Game Thread GAME# 58: BLAZERS @ NETS - FEBRUARY 21, 2019 - THURSDAY, 4:30 PM, NBCSNW

[Darkwebs]

2018-19 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
34 - 23
(10-15 Road)
BROOKLYN NETS
30 - 29
(17-13 Home)


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---------PROBABLE STARTERS---------

PG

DAMIAN LILLARD VS D'ANGELO RUSSELL

SG

C.J. McCOLLUM VS JOE HARRIS

SF

MAURICE HARKLESS VS TRAVEON GRAHAM

PF

AL-FAROUQ AMINU VS RODIONS KURUCS

C

JUSUF NURKIC VS JARRETT ALLEN

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WHEN: 4:30 PM (PST), THURSDAY, 2/21/2019

WHERE: BARCLAYS CENTER, BROOKLYN, NY

TV BROADCAST:

RADIO BROADCAST:

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--------------BENCH--------------
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS

CURRY , SIMONS , HOOD

TURNER , TRENT Jr. , LAYMAN

LABISSIERE , KANTER

COLLINS , LEONARD


------ BROOKLYN NETS------

NAPIER , DINWIDDIE , PINSON

CRABBE , LeVERT, HOLLIS-JEFFERSON

MUSA , CARROLL

WILLIAMS , DAVIS




INJURIES
TRAIL BLAZERS
None
NETS
Rodions Kurucs (left elbow sprain): QUESTIONABLE
Spencer Dinwiddie (right thumb surgery): DOUBTFUL
Jared Dudley (left hamstring strain): OUT



HEAD COACHES

- VS –

TERRY STOTTS --- KENNY ATKINSON

OFFICIAL NETS' GAME NOTES
OFFICIAL BLAZERS' GAME NOTES ​

• Thursday’s game marks the first of two meetings between the Trail Blazers and the Nets during the 2018-19 season. The teams split the season series in 2017-18, 1-1.

• LAST MEETING: Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic combined to score 89 points as the Trail Blazers beat the Nets, 127-125, in Brooklyn on Nov. 24, 2017. Lillard led the way for Portland with 34 points (10-19 FG, 4-6 3-PT, 10-11 FT) and nine assists. Spencer Dinwiddie paced the Nets with 23 points (9-20 FG, 4-9 3-PT, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block.

• In two games against the Nets in 2017-18, Damian Lillard averaged 26.5 points (48.6% FG, 45.5% 3-PT, 87.5% FT), 6.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists.

• Jusuf Nurkic averaged 25.0 points (56.4% FG, 50.0% FT), 10.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.00 blocks in two games against Brooklyn during the 2017-18 season.

• In his lone game against the Trail Blazers last season, D’Angelo Russell recorded 21 points (8-19 FG, 3-9 3-PT, 2-5 FT), four rebounds and nine assists.

• HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY:
ALL TIME: Trail Blazers lead, 62-24
IN PORTLAND: Trail Blazers lead, 36-7
AT THE NETS: Trail Blazers lead lead, 26-17

 

[Darkwebs]

Lightning does strike twice. Two years in a row, Portland's last game before the All-Star break has been against Golden State, and two years in a row the Blazers have come out victorious.

It was such a fantastic win that Stotts was handing out cupcakes in the lockerroom after the game. I assume he was inspired by Evan Turner, who often hands out confectionaries of another kind during games (turnovers).

The season long, 23-game losing streak when trailing after 3Q has finally ended. Phew! Glad to get that monkey off our back, and so much sweeter that it was against the Whiny Warriors.

Speaking of streaks, Portland is still undefeated when Seth scores over 9 points. So maybe Stotts should get the man more shots.

Last year's victory against Golden State before the All-Star break was the beginning of a 13-game win streak. I know a repeat of that happening is almost impossible (especially since the next 7 games will be on the road), but it would marvelous if the Blazers could string a least a few wins in a row. The longest winning streak has been 4 this season, which is nothing to write home about.

In Playoff positioning, we are still 4th in the West. Feels like we've been 4th for a while now. Houston is still breathing down our necks, being just 1 game behind in the 5th slot. We need to create some separation by winning some of these road games in the second stanza of the season, and that starts here. Let's go!

 

[oldmangrouch]

Last time the Blazers had some time off they came back looking like they had forgotten how to play basketball.

 

[BonesJones]

After this tough 8 game stretch, Portland will be the favorite in 12 of the 13 following games (the only one that shouldnt be favored in is the San Antonio game).

I expect the team to go 4-4 followed by 10-3, which would leave them at 48-30.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

It was such a fantastic win that Stotts was handing out cupcakes in the lockerroom after the game. I assume he was inspired by Evan Turner, who often hands out confectionaries of another kind during games (turnovers).

Nice line. I assume that Stotts was inspired by Durant, the king of cupcakes.

 

[jlprk]

Last time the Blazers had some time off they came back looking like they had forgotten how to play basketball.

Most years they are bottomfeeders, but are now over .500. We are under .600. So we would take them for granted and lose, except that the Blazers will be energized to play against Davis, Napier, and Crabbe. I think that extra spark will overcome our overconfidence.

 

[stampedehero]

Lightning does strike twice. Two years in a row, Portland's last game before the All-Star break has been against Golden State, and two years in a row the Blazers have come out victorious.

It was such a fantastic win that Stotts was handing out cupcakes in the lockerroom after the game. I assume he was inspired by Evan Turner, who often hands out confectionaries of another kind during games (turnovers).

The season long, 23-game losing streak when trailing after 3Q has finally ended. Phew! Glad to get that monkey off our back, and so much sweeter that it was against the Whiny Warriors.

Speaking of streaks, Portland is still undefeated when Seth scores over 9 points. So maybe Stotts should get the man more shots.

Last year's victory against Golden State before the All-Star break was the beginning of a 13-game win streak. I know a repeat of that happening is almost impossible (especially since the next 7 games will be on the road), but it would marvelous if the Blazers could string a least a few wins in a row. The longest winning streak has been 4 this season, which is nothing to write home about.

In Playoff positioning, we are still 4th in the West. Feels like we've been 4th for a while now. Houston is still breathing down our necks, being just 1 game behind in the 5th slot. We need to create some separation by winning some of these road games in the second stanza of the season, and that starts here. Let's go!

CJ had the most distinct turnover (steal) when the game was in the 80's, and on our side of the court, I believe. He blew the D coverage when he was scored on too. If Evan Turner played like that everyday, I would actually venture to say his contract is acceptable.
Look out the Nets are relevant as an NBA team this month, so far.....

 

[Blazer4ever]

Why the fuck are we not playing for so many days in a row?

 

[hoopsjock]

Why the fuck are we not playing for so many days in a row?

All-Star break

 

[Jon]

dang. getting an early jump on the game thread, @Darkwebs?

 

[TBpup]

dang. getting an early jump on the game thread, @Darkwebs?

If he didn't get to it soon, some random junior landscaper might have jumped in thinking @Darkwebs delay was a signal to go crap game thread.

 

[THE HCP]

Why the fuck are we not playing for so many days in a row?

Je-Sus-Christ!!!!??? Are you being serious FAMS?

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Je-Sus-Christ!!!!??? Are you being serious FAMS?

I obviously know the current break is because of the All star break, but that stretch in early February where it felt like they played one games in 9 days, felt so strange for the middle of the season. I kind of wonder if that contributed to losses? Had to get them out of their rhythm a bit.

 

[TBpup]

I obviously know the current break is because of the All star break, but that stretch in early February where it felt like they played one games in 9 days, felt so strange for the middle of the season. I kind of wonder if that contributed to losses? Had to get them out of their rhythm a bit.

Then I guess it's a good thing everyone will be out of rhythm this time.

 

[CupWizier]

Last time the Blazers had some time off they came back looking like they had forgotten how to play basketball.

So if it happened once then it will always happen? Not sure what point you are trying to make as every game is different.

 

[Chris Craig]

Why the fuck are we not playing for so many days in a row?

All star break....no teams play till Thursday. Some have to wait till Friday or Saturday.

 

[BonesJones]

So if it happened once then it will always happen? Not sure what point you are trying to make as every game is different.

Nobody said that jfc....

 

[Jade Falcon]

The Nets have 30 wins? What?

Weren't they a lottery team last year?

And good news.......Kanter plays like a mad man against the Nets....at least, he did when he was on the Knicks:







I have a feeling that arena is going to be overflowing with boos when he takes the court.

 

[Jade Falcon]

Let's not forget this one too:



LMAO, Nets are going to get destroyed. Imagine Nurk starting, and Kanter coming off the bench.

 

[illmatic99]

https://www.netsdaily.com/2019/2/10...4.1544600894.1550499031-1702727481.1529343621

“You know we got to bust Portland’s ass when we get back. That’s our mindset.” When asked if that was his mindset, Davis didn’t step back. “Oh for sure. I told you, man, if there is one one game we have to win this year, it’s that Portland game. We’ve got to win that Portland game and at Portland.”

 

[Jade Falcon]

https://www.netsdaily.com/2019/2/10...4.1544600894.1550499031-1702727481.1529343621

Those authors fucking buried Portland in that article. Fuck the Nets. I hope we kill that team.

 

[James lamphear]

I might been expecting big game for Davis against Leonard and Zach on the boards but the problem is he will go against Kanter that busted Allen and Davis ass when he was a Knick.

 

[Jade Falcon]

I might been expecting big game for Davis against Leonard and Zach on the boards but the problem is he will go against Kanter that busted Allen and Davis ass when he was a Knick.

You're not kidding. Kanter goes ape shit against the Nets.

If we want to win this game, get the ball inside to Nurk and Kanter.

We'll call it.....the Beast-Turkey Connection.

 

[TBpup]

You're not kidding. Kanter goes ape shit against the Nets.

If we want to win this game, get the ball inside to Nurk and Kanter.

We'll call it.....the Beast-Turkey Connection.

TurDunken

 

[Jade Falcon]

TurDunken

 

[SIeepwalker]

Those authors fucking buried Portland in that article. Fuck the Nets. I hope we kill that team.

No joke, they made us sound like the biggest assholes in the world

 

[tester551]

Those authors fucking buried Portland in that article. Fuck the Nets. I hope we kill that team.

No joke, they made us sound like the biggest assholes in the world

What the hell are ya'll talking about? You sound like hyper-sensitive teenage girls...

The article barely even mentioned Portland. They did say Portland made a low-ball offer to re-sign Ed, but that's the truth.

 

[Jade Falcon]

What the hell are ya'll talking about? You sound like hyper-sensitive teenage girls...

The article barely even mentioned Portland. They did say Portland made a low-ball offer to re-sign Ed, but that's the truth.

Read the entire article....

Davis says he likes his situation in Brooklyn and would like to be back. In the meantime, Davis is focused on those Blazers’ games. Considering that Portland implied that he was on the downside of his career, that’s plenty of motivation.

Nobody in Portland ever said that. Utter horseshit.

 

[Chris Craig]

TurDunken

No...no...its the NurkandTurk

 

[tester551]

Read the entire article.....

I did. Again, there was nothing in there to get upset about. I personally think it was fair & accurate.

Davis says he likes his situation in Brooklyn and would like to be back. In the meantime, Davis is focused on those Blazers’ games. Considering that Portland implied that he was on the downside of his career, that’s plenty of motivation.

Nobody in Portland ever said that. Utter horseshit.

Maybe you don't know what the word "implied" means?

Portland's actions (Olshey's actions) definitely implied that Ed's contributions were not valued. The narrative was that they wanted to make room for Collins, who is younger and a better fit for Portland's 'time horizon'. This could definitely be viewed by Ed (and those around him) that Portland thought he was on the downside of his career.