Game Thread GAME# 66: WARRIORS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 9, 2018 - FRIDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), NBCSNW

[Spud147]

Nurk is not "still good"

hes mix of Hakeem Olajuwon and Dikembe Mutombo in their prime

In my opinion, with this post, you have become MVP of the thread. You are awesome!!!

 

[SportsAndWhine]

And -1000 to you @Mr. Robot.

Your childish meltdown after a big win reminds me of Damon Stoudamire bitching about playing time before the start of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs in 1999. It was a total dick move, very immature, selfish and rooted in feelings in insecurity and inadequacy.

BNM

It reminds me of MIXUM.

 

[BrianFromWA]

I like them both. But to your question about efficiency, Ed shoots 58% overall and 61% in the 4th.
Nurk shoots 48% overall and 46% in the 4th.

I think Stotts goes with gut feel/hot hand/matchups/plus-minus for his closing lineups (notice, Shabazz has been in recently more than Hark and Aminu, but we're not talking about that much), and I think that Ed's more than held his own. It may actually be (just spitballin') more that Collins has earned Closing Time PT over Aminu and Hark, and Ed's a better fit with him than Nurk.

 

[tlongII]

We have to keep contract price down. No need to play him if we can re-sign him cheaper.

 

[hoopsjock]

Ill ask you just one question: do you really think POR would be able to win the 3rd seed with Kawhi on SAS, Jimmy on MIN and OKC if they figured it out

So because a team like OKC has 3 big names (two of which are probably top-5 most selfish players in the league), we should just anoint them as better than us even though they haven't done shit this year and are performing well below expectations? Why even play or watch the games if you are just going to crown teams like that as paper champions. So stupid, you've completely jumped the shark.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

So because a team like OKC has 3 big names (two of which are probably top-5 most selfish players in the league), we should just anoint them as better than us even though they haven't done shit this year and are performing well below expectations? Why even play or watch the games if you are just going to crown teams like that as paper champions. So stupid, you've completely jumped the shark.

Reminds me when the L*kers added Gary Payton and Karl Malone. Almost everyone said no need playing the season, they will win it all. And how did that turn out?

 

[hoopsjock]

Reminds me when the L*kers added Gary Payton and Karl Malone. Almost everyone said no need playing the season, they will win it all. And how did that turn out?

Or the Miami Heat when they got LeBron and Bosh. They lost to Dallas of all teams the 1st year, almost lost to SA in year 3, and got killed by SA in year 4.

 

[BonesJones]

they are, but you just cant be as good when you lose your best player... if there werent for injuries, we wouldnt be 3rd seed

we were nowhere near 3rd seed prior to other teams injuries

Idk, we beat OKC in OKC without Dame. No excuses. Quit making excuses for other teams.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Maybe change that quote to "perceived" injustice?

 

[dviss1]

, how about we lose Dame and see where we end up, eh...

Say "the Blazers" instead.

 

[Lukee]

annoying as fuck

 

[dviss1]

well in that case we should play Ed Davis also known as the BEAST around the rim in the 4th all the time

Nurk most certainly is NOT a beast.

#FACTS

 

[stampedehero]

I am impressed with Zack! He looked comfortable, strong and determined. I am also rooting for GS at Minnesota (why not?).

 

[blue9]

I'd just like to say that I can finally watch games at my neighborhood bar again thanks to the GSW win. Prior to this game, the Blazers had never won a game if I watched at said bar. I drove half way across town to watch the OKC game (you're welcome)! I was very nervous about watching the GSW game at my local spot...but rationalized that since I was watching with different company it might be okay. Very pleased to have that monkey off my back.

 

[Spud147]

I'd just like to say that I can finally watch games at my neighborhood bar again thanks to the GSW win. Prior to this game, the Blazers had never won a game if I watched at said bar. I drove half way across town to watch the OKC game (you're welcome)! I was very nervous about watching the GSW game at my local spot...but rationalized that since I was watching with different company it might be okay. Very pleased to have that monkey off my back.

That's a lot of pressure to deal with, well done!

 

[Boob-No-More]

I'd just like to say that I can finally watch games at my neighborhood bar again thanks to the GSW win. Prior to this game, the Blazers had never won a game if I watched at said bar. I drove half way across town to watch the OKC game (you're welcome)! I was very nervous about watching the GSW game at my local spot...but rationalized that since I was watching with different company it might be okay. Very pleased to have that monkey off my back.

Were your regular companions injured? I bet they were. This team is so lucky. We'd be 0-66 if not for injuries to our opponents.

BNM