Game Thread GAME# 48: BUCKS @ BLAZERS - APRIL 2, 2021 - FRIDAY, 7:00, NBATV & NBCSNW

[Tince]

They shouldnt be better than us, let alone 20 points better. Most impressive win in 2021 other than Philly has been Dallas...

You can be happy with our 29-18 record though. Im not stopping you. Rough road ahead.

WHAT?!? In what world should they not be better than us?

Find one NBA writer who thought we'd be better than them coming into the season. One. Then I'll find you a handful that disagree.

 

[MickZagger]

6 more 3 pointers

Blazer fan math! I love it

 

[B-Roy]

Single coverage on Giannis still. Great

 

[B-Roy]

If Terry really thinks single coverage on Giannis is the best chance of beating the bucks I have nothing to say

 

[Tince]

I just debated it. There's no zero debate. This isn't the Bucks of a couple years ago, this is the Bucks of this year who are really quite mortal.

Fair point. Some here expect us to win every game. 72-0 is reasonable to some.

You'd be hard pressed to find a non-Blazer fan who would think Portland should be better.

 

[PHXBlazer1]

Giannis is just too much tonight

 

[BigGameDamian]

MELO!!

 

[PHXBlazer1]

Whats up with Dames FT's tonight??

 

[TBpup]

This is to take NOTHINIG away from Dame, but with 30+ points, 4 rebs, and 3 assists on very efficient shooting, he is NO WHERE NEAR being the best player on the court.

Giannis is just that good.

 

[TBpup]

Fair point. Some here expect us to win every game. 72-0 is reasonable to some.

You'd be hard pressed to find a non-Blazer fan who would think Portland should be better.

Who?

 

[Tince]

First 4 results when you search 2020 nba preseason predictions... Both the writers and computers are unanimous on who is expected to be better.

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba...f-projections-picks/xh1qswkji7pm1dnc5qk4a55sz

https://www.teamrankings.com/blog/nba/preseason-predictions-projections-2020-21

https://www.forbes.com/sites/shaney...tions-for-the-2020-21-season/?sh=7287e0d47cb0

https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2021-nba-predictions/

 

[TBpup]

Portland makes a run, so MIL calls a play to go at whomever CJ is guarding.

Easy, uncontested lay up.

 

[James lamphear]

Need the young go in allow them finish this game.

 

[Tince]

This is to take NOTHINIG away from Dame, but with 30+ points, 4 rebs, and 3 assists on very efficient shooting, he is NO WHERE NEAR being the best player on the court.

Giannis is just that good.

True... Their #1 > ours. Their #2 > ours. Top end talent wins in the long run.

And like you said, that's no knock on Dame, he's amazing!

 

[Tince]

RoCo has done his job on offense tonight. Glad to see him continue his play!

Tough ask of him on the defensive end, but he's the best option we've got.

 

[OneSport3]

Is Portland getting sponsorship for the Carmelo Anthony Legacy Tour?

 

[B-Roy]

Melo just hacking instead of even trying to play defense. What the fuck man.

 

[MickZagger]

I feel sorry for RoCo. He’s had his lunch handed to him by Giannis. Hopefully his confidence isn’t shattered

 

[Tince]

Melo playing like a guy who should make the minimum tonight. Unfortunately, so have some guys making $5m & $10m.

 

[PHXBlazer1]

We never win the first game after a road trip. Fuckin pisses me off

 

[TBpup]

Giannins.....47 points on 21 shots....without a made '3'.

Damn!

 

[Tince]

For some reason Bud still has all his starters in.

 

[TBpup]

Here comes the towel waving squad.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Blevins going to go hard!

 

[DDolla]

It’s a mismatch against the Bucks... we just can’t beat them

 

[MickZagger]

I think Melo gets a lot of unwarranted criticism. He’s a fun scapegoat. Old man rivers

 

[TBpup]

May be similar records.....but a huge chasm in terms of quality of team.

 

[illmatic99]

I think Melo gets a lot of unwarranted criticism. He’s a fun scapegoat. Old man rivers

wouldnt get nearly as much hate if terry didn't treat him like he's above the rest of his teammates.

 

[MadeFromDust]

I believe we are like 29th in the NBA in terms of Strength of Schedule. That's why I'm hesitant to heap any kind of praise on this team. They fold against good competition. Having a negative point differential being 10 games above .500 is very telling.

 

[Tince]

I think Melo gets a lot of unwarranted criticism. He’s a fun scapegoat. Old man rivers

For sure... he has a ton of flaws, but makes the minimum, and has helped us win games.