Game Thread GAME# 77: HEAT @ BLAZERS - APRIL 2, 2016 - SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PDT), CSNNW

[Shaboid]

Guaranteed at least .500 on the season.

This probably isn't as respected as it should be in the West this year.

 

[TBpup]

Boston beat GS off at b2b... Just sayin

Yes, everyone is aware of what happened. Think that happens twice in a row after them not losing at home all year?

Bullshit. We can beat GS. Can't throw away any game at this point in the season. He will get TONS of rest coming up. I'm the final TEN DAYS before the playoffs, we play TWO GAMES, both at home. He will get a TON of rest. Everyone will. There's a game to win tomorrow.

I want Portland to win but sometimes the bigger picture is important. 'Pop' is a HoF coach because of that ability.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Oh so 2-3 years from now? By then Lillard will be damn near 30 lol

But you just want us to keep "participating" so your happy either way

Sorry I WANT RINGS

And some how telling the players to intentionally lose will get you rings?

Again, that makes no sense. Learning to win, learning to work together, to achieving a goal, is more important.

You want 15 players to lose to gain a draft pick for a player that has just as good a chance at being a bust as they do being a meaningful contributor. We're gaining far more by having these 15 players work together, fight together, and exceed all reasonable expectations.

You're trying so hard to shit all over the success of this season but the reasons you're giving for doing it makes no sense.

 

[Draco]

To rest him for games that are more winnable. They play 4 games in 5 nights and GS isn't losing 2 in a row at home after only one loss all season. He needs the rest....that is indisputable.

Golden State has multiple injuries and is not playing as they were earlier this season. Now that the streak is over I could actually see them having a let down game.

I'm the one who created threads questioning Stotts overworking our stars. At this point in the season the damage is done sitting one game doesn't make a difference.

Rest needs to be taken throughout the year. Once their out of gas its too late. Dame won't fully recover until the summer.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

And some how telling the players to intentionally lose will get you rings?

Again, that makes no sense. Learning to win, learning to work together, to achieving a goal, is more important.

You want 15 players to lose to gain a draft pick for a player that has just as good a chance at being a bust as they do being a meaningful contributor. We're gaining for more by having these 15 players work together, fight together, and exceed all reasonable expectations.

You're trying so hard to shit all over the success of this season but the reasons you're giving for doing it makes no sense.

Boom.Roasted.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

With all the losing the 76ers have done these last few season they will be guaranteed champions next year.

/Tunchi Logic

 

[TBpup]

Golden State has multiple injuries and is not playing as they were earlier this season. Now that the streak is over I could actually see them having a let down game.

I'm the one who created threads questioning Stotts overworking our stars. At this point in the season the damage is done sitting one game doesn't make a difference.

Rest needs to be taken throughout the year. Once their out of gas its too late. Dame won't fully recover until the summer.

But it would give him a chance to rest his barking ankles. He has turned both of them recently. Best to pick your battles as well as possible.

 

[KingSpeed]

Yes, everyone is aware of what happened. Think that happens twice in a row after them not losing at home all year?



I want Portland to win but sometimes the bigger picture is important. 'Pop' is a HoF coach because of that ability.

Spurs lost in first round last year. Like I said, we have a ton of rest coming up. Look at THAT big picture.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Lol we broke our three point record with 5 games to go... With less "legit" three point shooters than we had last season.

 

[Draco]

In 3 years, he will be 28, just starting his prime.

Thats actually the end of a players prime; starting the decline, based on PER of all star level players.

 

[KingSpeed]

Golden State has multiple injuries and is not playing as they were earlier this season. Now that the streak is over I could actually see them having a let down game.

I'm the one who created threads questioning Stotts overworking our stars. At this point in the season the damage is done sitting one game doesn't make a difference.

Rest needs to be taken throughout the year. Once their out of gas its too late. Dame won't fully recover until the summer.

We have a ton of rest coming up. Come playoffs, we will be the most rested team in the league. Look at the schedules.

 

[Strenuus]

Oh so 2-3 years from now? By then Lillard will be damn near 30 lol

But you just want us to keep "participating" so your happy either way

Sorry I WANT RINGS

A few things:

You're*

You do realize the SECOND year is only the YEAR after the one YOU want the ring for. So RINGS as you say would also happen in the second year. How is that bad? I mean, I want to expect that you use your brain, but you make me doubt that with every post of ignorance and complete dis-regard to common sense you make.

Picks are participation awards. Remember that.

And we ain't getting a ring next year. LOL no mid-round pick is gonna do that in a year.

Tell me this: Does the person we get with the mid-round pick (or the person we trade for that pick) Gonna make us WIN next year. The answer is no.

And here I thought you were pragmatic, but you are just as delusional as the fans you try to troll.

You'll learn some day. Maybe.

Look, I know you're mad the blazers are winning. I know you hate when the team is doing good. I understand that you only enjoy it when it rains, and that anything positive is a horrible experience for you. If you need a hug I can offer that for you. It's hard for you, knowing you have been wrong all year...

Someday... Someday...

 

[KingSpeed]

Thats actually the end of a players prime; starting the decline, based on PER of all star level players.

Bullshit. MJ didn't win his first title til he was like 27 or 28.

 

[TBpup]

Spurs lost in first round last year. Like I said, we have a ton of rest coming up. Look at THAT big picture.

Quite the different scenario as you know. Spurs were forced to play a very good Clipper team because Portland was bumped to 4th when their record was only good for 6th. Also, the Spurs have won 5 Titles so I'd say that is the BIGGER picture versus just one season's anomaly which the league addressed so it doesn't happen again.

 

[Draco]

Yes, everyone is aware of what happened. Think that happens twice in a row after them not losing at home all year?



I want Portland to win but sometimes the bigger picture is important. 'Pop' is a HoF coach because of that ability.

Pop doesn't sit players one time after 77 games of a season. He manages minutes throughout the entire year; monitors fatigue, recovery, strength for the whole season. It's too late at at this point for one game to make a difference.

 

[KingSpeed]

Quite the different scenario as you know. Spurs were forced to play a very good Clipper team because Portland was bumped to 4th when their record was only good for 6th. Also, the Spurs have won 5 Titles so I'd say that is the BIGGER picture versus just one season's anomaly which the league addressed so it doesn't happen again.

Spurs choked last year. If they had beaten Pelicans on the last day of the season, they would've been 2 seed and might've won it all.

 

[TBpup]

Pop doesn't sit players one time after 77 games of a season. He manages minutes throughout the entire year; monitors fatigue, recovery, strength for the whole season. It's too late at at this point for one game to make a difference.

When you have 2 turned ankles, it certainly helps more than it hurts.

 

[Draco]

Bullshit. MJ didn't win his first title til he was like 27 or 28.

Players can still have excellent seasons at age 28+. But on average its not their peak seasons.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

When you have 2 turned ankles, it certainly helps more than it hurts.

 

[KingSpeed]

You guys are forgetting Duncan is much older than Dame. When Duncan was Dame's age, he played all 82 fucking games. In fact, from 2000 to 2003, he only missed one game.

 

[KingSpeed]

Players can still have excellent seasons at age 28+. But on average its not their peak seasons.

Stars win most of their titles when they are older.

 

[Strenuus]

And some how telling the players to intentionally lose will get you rings?

Again, that makes no sense. Learning to win, learning to work together, to achieving a goal, is more important.

You want 15 players to lose to gain a draft pick for a player that has just as good a chance at being a bust as they do being a meaningful contributor. We're gaining far more by having these 15 players work together, fight together, and exceed all reasonable expectations.

You're trying so hard to shit all over the success of this season but the reasons you're giving for doing it makes no sense.

You said it better than I.

 

[TBpup]

You guys are forgetting Duncan is much older than Dame. When Duncan was Dame's age, he played all 82 fuckimg games. In fact, from 2000 to 2003, he only missed one game.

Oh good...cussing to make a point. I guess reasonable conversation and discussion is out.

 

[KingSpeed]

Did Pop rest his stars when they were Dame's age? No.

 

[KingSpeed]

Oh good...cussing to make a point. I guess reasonable conversation and discussion is out.

So you're going to ignore the point? Excuse my language but Pop didn't rest his stars when they were Dame's age.

 

[jlprk]

Oh good...cussing to make a point. I guess reasonable conversation and discussion is out.

There's nothing wrong with expressing emotion.

 

[KingSpeed]

There's nothing wrong with expressing emotion.

Exactly.

 

[TBpup]

So you're going to ignore the point? Excuse my language but Pop didn't rest his stars when they were Dame's age.

Tim played a lot back then but didn't have NEARLY the burden to carry as Dame does now. That takes a toll. He had Robinson and Avery Johnson, Sean Elliot etc and later Parker, Ginobilli and now Kawhi and LA. Anyone who has played high level basketball will tell you that is a HUGE difference in wear and tear on you both physically and mentally.

 

[KingSpeed]

Tim played a lot back then but didn't have NEARLY the burden to carry as Dame does now. That takes a toll. He had Robinson and Avery Johnson, Sean Elliot etc and later Parker, Ginobilli and now Kawhi and LA. Anyone who has played high level basketball will tell you that is a HUGE difference in wear and tear on you both physically and mentally.

That is ridiculous. Duncan was winning MVP awards. He completely carried that team. Dame has great teammates too.

 

[Trackjack]

Tonight we had 5 guys in double figures shot over 50 percent and over 60 percent from the 3. Scoring was balance and Dame didn't play bad just because he didn't score 30. It the other players finally have step up so Dame and CJ don't have that burden to do everything for this team to win. Do sit Dame tomorrow it wouldn't hurt but that not going happen his home town. Yes he has alot rest coming up but two bad ankle they don't heal really quick. But this win moves us one step to the playoffs. Go Blazers!!!!