Game Thread GAME# 60: BLAZERS @ PACERS - FEBRUARY 27, 2020 - THURSDAY, 5:00, TNT & NBCSNW

[illmatic99]

Barely got any sleep last night, long work day ahead, and the late 8PM local start with icy roads.

And no Dame/Nurk.

This game will truly test my fandom for this team. Really don't wanna go. The players better play hard tonight.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Barely got any sleep last night, long work day ahead, and the late 8PM local start with icy roads.

And no Dame/Nurk.

This game will truly test my fandom for this team. Really don't wanna go. The players better play hard tonight.

Stay safe out there.
Hope you get to see a Blazer win.

 

[handiman]

Barely got any sleep last night, long work day ahead, and the late 8PM local start with icy roads.

And no Dame/Nurk.

This game will truly test my fandom for this team. Really don't wanna go. The players better play hard tonight.

At least you've got Hassan to cheer for.

 

[James lamphear]

What I want to see tonight a team that's wants to make the playoffs. Certain players I don't see that in them. I am not going to point out any players but there few can have a bigger in pack in the game early on not when the game out reach.

 

[Terry Stotts]

Barely got any sleep last night, long work day ahead, and the late 8PM local start with icy roads.

And no Dame/Nurk.

This game will truly test my fandom for this team. Really don't wanna go. The players better play hard tonight.

I will make sure Mario plays as hard as he can!

 

[SIeepwalker]

I will make sure Mario plays as hard as he can!

Post of the year

 

[Terry Stotts]

Post of the year

Dont you mean COACH of the year?

 

[Scalma]

Today’s edition of camp counselor Stotts: Biggie getting minutes because he’s from Indiana.

 

[Zach Collins Enthusiast]

I don't think we make the playoffs, time to start scouting them late lottery talents

 

[PDXFonz]

Surely we can handle the Pacers after losing our last game...but will we?

 

[DDolla]

Just f*ck win please. I’m begging. Please win

 

[KSF-ERIC]

Because they had an absolutely terrible start

Exactly. Because they’re not that good. Did we ever have a 6-22 stretch? No.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

They were injured too.

We had more injuries but nonetheless, with Ingram/Lonzo/Hart core healthy, they went 6-22.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

Their best player Zion has been gone half the year

But if their other guys go on a 13 game losing streak like they DID, how good is the team as a whole?

 

[KSF-ERIC]

Barely got any sleep last night, long work day ahead, and the late 8PM local start with icy roads.

And no Dame/Nurk.

This game will truly test my fandom for this team. Really don't wanna go. The players better play hard tonight.

Wear your Gabriel jersey and cheer your head off. We need you.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

I don't think we make the playoffs, time to start scouting them late lottery talents

Pelicans are too young and Grizzlies are spiraling down the drain. Our biggest competition down the stretch is SA and Sac.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Exactly. Because they’re not that good. Did we ever have a 6-22 stretch? No.

Ancient history. They were bad, now they're not. Now they're better than the Blazers. You can deny it all you want, but it's true.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

Ancient history. They were bad, now they're not. Now they're better than the Blazers. You can deny it all you want, but it's true.

I disagree. If I had to bet on who gets the 8 seed, I would bet on Portland. Dame will come back and he is currently better than anyone on the Pelicans.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

I disagree. If I had to bet on who gets the 8 seed, I would bet on Portland. Dame will come back and he is currently better than anyone on the Pelicans.

Blazers are tied in the loss column with Kings, Spurs, Pelicans and all of them are 3 behind Grizzlies. Portland still doesn't have a real time-table for how long Dame will be out. I think of all those teams Portland has the least amount of good players playing right now. Yes, Dame is the best player for any of those teams but if they go like 2-5 or something without him, there is a good chance they basically can't lose any more after that to get in. It'll be interesting I guess. Hopefully they get a win tonight.

 

[BlazerBeav]

Ancient history. They were bad, now they're not. Now they're better than the Blazers. You can deny it all you want, but it's true.

They're somewhat better - until we add Dame - and definitely not once we add Nurk and Collins. I understand it's been a rough year, but that is reality. Dame was enough for us to win in LA - the Pelicans couldn't do that last week.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

Blazers are tied in the loss column with Kings, Spurs, Pelicans and all of them are 3 behind Grizzlies. Portland still doesn't have a real time-table for how long Dame will be out. I think of all those teams Portland has the least amount of good players playing right now. Yes, Dame is the best player for any of those teams but if they go like 2-5 or something without him, there is a good chance they basically can't lose any more after that to get in. It'll be interesting I guess. Hopefully they get a win tonight.

Yes. I think we will win. Indiana has been incredibly inconsistent and I believe we destroyed them in Portland.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I disagree. If I had to bet on who gets the 8 seed, I would bet on Portland. Dame will come back and he is currently better than anyone on the Pelicans.

Dame is also better than anyone on Utah or OKC, but those teams are better than the Blazers too.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

They're somewhat better - until we add Dame - and definitely not once we add Nurk and Collins. I understand it's been a rough year, but that is reality. Dame was enough for us to win in LA - the Pelicans couldn't do that last week.

Sure...if Dame is putting up a nearly 50-point triple double, the Blazers are a good team. That's not something that can be expected regularly.

 

[Darkwebs]

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Melo nice shot

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

24 second violation good defense

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Looking at starting lineups; I have them better at 4 positions and maybe a tossup at SF

 

[hoopsjock]

Stotts should've challenged that Whiteside foul. 6-0 run since.

 

[James lamphear]

Looking at CJ on defense he has no foot speed and that a problem if you going to be able to guard in this league.

 

[illmatic99]

Pacer fans chanting honey nut Cheerios at Melo.

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