Game Thread GAME# 72: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MAY 16, 2021 - SUNDAY, 6:00, NBCSNW

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Nurk was definitely the reason for the loss - should've been a huge advantage and was not.
 
UKRAINEFAN said:
If that is true, that has to be on our training staff. There has been plenty of time for him to get in top-notch shape.
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He is in a lot better shape than he has been in. Playing better for the most part. He just didn't have much left after the Jazz game. Glad there are no back to backs in the playoffs.
 
AldoTrapani said:
Been saying the same thing. That Phx loss was gigantically bad. Clippers will destroy us worse than the pelicans did. But I guess the good thing is major changes will come after
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Yeah, i think we are pretty alone here with that take. It’s mind blowing to me just to even think that the Blazers have a chance against the Clippers, like you said it would be worse than what the fucking Pelicans did to us. When we play the Clippers, i can already see the double teams coming at Dame at half court, and how unprepared and how clueless the Players and that Motherfucker Stotts will be. Not to mention that nobody is gonna stop Kawhi on the other end. It will be a disaster on National TV again
 
For everyone saying lose to the Nuggets on purpose, I disagree and it has nothing to do with a potential matchup with the Clippers.

The way the schedule was set up for the final day of the season, Dallas will also be playing at that time. Now, I know they are playing the Wolves, but it is in Minnesota and, at last check, the Wolves are actually trying to play competitive basketball unlike these other bottom-feeders.

Hope Dallas stumbles against Toronto or Minnesota, Lord knows they love losing to sub-.500 teams, and take care of business against the Nuggets. There's still a chance to draw Denver in Round 1 and that's the avenue I would explore first.
 
HolyBackboard said:
For everyone saying lose to the Nuggets on purpose, I disagree and it has nothing to do with a potential matchup with the Clippers.

The way the schedule was set up for the final day of the season, Dallas will also be playing at that time. Now, I know they are playing the Wolves, but it is in Minnesota and, at last check, the Wolves are actually trying to play competitive basketball unlike these other bottom-feeders.

Hope Dallas stumbles against Toronto or Minnesota, Lord knows they love losing to sub-.500 teams, and take care of business against the Nuggets. There's still a chance to draw Denver in Round 1 and that's the avenue I would explore first.
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You forgot one thing, if Dallas goes 1:1 and we beat Denver, then we have a 3 way tie, assuming the Lakers win both against Indiana and Pelicans, two sub 500 teams, they wont lose these games, that's not gonna happen or at least very very unlikely. A Dallas loss changes nothing as long as the Lakers go 2:0
 
this team has to win against the nuggets and then pray to god that wolves or raptors beat the mavs

if not, theyre gonna get fucked so hard by the la clippers in the 1st round
 
or they could lose against the nuggets, hope the lakers win at least one game and get into play-in in order to play the suns or the jazz

play-in is a calculated risk and i would much rather risk not getting into playoffs in order to face easier opponent, than face la clippers and lose for sure
 
Labinot41 said:
Yeah, i think we are pretty alone here with that take. It’s mind blowing to me just to even think that the Blazers have a chance against the Clippers, like you said it would be worse than what the fucking Pelicans did to us. When we play the Clippers, i can already see the double teams coming at Dame at half court, and how unprepared and how clueless the Players and that Motherfucker Stotts will be. Not to mention that nobody is gonna stop Kawhi on the other end. It will be a disaster on National TV again
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Exactly. The phx loss was pretty much ur season right there. Denver wouldnt have been a bad chance. No Murray too.

Oh well. But major changes coming soon after the fast playoff exit. Just sucks we lost our pick for nothing
 
Labinot41 said:
You forgot one thing, if Dallas goes 1:1 and we beat Denver, then we have a 3 way tie, assuming the Lakers win both against Indiana and Pelicans, two sub 500 teams, they wont lose these games, that's not gonna happen or at least very very unlikely. A Dallas loss changes nothing as long as the Lakers go 2:0
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Yup. Ur smart. It’s bad all around.

Like I said that phx game was your chance to salvage your season. That was it..
 
Mr. Robot said:
this team has to win against the nuggets and then pray to god that wolves or raptors beat the mavs

if not, theyre gonna get fucked so hard by the la clippers in the 1st round
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FUCKED.. Pelicans series all over again
 
Tyrant of Ants said:
Needs this win bad. Don't want a Play-In game.
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do you think blazers can beat la clippers (theres small chance blazers still get that 5th seed)

isnt risking the playoffs worth facing the easier opponent (suns/jazz)
 
PtldPlatypus said:
If the Blazers aren't good enough to beat the Clippers, why would it matter if they lose to them in the first round, second round, or conference finals? Y'all hoping the Lakers or Suns will knock them off before we have to see them?
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exactly....if the Blazers have no chance against the Clippers, and most here believe that's the case (with good reason); then Portland is once again a pretender, not a contender

it's far better, IMO, if that is exposed early in the playoffs rather than the Blazers possibly getting a series win against another pretender that masks the real level of the team, while making it easier to excuse the failures of roster-building and coaching
 
PtldPlatypus said:
If the Blazers aren't good enough to beat the Clippers, why would it matter if they lose to them in the first round, second round, or conference finals? Y'all hoping the Lakers or Suns will knock them off before we have to see them?
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This is a very valid take. Makes as much sense as any I have read. Only one thing that I could think that might apply is having the Clippers play a different team first and have them deal with a bit more fatigue. If they get into a dog fight series that runs 6-7 games and the Blazers get by someone in 5 then maybe rest comes into play?
 
wizenheimer said:
exactly....if the Blazers have no chance against the Clippers, and most here believe that's the case (with good reason); then Portland is once again a pretender, not a contender

it's far better, IMO, if that is exposed early in the playoffs rather than the Blazers possibly getting a series win against another pretender that masks the real level of the team, while making it easier to excuse the failures of roster-building and coaching
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Not sure Dame would agree with you and its not because "what would you expect him to say" either. Dame's wiring is go compete till the end and give yourself a chance.
No body gave the Blazers a chance to beat a loaded Laker team in 76/77. Swept them 4 straight. Their mini series with Chicago was the toughest. Yeah they had Walton but we have Lillard. Give him a chance.
 
Hoopguru said:
Not sure Dame would agree with you and its not because "what would you expect him to say" either. Dame's wiring is go compete till the end and give yourself a chance.
No body gave the Blazers a chance to beat a loaded Laker team in 76/77. Swept them 4 straight. Their mini series with Chicago was the toughest. Yeah they had Walton but we have Lillard. Give him a chance.
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And this is essentially the other side of the point that I was making. If they're not contenders, we'll know quickly. But if they are indeed able to clear that first-round hurdle, then their chances for a title run will be as good as anyone's.
 
blazerkor said:
It is nothing but facts besides the word "Easily".
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Well, by that means, I’ll share some facts:

The Nets could get swept in the first round. The Blazers could sweep the playoffs 16-0. The Lakers could lose the play-in. The Bulls could win the East. Easily.

It is nothing but facts besides the word “Easily.”

See how I did that?
 
Mr. Robot said:
this team has to win against the nuggets and then pray to god that wolves or raptors beat the mavs

if not, theyre gonna get fucked so hard by the la clippers in the 1st round
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We would need the Lakers to lose one too. Stupid 3way tie breaker.
 
Strenuus said:
People are saying to lose to the Nuggets to go into the play in. Logic from them is that if you can win one game against the Warriors you can get the Suns instead of winning and getting the Clippers.

Agree or disagree?
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All for this. This is what I have wanted this past 2 weeks.
 
A guys house is on the line here
 
Hoopguru said:
Not sure Dame would agree with you and its not because "what would you expect him to say" either. Dame's wiring is go compete till the end and give yourself a chance.
No body gave the Blazers a chance to beat a loaded Laker team in 76/77. Swept them 4 straight. Their mini series with Chicago was the toughest. Yeah they had Walton but we have Lillard. Give him a chance.
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well...I don't know how that's directly responsive to what I posted. Are you saying that Dame wants to dodge away from a series with the Clippers?
 
wizenheimer said:
well...I don't know how that's directly responsive to what I posted. Are you saying that Dame wants to dodge away from a series with the Clippers?
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no, seems some are advocating they should just give up and lose against Denver in order to avoid the the Clippers. I say he welcomes a series against anyone and doesn't view any team as a pretender. Dames job is to not be concern about advantages to lose early so they can rebuild , he'd shake his head at that big time. His whole career has been built around overcoming odds and not listening to noise.
 
Hoopguru said:
no, seems some are advocating they should just give up and lose against Denver in order to avoid the the Clippers. I say he welcomes a series against anyone and doesn't view any team as a pretender. Dames job is to not be concern about advantages to lose early so they can rebuild , he'd shake his head at that big time. His whole career has been built around overcoming odds and not listening to noise.
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ok, gotcha....and as it should be

if Indiana beats the Lakers, Portland should definitely consider resting players. That's the only reason they should be looking at conceding a game
 
EGame said:
We are going to win the Championship for the next 5 years!!
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I was in the Memorial Coliseum in June of 1977 and watched our boys win the Championship. I think it’s possible with Dame that we win another. The stars must align and the ball must bounce the right way, but it’s possible we could win another.

i just want to see Dame win a ring while wearing a Blazer jersey - and I mean a scarlet, black and white jersey....[no Portland Browns (Oregon) or Portland Spurs]
 
So, the Clippers are behind by 10 in the 4th and if they lose that game they're going to be tied with the Nuggets and the Nuggets will have the tie breaker for the 3rd seed. If the Clips lose this game and the Lakers win tomorrow the Nuggets are going to do everything possible to beat us.

Edit: I just looked at who is playing in that Clippers v Rockets game and it looks like the Clippers are trying to get down to the 4th seed and the Nuggets are obviously not doing that as you could see today with Jokic playing. Sunday will be really interesting.
 
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The Clippers may indeed be tanking to avoid the Lakers till potentially the WCF - they lose out, and we play Denver after all!
 
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