Game Thread GAME# 50: BLAZERS @ CLIPPERS - APRIL 6, 2021 - TUESDAY, 7:00, NBCSNW

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[stampedehero]

2020-21 NBA Standings | ESPN WE are right there...........with the Lakers

 

[Mr. Robot]

dame had foot inflammation if you remember and was day-to-day

hopefully, it will be the same with nurk

 

[kjironman1]

Okay.
So Nurk is out.
We all just watched Harry Giles hit some shots and play fairly well even though it was garbage time.

Time for the guy to step up.

 

[James lamphear]

You going go down a lot if your over weight and out of shape and Nurk is both. Will ever be 100 percent I don't it.

 

[Labinot41]

Honestly it’s time to think about moving on from Nurkic. He can never stay healthy and he has derailed too many runs. We spend so much time waiting for him to come back and ramp up, then he gets injured again. We can no longer ignore his lack of availability when it matters.
His body can't keep up on a NBA Level. Right knee inflammation on a minutes restriction and the schedule is only getting harder. I hope he proves me wrong but I think his 30+ minutes per game days are over until next year, if that. Nurk pretty much never averaged over 30 mpg. Shoulda picked up Boogie

 

[illmatic99]

Okay.
So Nurk is out.
We all just watched Harry Giles hit some shots and play fairly well even though it was garbage time.

Time for the guy to step up.

Lol how do you step up when you're glued to the bench?

 

[DDolla]

Clippers tonight then the 21-0 at Home Jazz. ouch!

 

[kjironman1]

Clippers tonight then the 21-0 at Home Jazz. ouch!

That Jazz game looks like a decent possibility. Of course they are good and it is never a great excuse but that game is quite possibly as close to a schedule loss as any we have seen if the Blazers are playing well and have Nurk playing. I could see the Blazers stealing one.

 

[Mr. Robot]

trade nurk for two second round picks

 

[BigGameDamian]

T.J. Leaf playing tonight?

 

[SIeepwalker]

Okay.
So Nurk is out.
We all just watched Harry Giles hit some shots and play fairly well even though it was garbage time.

Time for the guy to step up.

lmao good one. Did you forget who's in charge ?

 

[DDolla]

trade nurk for two second round picks

Do you know that Dame’s friends and relatives are untouchables?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Is anyone else reading this as the Clos Angeles Lippers?

 

[kjironman1]

lmao good one. Did you forget who's in charge ?

You do have a point.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

Okay.
So Nurk is out.
We all just watched Harry Giles hit some shots and play fairly well even though it was garbage time.

Time for the guy to step up.

I doubt he’ll play.

 

[bobf]

Okay.
So Nurk is out.
We all just watched Harry Giles hit some shots and play fairly well even though it was garbage time.

Time for the guy to step up.

Assuming he gets to play.

EDIT: I see I’m way behind the pack.

 

[kjironman1]

I doubt he’ll play.

Assuming he gets to play.

That seems to be the overall opinion here.
Maybe Giles needs to step up and tell Stotts he needs to play this game.

 

[bobf]

Honestly it’s time to think about moving on from Nurkic. He can never stay healthy and he has derailed too many runs. We spend so much time waiting for him to come back and ramp up, then he gets injured again. We can no longer ignore his lack of availability when it matters.
His body can't keep up on a NBA Level. Right knee inflammation on a minutes restriction and the schedule is only getting harder. I hope he proves me wrong but I think his 30+ minutes per game days are over until next year, if that. Nurk pretty much never averaged over 30 mpg. Shoulda picked up Boogie

Getting Boogie would be waving the white flag. If Nurk broke his leg and wrist because he’s got brittle bones or whatnot then you have a point. But if those were just bad luck, he’s otherwise played in 95% of his regular season games as a Blazer so he is capable of staying healthy.

 

[Natebishop3]

We need to move on from Nurk, Collins, and CJ after this season.

 

[tester551]

We need to move on from Nurk, Collins, and CJ after this season.

Don't forget Mello, Olshey, & Stotts.

 

[Natebishop3]

Don't forget Mello, Olshey, & Stotts.

I'm going to assume Melo is gone after this season and leave it at that.

 

[THE HCP]

LAC-130
PDX-115

 

[Tince]

We need to move on from Nurk, Collins, and CJ after this season.

I'm going to assume Melo is gone after this season and leave it at that.

Why do you set yourself up for disappointment? I think there's a better chance none of those things happen than even 3 out of 4.

 

[Jayblaze]

This team is so predictable. I expect a blow out loss and the excuse from team will be injuries. Tired of this shit coach

 

[Scalma]

So now were giving Stotts credit for Dame having the ball?

If it wasn’t for Stotts I’m not sure dame would’ve known to dribble past half court.

 

[Darkwebs]

 

[Darkwebs]

 

[Chris Craig]

This team is so predictable. I expect a blow out loss and the excuse from team will be injuries. Tired of this shit coach

 

[Chris Craig]

Might as well just rest him