Game Thread GAME# 66: BLAZERS @ HEAT - MARCH 18, 2015 - WEDNESDAY, 4:30 PM (PST), CSNNW

[Strenuus]

They might end it 3-2! Why jump the other way? And we can't go to 5th unless OKC were to pass us. We're 4th at worst this year.

Might is a stretch. Memphis on a second of back to back. I'll take 2-3 at this point.

Remember, you did say the loss was coming from Memphis when you said 4-1.

 

[Strenuus]

But what did the refs call? Over and back? Or traveling?

Over and Back.

 

[Sinobas]

But what did the refs call? Over and back? Or traveling?

They called over and back, and it was not. Two straight cames the refs stole from us.

 

[Strenuus]

I think the Blazers lost because they wanted to get this thread up to 10 pages.

They're onto us.

 

[kingslayer]

Two games on this road trip thus far with losses due in part to egregious missed calls at the end. I know we played like shit for most of the Wizards game and an atrocious 2nd half tonight, but still that ain't right.

 

[-Ace-]

Yes, over and back.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

2 steps forward, 3 steps back: the story of the 2014-15 Portland Trail Blazers

 

[H.C.]

I remember being somewhat excited about this road trip because of how they played against Toronto. Now they might end it 1-4. Hello 5th place! Woo!

I was actually not excited about this trip at all. Not because I didn't think the Blazers couldn't pull off a 4-1 or even 5-0 trip.. But because of the teams they were playing, AND the two back to backs. Struggling or not. These 5 teams are good teams. Orlando always plays the Blazers tough.
Every Blazer fan I brought this up to said they were only worried about the Memphis game.
They even called me crazy when I said the Blazers would have a successful trip going 2-3... That they'd be lucky to go 3-2.

Guess I wasn't so wrong.
And the Blazers have the Warriors off of this trip I believe. Could finish 2-3 and then lose first game back. Wouldn't surprise me in the least.

 

[Strenuus]

http://official.nba.com/

Look for the report from the NBA here in the next few hours.

 

[Strenuus]

I was actually not excited about this trip at all. Not because I didn't think the Blazers couldn't pull off a 4-1 or even 5-0 trip.. But because of the teams they were playing, AND the two back to backs.
Every Blazer fan I brought this up to said they were only worried about the Memphis game.
They even called me crazy when I said the Blazers would have a successful trip going 2-3... That they'd be lucky to go 3-2.

Guess I wasn't so wrong.

YOU SUCK AT BEING RIGHT!!!!

 

[e_blazer]

Yup. Over and back.

 

[MAS RipCity]

2 steps forward, 3 steps back: the story of the 2014-15 Portland Trail Blazers

Couldn't have said it better myself.

 

[kingslayer]

In addition to LA, good to see AAA and Batum have decent games again. Blake has been playing well, too.

 

[PHXBlazer1]

That fucking sucked..heat fans were cool but we fuckin blew that game. And God damn deng couldn't fucking miss..he never shoots that good


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[BlazerCaravan]

2 steps forward, 3 steps back: the story of the 2014-15 Portland Trail Blazers

Wouldn't we be under .500 is that were true?

 

[Haakzilla]

...free throws and turnovers, ugh

 

[MAS RipCity]

That fucking sucked..heat fans were cool but we fuckin blew that game. And God damn deng couldn't fucking miss..he never shoots that good


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Haslem hitting 3's and deep 2's was laughable as well ... still, we make our free throws, we win.

 

[PHXBlazer1]

Haslem hitting 3's and deep 2's was laughable as well ... still, we make our free throws, we win.

Ya no shit..when did haslem become a 3pt shooter? Unfuckingbelievable


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[Strenuus]

Ya no shit..when did haslem become a 3pt shooter? Unfuckingbelievable


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He is now 2-17 for his career.

Have a safe flight back. Blare heavy metal or something. haha.

 

[MarAzul]

Ouch! This should put an end to the days debate about this being an elite defensive team.

 

[e_blazer]

Ouch! This should put an end to the days debate about this being an elite defensive team.

You're admitting you're wrong then?

 

[BlazerCaravan]

He is now 2-17 for his career.

I thought you were making a joke.

You were not making a joke.

He's also shooting 29% from 16 feet and out.

 

[MarAzul]

No.

 

[Strenuus]

I thought you were making a joke.

You were not making a joke.

He's also shooting 29% from 16 feet and out.

The feels. It hurts.

 

[BBert]

Another lazy ass pass by Batum

"Another"?

Lillard had 4 turnovers.

Lopez had 3.

Batum had 0 (zero) turnovers. And 6 assists.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

A few things of concern. Defense was one this evening and the fact they couldn't get a stop when they needed it. And it should have been there coming off a losss. But Nic, many are singing his praises. And he's improved. But for the two nights. He didn't and is not looking to score enough. I don't know why he needs to be told to be aggressive every night. Two, the bench for the second night in a row didn't give the team enough. These are things that have to get better if they plan on going anywhere significant.

 

[BBert]

Kaman 13 rebounds in 18 minutes (6 offensive) and 4-5 from the field.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

What the hell is wrong with a guy like myers leonard? has some great shooting games and you would think he would be anxious to go out in a game and take some shots but he shies away in two games in a row instead, he knows he is wrong to pass up his first shot and it gets in his head and he makes nothing,

 

[Kaydow]

Disappointing to waste another 34/12 game from LA. A lot not to be happy about (pick and roll defense, turnovers, free throws, etc.) but early in the season we were able to overcome those things. The thing that sticks out to me when we lose is . . . what happened to Lillard Time? Those daggers he used to hit to ice close games just aren't falling the last few months. He starts his shift in the 4th tonight and misses a wide open 3. Kaman grabs the off board and kicks it back out to him for an even more open 3 he can step into, and he bricks it again! You never used to see him do that. I think it's in his head now. He didn't shoot again for 5 minutes after those misses. It's not like he's falling apart. He's made big strides finishing at the rim and is having a good all around season, but isn't he better than a 34% shooter from 3? Actually, he's less than 30% over the last 3 months. Our model used to be feed LA for 3 quarters and let Dame seal it in the 4th. Teams have defended him a lot different recently, but he's also not making as many of the good looks when he does get them. What's it going to take Dame? "More Wood"? I'll throw it in the back of my truck and bring it to you dog. Just give me an address. Whatever it takes to see you on fire again (and closing out games like we're used to watching you do)

 

[Strenuus]

Disappointing to waste another 34/12 game from LA. A lot not to be happy about (pick and roll defense, turnovers, free throws, etc.) but early in the season we were able to overcome those things. The thing that sticks out to me when we lose is . . . what happened to Lillard Time? Those daggers he used to hit to ice close games just aren't falling the last few months. He starts his shift in the 4th tonight and misses a wide open 3. Kaman grabs the off board and kicks it back out to him for an even more open 3 he can step into, and he bricks it again! You never used to see him do that. I think it's in his head now. He didn't shoot again for 5 minutes after those misses. It's not like he's falling apart. He's made big strides finishing at the rim and is having a good all around season, but isn't he better than a 34% shooter from 3? Actually, he's less than 30% over the last 3 months. Our model used to be feed LA for 3 quarters and let Dame seal it in the 4th. Teams have defended him a lot different recently, but he's also not making as many of the good looks when he does get them. What's it going to take Dame? "More Wood"? I'll throw it in the back of my truck and bring it to you dog. Just give me an address. Whatever it takes to see you on fire again (and closing out games like we're used to watching you do)

He will. I've never been worried about Lillard.

The only thing I'd say to him is stop complaining so much to the refs.