Game Thread GAME# 77: BLAZERS @ NETS - APRIL 6, 2015 - MONDAY, 4:00 PM (PST), CSNNW

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[H.C.]

Without watching the rest of this game, why did CJ's scoring slow down?

I personally believe CJ was slowed due to a few defensive adjustments the Nets made.
Just like vs the Pelicans the game before. Teams are trying to force him to over-dribble into multiple defenders.
If he continues to force defenses to adjust their scheme vs the Blazers it's going to make stopping Aldridge/Lillard that much more difficult.
Right now if I were Stotts.. It'd be hard to keep CJ off the floor.

 

[illmatic99]

This seriously looks like first round and out team.

Afflalo has been disappointing.

 

[kjironman1]

He looked like he got a lil pissed off a time or two tonight.

As soon as his hair got messed up he was tough to handle.

 

[Boob-No-More]

As soon as his hair got messed up he was tough to handle.

I liked his assertiveness and aggressiveness, especially when he called for the ball on the low block. He had a 5" height advantage on Young. Nice to see him recognize that and use it to his advantage.

BNM

 

[Boise Blazer]

I didn't have a problem at all with leaving those guys at home. They all three seem to be better with a little rest and all three actually are injured or have been injured recently. We may win an extra game during the season due to their resting. and they may be fresher in the playoffs. Also it may benefit us in the playoffs that Myers and McCollum got some more experience. Not to mention that it confirmed that there are some guys who should not be getting any minutes in the playoffs.

I honestly and truly hope that is the way that it works out because if it doesnt then that was one hell of a gamble. Because I sure as hell like the 'may' in "we may have won that game with those three guys"

 

[Boob-No-More]

This seriously looks like first round and out team.

Afflalo has been disappointing.

The team we put out on the court last night didn't even look like a playoff team, but add Aldridge, Batum and Kaman and things change a LOT. With these three, not only do we win last night, but we win easily.

Did we also look like a first round and out team last year? Because, in spite of all the injuries this year, we're probably going to win 54 games again and enter the playoffs without HCA - just like last year.

Losing Wes hurts, and Afflalo is no Wes, but we're better off with Afflalo than without him. The addition of Kaman, and the growth of Meyers and C.J. makes our bench much better than last year. We lost Good Mo's scoring, but don't miss Bad Mo's turnovers and poor shot selection. Blake scores less, but does a better job getting the second unit guys involved in the offense - now that we have second unit guys who actually DESERVE to be involved in the offense.

Whoever we play in the first round is going to be a tough opponent, but on the flip side, if we play our best, we have the ability to beat anyone in a 7 game series.

BNM

 

[e_blazer]

Well said, BNM. That's exactly how I feel going into the playoffs.

 

[BlazerBeav]

I can't imagine any of the teams are sitting at home thinking 'gosh, I sure do hope we get the Blazers in the first round' after what LA did to Houston last year.

 

[riverman]

I kind of want to beat the Rockets in the second round again.

 

[Kaydow]

I can't imagine any of the teams are sitting at home thinking 'gosh, I sure do hope we get the Blazers in the first round' after what LA did to Houston last year.

Since 30-8 start Blazers are 20-19 and don't look the same defensively without Wesley Matthews. I don't think we're feared by anyone right now, despite LA's dominance vs Hou last year. If I'm the Grizz for example, falling down to 5 to play PDX instead of maybe SA or the Clippers looks like a pretty good outcome.

 

[S550]

Since 30-8 start Blazers are 20-19 and don't look the same defensively without Wesley Matthews. I don't think we're feared by anyone right now, despite LA's dominance vs Hou last year. If I'm the Grizz for example, falling down to 5 to play PDX instead of maybe SA or the Clippers looks like a pretty good outcome.

Oh yea easily. Dallas and Portland right now are prime targets for everybody..

Watch we will hack revenge on everbody next year. I'm expecting a golden state type turnaround..

 

[OneLifeToLive]

As soon as his hair got messed up he was tough to handle.

Lmao.

 

[kjironman1]

Lmao.

Seriously! look at the game again. Have you ever seen his hair that out of whack?

 

[OneLifeToLive]

Seriously! look at the game again. Have you ever seen his hair that out of whack?

I believe it. It cracks me up everytime his feather is ruffled.

 

[Boob-No-More]

I believe it. It cracks me up everytime his feather is ruffled.

Sounds like the Blazers need to add a new member to their training staff. They need to hire a fluffer to help get Meyers "up" for every game like he was last night!

BNM.

 

[kjironman1]

Sounds like the Blazers need to add a new member to their training staff. They need to hire a fluffer to help get Meyers "up" for every game like he was last night!

BNM.

You do know what a "Fluffer" is right?
Not so sure i would be comfortable with that?