Game Thread GAME# 81: BLAZERS @ THUNDER - APRIL 13, 2015 - MONDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), KGW & NBATV

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Seriously, that was the kind of game I like to watch. Full of heroism. Reminds me of when Khryapa, injured the first half of his rookie season, was a starter from the get-go in January. Or when Juwan Howard, when Oden and Przybilla went down for the season, stepped out of the sub-PF shadow into the starting C position and we won most games. I could go on and on, men, but remember, be a hero. Be a man.

Best game of the season.
 
I know people are all in the doom and gloom mood right now but I will tell you this, if both Batum and CJ are fine (maybe a big if) then this game is very encouraging and I think it actually helps us in the playoffs.
 
jlprk said:
Seriously, that was the kind of game I like to watch. Full of heroism. Reminds me of when Khryapa, injured the first half of his rookie season, was a starter from the get-go in January. Or when Juwan Howard, when Oden and Przybilla went down for the season, stepped out of the sub-PF shadow into the starting C position and we won most games. I could go on and on, men, but remember, be a hero. Be a man.

Best game of the season.
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Leonard lead in pts, Crabbe in rebounds and Frazier in assists. I missed most of the game but was shocked OKC had their starters in the game for huge minutes. Our 3rd string is 10 pts worse than their 1st string..not a bad thing.
 
magnifier661 said:
Can't wait for the playoffs to start
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Mags, you don't just flip a switch. We're playing some of our worst basketball of the year. At this point, we'll be lucky to stretch a series to five games.
 
SlyPokerDog said:
Meyers and Freeland both with career highs in points scored tonight.
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The Future Is Now! I remember when Bassy and Webby would have decent games and we'd all get fired up. Let's go Khryapa!
 
I always knew you'd join me on something! But then, you can't read this. Yeah right.
 
A hell of a difference in the three point shooting tonight. Leonard 55% the rest of the team 21%.
 
KeepOnRollin said:
I know people are all in the doom and gloom mood right now but I will tell you this, if both Batum and CJ are fine (maybe a big if) then this game is very encouraging and I think it actually helps us in the playoffs.
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Don't forget Kaman who also tweaked his back tonight!
 
S550 said:
Well Ibaka hasn't even played in like a month. And obviously whatever westbrook is doing is working right? They'll make the playoffs. (Pels won't beat the champs wed)

Imo I can't stand the zombie sonics but shit in the brutal western conference you gotta give them props to making it
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I will never say without Westbrick the Thunder are a better team with or without Durant.

However I will say Westbrick although sometimes he's succeeded in getting W's while Durant has been out this year..... As well the Thunder have won more games with him than they have without him....
He still has single handly put them in the situation of not controlling their own destiny.
I've watched the Thunder enough this year to be disgusted with his play when the game is on the line, and I don't even like the Thunder..
I like it when they lose...
However
I like good basketball.. From any team.... I respect good basketball.
Why I'm also a Spurs fan and a fan of Memphis due to their team concept.
If Westbrick would have pulled back a little and used Ibaka late in games.. They wouldn't have lost certain games they did lose...
If he would have used Morrow in draw and kick situations more often than he did...
Westbrick would possibly have a chance at getting the MVP trophy because he would be winning a lot more games... And have a chance to avoid the Dubs in the first round..
Right now it's a question of even getting in... I wouldn't put it past POP to sit people... Spurs dgaf about road games... They're the Spurs

I do give props for making it but people should be realistic when touting Westbrick...
Just like they should be realistic when criticizing Lillard...
But a fan isn't realistic.
So I guess...
Keep on doing you.
 
Not a fun game to watch. No ball movement what so ever. Most (not all) can be blamed on the makeshift lineups, but it seemed like it was worse when Leonard was out f the game. I guess our our offense performs best with a PF on the floor who can shoot. Better pay LMA this summer what ever he wants....

I know we have to stay healthy, but I hate that our bigs never dive on the floor for a loose ball. We suck on 50-50 situations.
And we needed more from Lopez to start the game. Zero rebounds in 25 minutes? Kanter and Adams wanted it more last night and set the tone.
 
S550 said:
Wow refs for some odd reason hate Lillard. I don't know what it is but they hate that kid. If harden did that same move that's an easy foul call
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I've noticed. I've also noticed how frustrated he is that he can't get the same calls that Westbrick, Hardflop, and Chris Paul (and others) get.
 
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SlyPokerDog said:
How was that not a foul on Beib's face?!?
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I know. NBA refs are so inconsistent. How are players supposed to know when they can and can't hit an all star's elbow with their face?
 
KingSpeed said:
Frazier shot too much
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There's only one way to learn. At least we had a meaningless game (and the next one) for Frazier and Crabbe to get some much needed court time.
 
Best development this year has been the improvement of CJ and Leonard. Both can be legit 6th and 7th men on a winning team next season.

Very encouraged by them. Just need serious improvement on D and a larger paint presence and we should be contenders if healthy.
 
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