4-4 FT) and pulled down three rebounds in 18 minutes off the bench.
• De’Aaron Fox led the Kings with 32 points (12-26 FG, 2-6 3-PT, 6-10 FT), eight rebounds, 12 assists and one block. It was the eighth time Fox has recorded at least 30 points and 10 assists in his career.
• Buddy Hield added 21 points (8-17 FG, 5-12 3-PT), six rebounds and three assists in 37 minutes. It was his third consecutive game with at least 20 points.