Game Thread GAME# 80: THUNDER @ BLAZERS - APRIL 6, 2016 - WEDNESDAY, 7:00 PM (PDT), KGW

[Strenuus]

And yet, somehow, it counts just as much as every other win.

It was a frustrating 4th quarter but I guess 4th game in 5 nights, they may have been tired. Amazing this team made the playoffs.

Yeah. people forget minor things like 4th in 5, etc.

We won. Who gives a fuck how you did it?

 

[KeepOnRollin]

They pretty much solidified my opinion that this team may not win a game in the playoffs.

"Pretty much" and "may not" ? Way to go out on a limb! You have said nothing because you left yourself an out.

 

[Strenuus]

"Pretty much" and "may not" ? Way to go out on a limb! You have said nothing because you left yourself an out.

Pretty much what I thought. I just may not have said it.

 

[oldmangrouch]

Plenty of negatives about this game - but there is no such thing as a bad win!

This team has far exceeded my expectations. There are plenty of holes that need to be fixed going forward - but for tonight, let's just be happy!

 

[Strenuus]

Plenty of negatives about this game - but there is no such thing as a bad win!

This team has far exceeded my expectations. There are plenty of holes that need to be fixed going forward - but for tonight, let's just be happy!

If oldmanGROUCH is happy.... COME ON GUYS!

 

[kjironman1]

"Pretty much" and "may not" ? Way to go out on a limb! You have said nothing because you left yourself an out.

Look just because you don't like it doesn't mean it ain't true. This team will struggle to win a game in the playoffs. It's that simple. Of course any jump shooting team that relies on 3's can have a big night and win a game. But it will not happen very often. They simply don't play good enough defense to compete in the playoffs.

 

[Tunchi]

2-13 for Dame.

This is a pretty long stretch where he is shooting like crap.

The minutes are running him into the ground.

Feast or famine. I warned you guys. The guy is on and off. He slumps like a muthafucka.

I guess he had to follow that hot streak with performances like this lately.

Amazing leader though ill give him that

 

[Sinobas]

The Thunder missed 11 FTs tonight. So that was huge.

We gave up 19 offensive rebounds. Kanter had a monster game with 33 points and 20 rebounds

 

[B-Roy]

Two wins pretty much seals the 5th seed. Memphis winning out would be.... Unlikely.

Dropping one requires Memphis to lose two and Dallas to lose one.

Dallas plays Memphis on Friday.

 

[oldmangrouch]

If oldmanGROUCH is happy.... COME ON GUYS!

Uhhh.......thanks?

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Look just because you don't like it doesn't mean it ain't true. This team will struggle to win a game in the playoffs. It's that simple. Of course any jump shooting team that relies on 3's can have a big night and win a game. But it will not happen very often. They simply don't play good enough defense to compete in the playoffs.

Who the fuck cares?

 

[Tunchi]

They pretty much solidified my opinion that this team may not win a game in the playoffs.

I agree. I been telling everybody too. I don't see what the point of the playoffs is.

But hey we're in the playoffs!!

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Look just because you don't like it doesn't mean it ain't true. This team will struggle to win a game in the playoffs. It's that simple. Of course any jump shooting team that relies on 3's can have a big night and win a game. But it will not happen very often. They simply don't play good enough defense to compete in the playoffs.

You are focusing on the wrong part. I have no problem with you stating it. It is how you are stating it. You want to claim you were right if it happens that way but if it doesn't then that is fine too because you purposely left yourself an out.

 

[riverman]

Look just because you don't like it doesn't mean it ain't true. This team will struggle to win a game in the playoffs. It's that simple. Of course any jump shooting team that relies on 3's can have a big night and win a game. But it will not happen very often. They simply don't play good enough defense to compete in the playoffs.

but honestly doesn't every team really struggle to win a game in the playoffs? It's kind of the point of the playoffs

 

[riverman]

I don't think anyone is going to crown us contenders if we make the 5th seed in the west but I think we can win a few games along the way

 

[BlazerCaravan]

but honestly doesn't every team really struggle to win a game in the playoffs? It's kind of the point of the playoffs

Well maybe not golden state, that jump shooting team that relies on 3's...

 

[BonesJones]

It's obvious we play down to our opponents. This game is a reflection of that, not a sign that we'll "struggle to win" in the playoffs.

 

[42N8Bounce]

43 wins! Playoffs!

This is a lot more fun than tanking for an unproven rookie! Playoffs!

This win puts the Blazers at a season high 6 games over 500. What a phenomenal second half of the season. Playoffs!

 

[TBpup]

It's obvious we play down to our opponents. This game is a reflection of that, not a sign that we'll "struggle to win" in the playoffs.

That may be true but 48 points in the paint, killed on the boards, 58 points given up to Kanter/Waiters and 115 points given up to a 2nd string with 2-13 shooting from Dame. It may have clinched a Playoff spot but certainly wasn't Playoff style basketball.

Hopefully some rest and a good practice will get some things straightened out.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Watching the CSNNW feed, Jamie Hudson fine as hell

 

[42N8Bounce]

Oh yeah -

 

[BlazerCaravan]

That may be true but 48 points in the paint, killed on the boards, 58 points given up to Kanter/Waiters and 115 points given up to a 2nd string with 2-13 shooting from Dame. It may have clinched a Playoff spot but certainly wasn't Playoff style basketball.

Literally none of this matters.

 

[Natebishop3]

Feast or famine. I warned you guys. The guy is on and off. He slumps like a muthafucka.

I guess he had to follow that hot streak with performances like this lately.

Amazing leader though ill give him that

I think I'm gonna actually pony up the cash to have Sly ban you.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I agree. I been telling everybody too. I don't see what the point of the playoffs is.

But hey we're in the playoffs!!

I don't se the point of making the lottery. We won't get any better getting a pick outside the top 5. But hey we would be in the lottery!

 

[42N8Bounce]

Man, give Stotts and Dame some serious credit for this accomplishment. Well, toss in a bit of credit for CJ too -

 

[oldmangrouch]

Man, give Stotts and Dame some serious credit for this accomplishment. Well, toss in a bit of credit for CJ too -

That is pretty cool.

 

[Tunchi]

It's simple odds. Are you winning a championship more likely or hitting a home run with a late lottery pick/trade?? I'll take draft

I don't se the point of making the lottery. We won't get any better getting a pick outside the top 5. But hey we would be in the lottery!

 

[42N8Bounce]

Since Dec 26th with the win over Cleveland, the Blazer have gone 28 wins and 13 losses. That's a winning percentage of 0.683. To put that in perspective, that's the same winning percentage that OKC has had for this season, and they're considered one of the hottest teams in the league. I wouldn't want to face us in the playoffs!

 

[Tunchi]

I think I'm gonna actually pony up the cash to have Sly ban you.

Soft

 

[42N8Bounce]

Look what just arrived from the Blazers in my email inbox -



Time to buy playoff tickets! Woohoo!!