Game Thread GAME# 48: BLAZERS @ BUCKS - JANUARY 31, 2015 - SATURDAY, 5:30 PM (PST), CSNNW

[Strenuus]

Has anyone in the media asked Stotts why Crabbe was suddenly relegated to the last spot on the bench? Or would he just give the same old canned response?

It's infuriating that no one brings it up. I think they get told before hand not to ask.

 

[KingSpeed]

But we don't want the division remember?!?! :MARIS61:

I never said we don't want the division. I said we already HAVE the division. Should try to move up in conference.

 

[KingSpeed]

It's infuriating that no one brings it up. I think they get told before hand not to ask.

Tweet Jabari Young and ask him to ask.

 

[PDXFonz]

I think I speak for us all when I say "Buck January"

 

[Strenuus]

6-4 is very good. 60% is 49-33. That's a good record.

So New Orleans is a play off team.

Charlotte at 19-27 is a playoff team.

AND us, at 3-7 in the last 10, would not be.

I mean, since it's always consistent and everything.

 

[KingSpeed]

I think we're the ones in a free fall. Fuck me. Do something yesterday Olshey

We're the 4th seed. Don't overreact. We just lost three good teams on the road. February- more rest, less games, and time to make up ground against the good teams at home.

 

[Blazinaway]

Lol crabbe gets himself a steal first 10 seconds

and Vic a 3! ut Stotts does not know wh

Maybe Stotts should've played Claver some, huh?

nah, Stotts, thinks he can't shoot yet Vic in limited time has better shooting percentages than virtually any bench player except Meyers

 

[Blazinaway]

It's infuriating that no one brings it up. I think they get told before hand not to ask.

or why Vic hardly plays?

 

[Blazinaway]

We're the 4th seed. Don't overreact. We just lost three good teams on the road. February- more rest, less games, and time to make up ground against the good teams at home.

shut up

 

[Darkwebs]

I think I speak for us all when I say "Buck January"

Yes, thank god this nightmare month is over. Hopefully, February brings better and brighter things for the Blazers

 

[KingSpeed]

So New Orleans is a play off team.

Charlotte at 19-27 is a playoff team.

AND us, at 3-7 in the last 10, would not be.

I mean, since it's always consistent and everything.

When did I say New Orleans is a playoff team? You said 6-4 isn't good. I said it is.

 

[KingSpeed]

Yes, thank god this nightmare month is over. Hopefully, February brings better and brighter things for the Blazers

It will.

 

[Strenuus]

When did I say New Orleans is a playoff team? You said 6-4 isn't good. I said it is.

Those were just a couple teams playing 6-4 or better. I thought that was insinuated. Eh.

 

[MarAzul]

The is no glue left in this team.

Will Stotts survive?

 

[KingSpeed]

We had a 14-18 stretch last season and we still got the 5 seed and made it to the second round and lost to a team that no one could beat. Teams have bad stretches. We have a better record than the champs. We've been one of the most injured teams in the entire league. Batum, Aldridge, Lopez, and Freeland have missed lots of games. Even CJ and Crabbe had injuries. And we're still 32-16. Why can't you appreciate what we HAVE done?

 

[Aussie Blazer!]

Maybe Stotts should've played Claver some, huh?

Claver is showing he has improved hit outside shooting. I wish he had been in for more then 1min

 

[Strenuus]

We had a 14-18 stretch last season and we still got the 5 seed and made it to the second round and lost to a team that no one could beat. Teams have bad stretches. We have a better record than the champs. We've been one of the most injured teams in the entire league. Batum, Aldridge, Lopez, and Freeland have missed lots of games. Even CJ and Crabbe had injuries. And we're still 32-16. Why can't you appreciate what we HAVE done?

Honestly, because it doesn't feel like it's what we are NOW. I'm just glad we have some cushion.

 

[Blazinaway]

Claver is showing he has improved hit outside shooting. I wish he had been in for more then 1min

yet Stotts does not reward that

 

[blue32]

It just is what it is. We have the 4 seed right now. We're 8-9 games ahead of OKC. We're 20 games better than our hated Lakers. And we are playing WITHOUT OUR STARTING CENTER.

BS. We were playing great without him for a long time. Dame's play lately is suspicious. Nic Batum is worthless, has been all year. Crabbe is MUCH better than CJ; Yet CJ gets burn. And Wes has been hot.n.cold.

The only consistent has been LMA. Because hes our legit AllStar.

Look I love our team and Dame (hes the only Jersey I own), but we seriously need a wheat grass shot or something.. lol

 

[KingSpeed]

2010-11 Mavs had two 6 game losing streaks and won the championship. It's like you guys won't be happy unless we win 70 games! Lopez is CRUCIAL to our success on both sides of the court and he has missed a lot of time. We've done a very good job of staying in the hunt with him out of the lineup. He will be back soon and Everyone will benefit. Lillard and Wes have been playing hurt and this rest will do them good. Be happy that Aldridge is a warrior who is playing with a major injury and showing that he can contribute at an MVP level. In the long term, we're gonna be great down the stretch.

 

[PDXFonz]

We're the 4th seed. Don't overreact. We just lost three good teams on the road. February- more rest, less games, and time to make up ground against the good teams at home.

You're just trying to save face and hope that everyone forgets about your rockets thread!

 

[KingSpeed]

BS. We were playing great without him for a long time. Dame's play lately is suspicious. Nic Batum is worthless, has been all year. Crabbe is MUCH better than CJ; Yet CJ gets burn. And Wes has been hot.n.cold.

The only consistent has been LMA. Because hes our legit AllStar.

Look I love our team and Dame (hes the only Jersey I own), but we seriously need a wheat grass shot or something.. lol

Yes, we found ways to with without Lopez. But it's not sustainable. Having to cover for the holes his absence leaves takes its toll on everyone, especially Aldridge.

 

[KingSpeed]

You're just trying to save face and hope that everyone forgets about your rockets thread!

This has nothing to do with my Rockets thread or me for that matter though the Rockets did lose to Detroit tonight.

 

[Aussie Blazer!]

yet Stotts does not reward that

I guess Nico does make his turnovers look stylish

 

[EGame]

On the bright side at least we didnt waste another big lma performance. I dont blame him for going out of his way to do more

 

[Sinobas]

I haven't even watched a game in awhile. Just not interested right now. This team just needs to get into the playoffs. This is looking very similar to last year, great start, went into a free fall....played .500 ball for awhile, then we finished the season strong. We are now definitely in our free fall stage.

 

[blue32]

On the bright side at least we didnt waste another big lma performance. I dont blame him for going out of his way to do more

We lost against some serious scrubs AND Jason Kidd. Ugh. Kinda pissed about that.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

It's getting harder and harder to watch the product were putting out. It's so frustrating.

 

[KingSpeed]

Honestly, because it doesn't feel like it's what we are NOW. I'm just glad we have some cushion.

EXACTLY. Be glad for our cushion. We worked really hard for that so that we could sustain these tough times and not fall out of the playoffs. We had almost no injuries last year, 4 starters played every game, and we are playing almost as well this year with TONS of injuries. Every single one of our starters has a major injury right now. Yet, they are soldiering on and giving it their best. You guys KNOW I'm a big fan that lives and breathes this team and I'm telling you, relax. We have a LOT to be happy about.

 

[KingSpeed]

It's getting harder and harder to watch the product were putting out. It's so frustrating.

It's been tough, yes, but it will get better.