Game Thread GAME# 45: BLAZERS @ MAGIC - MARCH 26, 2021 - FRIDAY, 5:00, NBCSNW

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Should the Blazers rest Lillard (who has been dealing with a few minor injuries) this game?

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Scalma said:


Like come on I know it’s the nba, and these type of games can go either way, but do the smart thing and rest Dame. Don’t even give him the option, because we all know what he will decide if you do.
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I bet that team still scores 110 on this club.
 
Darkwebs said:


C'mon DJ, Hood's corpse is not even cold yet.

j/k
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Our starting SF-PG-SG

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The Blazers are going to be incorporating Nurk and maybe Powell into the offense. They could use a bit of an exhibition-type game just to work out the kinks. But Dame and CJ should get some rest at the end of the game if they take care of business the first 3 quarters.
 
Scalma said:


Like come on I know it’s the nba, and these type of games can go either way, but do the smart thing and rest Dame. Don’t even give him the option, because we all know what he will decide if you do.
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No way. We barley beat decimated teams WITH Dame. I’m good
 
Wonder what the rotation is tonight. It’s gonna be a pickup vibe with Orlando short on players so I don’t think not knowing any of the sets will hurt Powell too much. If he’s a go I would guess he’s gonna start.
 
Looks like Toronto plays Phoenix tonight as well, so I assume they are just as urgent to get all the physicals done in time.
 
Pinwheel1 said:
Looks like Toronto plays Phoenix tonight as well, so I assume they are just as urgent to get all the physicals done in time.
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There was a clip of Trent in their locker room, so I’m guessing all three players in the trade will play today. Got lucky cuz both teams are in Florida, so not much travel.
 
No shit, i wouldn't have been shoked if Terry had played Dame 40 minutes tonight
 
blazerkor said:
I think Dame will play. He said in his post game that both knees are a little bruised but it's nothing he hasn't dealt with before. I think it will be very appealing for him to be on the floor again with Nurk, get to run their pick and roll and have a backup big that Stotts will play. I hope that the medical staff always has the final say in these things and if for Dame's health, both short and long term, it's better to rest, I hope he does.

This is a winnable game and that's another reason I want Dame to play because you always try to get wins where you can. With our back court being thinned out right now, sitting Dame could actually impeded our ability to win.
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Dame is too competitive to decide for himself when he plays. That guy could have his leg amputated and be out shooting buckets later that day.
 
maxiep said:
Dame is too competitive to decide for himself when he plays. That guy could have his leg amputated and be out shooting buckets later that day.
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He's also mentioned multiple times that he is going to be smart this year and not over exert himself to burn out before the playoffs. He specifically said once they know we'll be in the top 6, they'll plan rest around creating matchups for the playoffs-- honestly, the candor was a bit surprising.

The past few months where he has absolutely CARRIED the team has him worn out both mentally and physically. He's almost 31 now and has more miles than players drafted years before him.

A break for a week or two while our schedule is soft might not be a bad idea. We have enough science/data to show how valuable this kinda recovery is now-- no need to be all macho and suck it up/rub salt on it any longer
 
No Dame tonight against 8 Magic players. Why am I so nervous?
 
nurk felt discomfort in his right calf at todays practice and is out for tonights game

just precaution i would assume
 
illmatic99 said:
A break for a week or two while our schedule is soft might not be a bad idea. We have enough science/data to show how valuable this kinda recovery is now-- no need to be all macho and suck it up/rub salt on it any longer
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Then I would have him sit out the really tough games, not the easier ones. We need as many wins as possible, and I doubt we win this game tonight without him.
 
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