Game Thread GAME# 70: BLAZERS @ CLIPPERS - MARCH 18, 2018 - SUNDAY, 7:30 PM (PST), NBATV & NBCSNW

[kjironman1]

I'm not 100% sure but I just heard a story yesterday on ESPN radio (never did hear who it was that was saying this) but he said that they had inclement weather causing turbulence and thought they were going to die on a plane. A few days later they were playing in Milwaukee and they decided to fly the day of which he says was against NBA rules but they did it anyway and the team paid the fine. Well in the air the airport closed down due to weather and what should have been an hour flight turned into 7 hours of circling around trying to find somewhere to land. I guess they made it to the arena about 5 minutes before game time.

Anyway, I'm assuming if his story is accurate that the NBA requires that flights not be on game day.

Yep NBA rules say day before.

 

[kjironman1]

If Meyers can master the “play good enough that we don’t regret Nurk getting into early foul trouble” role, I honestly will be fine with his contract. A +6 in three minutes is pretty awesome against a beefy team like Detroit.

He's a backup. He's always gonna be a backup. The Blazers have a backup that can come in on a moments notice that has played with all the starters and knows the team. That is worth something. He can also shoot the ball. If the Blazers have a center go down for 3-4 games they will be very happy they have Meyers Leonard.

 

[joeBlazers]

Our starters have been on fire during this winning streak. However, I have a hitch that the BIG Letdown might come tonight. The Clips are desperate to get back into the playoff picture. If they lose tonight, they can call it a season ... I don't see them catching the Jazz or the Spurs. In case our starters struggle, I hope Stotts can bring in the bench early and see what they got. Some guys on the bench owe us good games. Shabbaz has been poor. Pat needs a big game. ML needs to remind the coach that he exists and Zach should match up well with DJ by taking him to the 3 point line to open lanes for our guards.

 

[Chris Craig]

Gut check tonight. The guys really need to bring it after playing last night in Portland. FiveThirtyEight only gives the Blazers a 38% chance of winning and had the Clippers 3 point favorites. Basketball-Reference has it at 45%/55% in favor of the Clippers. Time to defy the odds and extend the winning streak to 13 games.

BNM

 

[joeBlazers]

Respect doesn't win games. Respect doesn't give you free points. All we need is 13 baby. Give us 13 !!! Respect will come when we beat some the Warriors then the Rockets to represent the West ... against the Cavs !!!

 

[ripcityboy]

Respect doesn't win games. Respect doesn't give you free points. All we need is 13 baby. Give us 13 !!! Respect will come when we beat some the Warriors then the Rockets to represent the West ... against the Cavs !!!

--If you keep looking for respect, you will keep paying dues your whole life.

Something smart a person told me once.

 

[B-Roy]

Blazers coach Terry Stotts on his response to Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy's comments last night about the Blazers' physical defense and non-calls: "It could be the first time in my tenure that one of my teams was accused of being overly physical and holding and grabbing. So, yeah, I was pleased with those comments."

Okay, Stotts won me back over with that comment.

 

[SportsAndWhine]

Okay, Stotts won me back over with that comment.

I can just see his lopsided grin as he says it too.

 

[LuckyShot]

I can just see his lopsided grin as he says it too.

 

[ripcityboy]

I got a feeling a screwjob is coming tonight. I sure hope I'm wrong, but it's helLA.

 

[LuckyShot]

I got a feeling a screwjob is coming tonight. I sure hope I'm wrong, but it's helLA.

The night after another coach squeals like a pig that we got favored by the refs? Nahhhhh.

 

[ripcityboy]

The night after another coach squeals like a pig that we got favored by the refs? Nahhhhh.

Like I said. I hope I'm wrong. But I'm sure the league would rather have OKC in the third seed. Just sayin.' Mark this down.

 

[theprunetang]

I have a good feeling about this one. For reals. Gonna need those Meyers swish3's though.

 

[ripcityboy]

I have a good feeling about this one. For reals. Gonna need those Meyers swish3's though.

BTW I am addicted to that group White Reaper. Most fun I have had listening to a group in years. Who would have thought, guitar riffs = listenability!

 

[BrianFromWA]

The night after another coach squeals like a pig that we got favored by the refs? Nahhhhh.

...and that we're playing a team coached by Glenn Anton Rivers?

 

[theprunetang]

...and that we're playing a team coached by Glenn Anton Rivers?

That's a reason to get this win. Just to see Doc's head explode.

 

[Jade Falcon]

Non believers!

We pray to the altar of Dame. Anything is possible through Him.



Pray to Him, and find guidance.

This is a sneaky game. This could smack us in the ass when we're not ready for it.

Westley Johnson had 4 blocks against us in the last game? Goddamn!

 

[Jade Falcon]

Oh yeah, and GOOO BLAZERS!

 

[EGame]

Please put a beatdown on Doc Rivers' team.

 

[ripcityboy]

Time for the BIG PAYBACK! GETDOWN!!!

 

[Jade Falcon]

We're 25th in FG %? Did I read that stat right?

 

[SheedSoNasty]

Is there a reason why my NBCSNW channel is black? Anyone else having this? I have century link

 

[Jade Falcon]

Is there a reason why my NBCSNW channel is black? Anyone else having this? I have century link

Try this:

http://acesports.stream/nba/por.html

 

[Jade Falcon]

When I become a millionaire, I'm hiring my own mariachi band to wake me up each morning. Because screw alarm clocks.

 

[KingSpeed]

If we win this one, we'll win our next two which is crazy. This is for 15!!!

 

[EGame]

If we win this one, we'll win our next two which is crazy. This is for 15!!!

How do you figure?

 

[riverman]

Go Good Guys! Beat these guys who don't even have their own arena!

 

[KingSpeed]

Let's go!

 

[TBpup]

Got to have this one before the Houston game.

 

[Chris Craig]

Go Blazers