Game Thread GAME# 79: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - APRIL 5, 2018 - THURSDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), NBCSNW

[Jade Falcon]

Dame is out tomorrow. Which means CJ needs to put up about 60 points for us to have a realistic chance of beating a healthy Houston.

And since that isn't going to happen, then we are going to get absolutely murdered.

I think our best hope is that age and going senile catches up with SA. Otherwise I don't see us winning a single game in Texas.

 

[Scalma]

Napier
Cj
Turner
Aminu
Nurkic

Second unit:

Baldwin
CJ
Connaughton
Collins
Swanigan/Leonard


Rockets will probably rest some guys. Anderson is out. Wouldn’t be surprised if one of Paul/Harden doesn’t play.

 

[Darkwebs]

 

[KingSpeed]

Doubtful is better than Out

 

[kjironman1]

I don't trust any of D'Antoni's teams in the playoffs. They tend to post insane numbers in the regular season and fade when faced with a series.

You know there is some truth to this. Then you throw in Chris Paul and weird things just seem to happen.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Neither will The HCP!

Your playing?

 

[kjironman1]

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FulgoreMember

Another boring Thursday night ass kicking (yawns)

#29Fulgore, Today at 6:18 AM

 

[Eastoff]

No sir, got my own room this time FAMS!

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Look at that, HCP even switched away from his MRS webcam to make us feel more comfortable.

 

[illmatic99]

If we somehow pull off a win tonight, we clinch HCA.

Then rest everybody for the final 3 games.

 

[andalusian]

shot of HCP in the hotel hall floor in 10...9 ...8

You understand that he had to work hard to get to this state. There might have been stairs involved.

 

[tykendo]

I know the Blazers face a tough task tonight, but "IF" the Blazers could grind out a win tonight, it would allow the Blazers to rest Dame the rest of the way, and that would be a blessing. Lose tonight, and you know those neckties get tighter, and Dame will feel obligated to come back early. It's just in his DNA. So I would love to see the Blazers play loose, get Nurk "heavily" involved early, and Shabazz bring his "A" game, and a Blazers victory tonight won't be so far fetched. Go Blazers!!

 

[tykendo]

You understand that he had to work hard to get to this state. There might have been stairs involved.

Nice.

 

[tykendo]

Napier
Cj
Turner
Aminu
Nurkic

Second unit:

Baldwin
CJ
Connaughton
Collins
Swanigan/Leonard


Rockets will probably rest some guys. Anderson is out. Wouldn’t be surprised if one of Paul/Harden doesn’t play.

I don't think so. I think the Rockets view the Blazers as a threat, and don't want to give them any MO going forward. I think the Rockets play their "A" game, or atleast try tonight. They would like to embarrass the Blazers on National TV. So for the Blazers to win, they have to bring their "A" game, and hope the Rockets don't shoot lights out like they did the previous meeting, when they squeaked by the Blazers with Dame and CJ having off shooting nights.

 

[Scalma]

I don't think so. I think the Rockets view the Blazers as a threat, and don't want to give them any MO going forward. I think the Rockets play their "A" game, or atleast try tonight. They would like to embarrass the Blazers on National TV. So for the Blazers to win, they have to bring their "A" game, and hope the Rockets don't shoot lights out like they did the previous meeting, when they squeaked by the Blazers with Dame and CJ having off shooting nights.

It’s on national tv?

And I don’t think the rockets care about the blazers as much as you think. But if they did, they’d have incentive to “let” Portland get the third seed so theyd avoid them in a theoretical second round matchup.

 

[tykendo]

It’s on national tv?

And I don’t think the rockets care about the blazers as much as you think. But if they did, they’d have incentive to “let” Portland get the third seed so theyd avoid them in a theoretical second round matchup.

My bad, it's not on National TV. And I agree with what your saying on letting Portland get the third seed, if they didn't want to face them till the WCF, but I think the Blazers "healthy" are a lot more of a threat to the Rockets than anyone might think.

 

[Scalma]

My bad, it's not on National TV. And I agree with what your say on letting Portland get the third seed, if they didn't want to face them till the WCF, but I think the Blazers "healthy" are a lot more of a threat to the Rockets than anyone might think.

I agree I just don’t think the threat of Portland is going to take the front seat over their health going into the playoffs. I think they’ll be resting some players tonight. But we’ll see.

 

[CupWizier]

Good news, Noah Vonleh is a game time decision tonight against the Rockets. Also check out the Dallas injury report. Obviously playing us took a toll on their players or maybe they are making sure they don't win anymore games.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/injuries/

 

[crandc]

I concede nothing.

 

[DDolla]

If we get blown out in the first half, I would just rest the starters for good

 

[Scalma]

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FulgoreMember

Another boring Thursday night ass kicking (yawns)

#29Fulgore, Today at 6:18 AM

Can’t wait for the wake up call in the playoffs.

 

[CupWizier]

I don't think so. I think the Rockets view the Blazers as a threat, and don't want to give them any MO going forward. I think the Rockets play their "A" game, or atleast try tonight. They would like to embarrass the Blazers on National TV. So for the Blazers to win, they have to bring their "A" game, and hope the Rockets don't shoot lights out like they did the previous meeting, when they squeaked by the Blazers with Dame and CJ having off shooting nights.

Hey tyk, what's the vibe in Denver these days? Are they getting nervous they might miss out on the playoffs again this year. I would rather they make it than the Spurs. Their streak needs to be broken and that way we will have one of the longest playoff streaks and just one behind Houston and Golden State.

 

[CupWizier]

This team has less weaknesses than any of his other teams.

I wouldn't count on a drop off. Houston is for real.

That pains me to say.

Paul has a history of missing playoff games so that can play a big role as well.

 

[DDolla]

Just rest the starters and play more of Biggie and Baldwin. This game is over in the 1st qtr.

 

[blue9]

You know, I've noticed over the past few years that a good way to win is to play a bunch of scrubs nobody has ever heard of. Maybe we can finally try it tonight?

Baldwin
Pat
Jake
Biggie
Papa

Run them for 40 minutes and we should be guaranteed a win!

 

[Chris Craig]

For some reason, I actually have a pretty good feeling about tonight

 

[Chris Craig]

Just rest the starters and play more of Biggie and Baldwin. This game is over in the 1st qtr.

Love the optimism!

 

[Eastoff]

You know, I've noticed over the past few years that a good way to win is to play a bunch of scrubs nobody has ever heard of. Maybe we can finally try it tonight?

Baldwin
Pat
Jake
Biggie
Papa

Run them for 40 minutes and we should be guaranteed a win!

Yeah it totally throws the other team off scouting

 

[dviss1]

No sir, got my own room this time FAMS!

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Stalkin' @Scalma

 

[Wizard Mentor]

I want Baldwin. I want Papa G. Shit sprinkle in some Jay Lay in there as well. Save the bullets for San Antonio.

I would be only mildly surprised to have Baldwin start, considering Stotts' past.

 

[DDolla]

Rest Nurk and play PapaG. Need a healthy Nurk for the playoff run.