Game Thread GAME# 71: KNICKS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 23, 2017 - THURSDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW

[Scalma]

I think Nurk plays smart...3 fouls in a half for a guy who bangs as much as him is nothin'...Pryzbilla would've fouled out by now.

Nurkic also gets officiated different than most players just because of his size.

 

[Jade Falcon]

Portland's 21-point edge (67-46) is tied for its largest halftime lead of the season (70-49 vs. Washington, 3/11).

.....didn't we lose that game?

 

[riverman]

I'm impressed to see us make them shoot mostly jump shots all night...good paint protection

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Did I just hear that the Ducks haven't beaten a Big 10 team since 1939?

In the Tournament.

 

[PDXFonz]

I hope you guys are ready for a healthy dose of Layman. Inside sources tell me that Layman will play around 14 minutes this game.

 

[Cippy91]

Dallas beat the Clippers. Damn Clips are gonna just slide right in to being one of the most shitty teams over the next couple years...

 

[Jade Falcon]

In the Tournament.

This is news to me. I didn't even know there WERE Big 10 teams in 1939.

 

[H.C.]

Dallas beat the Clippers. Damn Clips are gonna just slide right in to being one of the most shitty teams over the next couple years...

They'll prolly hire sam hinkie.

 

[Trackjack]

What I see really good is the close out on the Knicks players and that make them rushing there shots. The bench been big in the 1st half. I really like Vonleh aggressiveness on the board. Except for Dame the free throw shooting is not very good. But overall good 1st half and so far we are not playing down to our competition. Need come strong in the 3rd though.

 

[riverman]

What got into Tyler Dorsey? He's beasting for the Ducks...congrats Ducks! Big Win!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

This is news to me. I didn't even know there WERE Big 10 teams in 1939.

Ask @MarAzul, he was on his 3rd wife by then.

 

[Jade Falcon]

Ask @MarAzul, he was on his 3rd wife by then.

LMAO, bad dog!

 

[Mediocre Man]

To continue the Vonleh praise he's been deservedly getting, his defense is pretty solid

 

[Scalma]

I like the way Vonleh played defense against porzingis. I think porzingis struggled with his combination of strength and agility.

 

[riverman]

Ask @MarAzul, he was on his 3rd wife by then.

The other 2 were cooking and cleaning at the time

 

[DaLincolnJones]

we may live and die by the big boy....

 

[Mediocre Man]

Like to see us put our foot on their neck. This team is a unicorn away from being a D league squad

 

[DaLincolnJones]

here are the whistles...

 

[LuckyShot]

Sloooooppy start to the half.

 

[Jade Falcon]

Sloooooppy start to the half.

Good ol' Third Quarter. It never disappoints.

 

[DaLincolnJones]

its not over kids

 

[Scalma]

Hey look it's 8 on 5 again.

 

[H.C.]

its not over kids

Refs tryn to make sure of that.
Here soon moving screens called so Lillard can't hit 3's anymore.

 

[DaLincolnJones]

this is our weak point......

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Damian Lillard has netted 20+ points in 10 straight games, the 2nd-longest streak of his career (15, Feb. 4-March 8, 2016).

 

[Jade Falcon]

Why is it always some giant, random guy with a neck beard who scores some random 3-point shot on us before Stotts calls a time out?

 

[Mediocre Man]

Up 19....check
Had 5 more FTs....check

Still bitch about officiating....check

 

[Jade Falcon]

Oh for fuck's sake....

 

[Mediocre Man]

Beautiful fast break right there

 

[Chris Craig]

Shit