Game Thread GAME# 49: BLAZERS @ THUNDER - JANUARY 22, 2019 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM, NBATV & NBCSNW

[JDC]

I can't stand fans that can't give another team credit.

 

[Chris Craig]

Uhhh Portland swept them last year. First game this season was decided on the last shot. But sure ok.

They had Melo then. Blazers haven't proven they can beat them this season. They have the Blazers # this season.

 

[illmatic99]

Really interested to know what was happening at the end there between Russ and Dame. They were going at it in a heated convo when Dame was at the line and then Russ started puffing his chest out after two dunks and Dame said something. Russ seemed like he dialed it back a bit and started patting Dame as if to set stuff straight but Dame was his regular old stone faced killer. Nurk tried to get in the middle but Dame pushed him away

 

[KingSpeed]

As long as we have starters like Aminu and Harkless to depend on in crunch time we are never going to make a WCF. If the talent doesn't improve we will continue to be exposed under the playoff grind.

Aminu has consistently been a terrific player in playoffs. Harkless is hurt.

 

[KingSpeed]

They had Melo then. Blazers haven't proven they can beat them this season. They have the Blazers # this season.

Like Utah had our number?

 

[LayneStaley]

Starting forwards battle: 49-4 (forgot the last second dunk by Aminu). Not great, Bob.

We have to get an upgrade at one of the Forward positions. It’s so obvious that both our starting forwards are better off being bench peices. We gotta take a chance on someone.

 

[ripcityboy]

I can't stand fans that can't give another team credit.

Yeah. More power to them. They played great. I hate people who say Billy Donovan should have stayed at Florida and he's out of his depth.

 

[joeBlazers]

Why is Mo playing so many minutes? He still can't shoot to save his life. Bench his behind.

 

[KingSpeed]

I can't stand fans that can't give another team credit.

I agree. OKC played well.

 

[ripcityboy]

Aminu has consistently been a terrific player in playoffs. Harkless is hurt.

No amount of positive thinking you provide will change the reality for this franchise. This isn't like you try harder for a test and you will get better results. The equation is written in stone.

 

[wizenheimer]

Really interested to know what was happening at the end there between Russ and Dame. They were going at it in a heated convo when Dame was at the line and then Russ started puffing his chest out after two dunks and Dame said something. Russ seemed like he dialed it back a bit and started patting Dame as if to set stuff straight but Dame was his regular old stone faced killer. Nurk tried to get in the middle but Dame pushed him away

I think WB and Nurk were really talking some trash to each other from the 2nd Q on, and Dame tried to get control of Nurk a little there at the end. Dame and WB were jawing but it didn't look vitriolc. WB even patted Dame's back

 

[Scalma]

Why is Mo playing so many minutes? He still can't shoot to save his life. Bench his behind.

Because Stotts is going down with the Moe Aminu pairing. I swear it’s 3 on 5 offensively when those two are in there. At least Aminu gets hot from time to time and defends. Moe it just depends what mood he’s in. Layman was a team high +7, and the spacing was better with him in there. Who cares if he missed some shots at least teams respect him somewhat and he’s not afraid to shoot. On one possession Moe had a switch with Schroeder and half assed a post up effort and they were trying to get him the ball too.

 

[Chris Craig]

I think WB and Nurk were really talking some trash to each other from the 2nd Q on, and Dame tried to get control of Nurk a little there at the end. Dame and WB were jawing but it didn't look vitriolc. WB even patted Dame's back

Nurkic needs to play basketball

 

[wizenheimer]

We have to get an upgrade at one of the Forward positions. It’s so obvious that both our starting forwards are better off being bench peices. We gotta take a chance on someone.

the SF upgrade Portland had a chance at was playing on the other team tonight

 

[Chris Craig]

the SF upgrade Portland had a chance at was playing on the other team tonight

Prichard was never going to trade him to Portland

 

[KingSpeed]

No amount of positive thinking you provide will change the reality for this franchise. This isn't like you try harder for a test and you will get better results. The equation is written in stone.

What did I say that was untrue. Aminu IS great in playoffs. Harkless IS hurt. These are facts, not my opinion.

 

[Cippy91]

the SF upgrade Portland had a chance at was playing on the other team tonight

Talking about PG? Pritchard was the one behind Paul georges fate, we offered three 1st round picks. What OKC gave up for him was up to par with that I would say. He was cheap

 

[illmatic99]

Nurkic needs to play basketball

Man he was balling tonight. Took Adams to school most of the night. He made some mental errors but he was clearly fighting fatigue. I'm OK with this. This will come with experience.

 

[ripcityboy]

Their shrinking the paint was incredible. There was so much moment to cut down passing lanes and open shots I was amazed they were in as good a shape as they were. We had to work too hard to get even a tipped shots.

 

[Scalma]

Prichard was never going to trade him to Portland

Olshey and Pritchard are friends. That’s a narrative that’s probably not based in truth. Looks like Pritchard was right anyway.

 

[Chris Craig]

Talking about PG? Pritchard was the one behind Paul georges fate, we offered three 1st round picks. What OKC gave up for him was up to par with that I would say. He was cheap

Prichard would never have traded him here. We could have offered 4 1sts and he would have still said no.

 

[oldmangrouch]

Our starting forwards: 0-10FG, 0-5 3pt, 2-4FT

Huh. An ignorant, ungrateful fan might find that to be an issue in need of attention. Guess that is why I am neither a coach nor a GM. I lack patience and am incapable of seeing the master plan.

Weird....why does this sunshine I am pumping smell like...

 

[LuckyShot]

the SF upgrade Portland had a chance at was playing on the other team tonight

We never had a chance at him.

 

[ripcityboy]

What did I say that was untrue. Aminu IS great in playoffs. Harkless IS hurt. These are facts, not my opinion.

Harkless is uselessly hurt.

Aminus is great in the playoffs while other players fail.

Those two facts don't negate the reality of the situation.

 

[wizenheimer]

We never had a chance at him.

how do you know?

 

[KingSpeed]

Harkless is uselessly hurt.

Aminus is great in the playoffs while other players fail.

Those two facts don't negate the reality of the situation.

The reality that we won in Utah last night? Or are losses the only reality? We are 4th in deep Western Conference.

 

[James lamphear]

20 turnovers for 29 points for Okc and they made 8 more free throws then us so that the game. We had 21 assist that 1 below our average. Nurk Dame CJ had big offense nights. Nurk and Aminu had double figures rebounds. We really Dominating them on the boards 52-37 and offense boards 20-9 so there some positive in this game.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

I don't think Dame or CJ played bad games. I don't even think they shot too much. But until our offense is ran exclusively through Nurk the way Denver does with Jokic, this team won't go any further.

Nobody else goes off on this team unless it's Nurk feeding them. He didn't get that chance tonight.

 

[Bruno_Sabino]

It’s hard to play back to back’s ... tough loss. Next one we take and back to RipCity

 

[Bruno_Sabino]

Other thing... only 3 players in double digits. Impossible to win