Game Thread GAME# 46: CAVALIERS @ BLAZERS - JANUARY 16, 2019 - WEDNESDAY, 7:00 PM, NBCSNW

[PtldPlatypus]

Dame is now questionable for tonight's game with a right hand strain.

You beat me to it. Still, I'm posting the tweet.

 

[oldmangrouch]

Dame is now questionable for tonight's game with a right hand strain.

And just like that a winnable game becomes a loss.

What's the over under on CJ FG attempts? 30?

 

[THE HCP]

Start Anfernee!!!!!! Let's see what the kid can do?

 

[tester551]

And just like that a winnable game becomes a loss.

What's the over under on CJ FG attempts? 30?

Cleveland is one of the few teams I think would really benefit and would pay a premium to acquire CJ. Unfortunately, there isn't much on their roster that would really interest me in a trade.

Maybe something like Nance + Burks for McCollum + Swanigan (should be a legal trade at the end of the month). Nance is under-rated and would be a good fit at the PF spot for us... but this still feels a bit light for us.

 

[Bruno_Sabino]

When happen ? Dame was ok last game against the kings. He should be fine to play

 

[kjironman1]

You beat me to it. Still, I'm posting the tweet.

Rest Day?

 

[TBpup]

You beat me to it. Still, I'm posting the tweet.

Showcasing CJ. Trade in 2 weeks.

 

[hoopsjock]

Showcasing CJ. Trade in 2 weeks.

Yeah, right!

 

[TBpup]

Yeah, right!

One can hope....don't take that away from me.

 

[Scalma]

Doesn’t look like Lillard is playing. He probably could use the rest anyway.

So what’s the rotation? I’m guessing Curry starts

Curry
McCollum
Layman
Aminu
Nurkic

McCollum
Stauskas
Turner
Collins
Leonard

Someone should send Terry a gift basket if it’s anything else.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Doesn’t look like Lillard is playing. He probably could use the rest anyway.

So what’s the rotation? I’m guessing Curry starts

Curry
McCollum
Layman
Aminu
Nurkic

McCollum
Stauskas
Turner
Collins
Leonard

Someone should send Terry a gift basket if it’s anything else.

Doesnt terry usually go to the very end of the bench usually to not mess up rotations. I thinm Baldwin is still in the g-league, so maybe Simons gets his 1st nba start!

 

[BonesJones]

Cleveland is one of the few teams I think would really benefit and would pay a premium to acquire CJ. Unfortunately, there isn't much on their roster that would really interest me in a trade.

Maybe something like Nance + Burks for McCollum + Swanigan (should be a legal trade at the end of the month). Nance is under-rated and would be a good fit at the PF spot for us... but this still feels a bit light for us.

Doesnt work because Nance is on a Poison Pill.

This would work though, and be better for us:

POR Gets: Larry Nance Jr, Alec Burks, Wesley Johnson, JR Smith,
CLE Gets: C.J. McCollum, Evan Turner, Jahlil Okafor
NOP Gets: Jordan Clarkson

 

[BonesJones]

God damn it Terry!

 

[BonesJones]

Why isnt Layman in?!?!

 

[BonesJones]

Just getting it out of my system since I'm going to the game.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Why isnt Layman in?!?!

Is Moe playing?

 

[Scalma]

Doesnt terry usually go to the very end of the bench usually to not mess up rotations. I thinm Baldwin is still in the g-league, so maybe Simons gets his 1st nba start!

Usually yeah but he’s not starting a rookie are you nuts?

 

[THE HCP]

Dame in
Mo out

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Usually yeah but he’s not starting a rookie are you nuts?

Yes, I slept like 2 hours last night. So yes...

 

[kjironman1]

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Dame in
Mo out

That for the game tonight or was that an update on the mrs’ schedule?

 

[kjironman1]

 

[THE HCP]

Great inside info Richman!

 

[THE HCP]

JinxSpeed letting us know Dame is playing in 5....4....3....2.....1.....

 

[kjironman1]

I kinda hate trying to post tweets. They seem to be someone's whim of the moment and change as quick as i can post them.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Great inside info Richman!

You youre doing a better inside job than the reporter!

 

[kjironman1]

Great inside info Richman!

To be fair he fixed it pretty quick.

 

[ripcityboy]

So Layman isn't going to start which probably means he will get even less playing time?

(BRB got to go the other room for a second.)

 

[THE HCP]

To be fair he fixed it pretty quick.

Of course he did, as soon as he realized he was wrong. He had a 50/50 chance.

 

[KingSpeed]

I was talking about excitement levels of certain seasons, not really the results. Almost everyone thought with a healthy lineup featuring Roy, Aldridge, and Oden that we would eventually contend. It's why the 2007 lottery reveal turned out to be more exciting than what actually happened.

The teams in the 80s and 90s that were stagnant were mostly littered with excellent players. It's not like this team would be champions if it wasn't for one team standing in the way like the Warriors. We couldn't even win one game in the 1st round against the Pelicans.

Adding Buck was a big significant move. Same with adding Cliffy in the draft. They made the Finals their 1st year together, of course we'd want to keep that team together.

Ah. I understand now. You’re right. The 2006 draft was exciting in the moment. Our 13 game win streak was exciting in the moment too. Also blowing out 73-9 Warriors team.