Game Thread GAME# 82: KINGS @ BLAZERS - APRIL 10, 2019 - WEDNESDAY, 7:30 PM, NBCSNW

[JDC]

He's listed as 6'4"

But he looks bigger than that to me (possibly because of his hair).

Being guarded by Yogi also helps.

 

[EGame]

Nice to have seen some potential from our future. I think Skal has to be a keeper as well as Simons. Not sure ofthe timeframe with Dame, but I think it could work. Nurk is still hella young too. And of course Collins and CJ if Olshey is so inclined to keep him.

 

[riverman]

53 wins? Amazing season. 20 more wins than ESPN predicted. Does Stotts get coach of the year?

Malone will get that I'm sure

 

[LayneStaley]

Shit, I think Simmons and Skal earned a couple playoff minutes here and there tonight.

 

[Natebishop3]

Dame has put up some BIG games against OKC. I'm not worried about them shutting him down. Not like NOP did.

 

[DDolla]

The good news is: Warriors vs Rockets in the 2nd round

 

[Scalma]

At least we don’t have to watch Ingles and Crowder. Outside of Westbrook, OKC isn’t nearly as annoying.

 

[KingSpeed]

Crazy night. Game of the year. Can’t believe what I just saw.

 

[KingSpeed]

The good news is: Warriors vs Rockets in the 2nd round

Yep.

 

[Chris Craig]

The tarot cards say the Blazers will finish in 3rd place with 53 wins, play the Clippers or Thunder in the first round and make it till at least the seventh game of the 2nd round.

The cards don't lie

 

[illmatic99]

I don't know why people were so keen on Utah. Rubio is a legit defender as is Mitchell.
With gobert waiting in the paint and good help defenders on the wings. Seems like Utah would be very similar to pelicans last year.
Westbrick don't play defense and the thunder gamble a lot on that end.
Adams can't stop Lillard from getting to the rim like gobert could.

I've been asking for OKC over UTA for the last month

 

[joeBlazers]

I'm not worried about OKC. I'm worried about the NBA/Media trying to push Westbrook.
When we eliminate them, this will be the sweetest playoff win in a long time.
Honestly, if we played Utah and won, wouldn't be a big deal. but eliminating OKC would be epic.

 

[H.C.]

Dame has put up some BIG games against OKC. I'm not worried about them shutting him down. Not like NOP did.

Rubio Mitchell oneal gobert./// Rondo jrue ad//// Westbrick Adams 2k.
Gimme okc all day

 

[riverman]

Yep.

epic

 

[Hoopguru]

Give Olshey props!
Look at the mix new players he has brought in this year alone that have stepped up. 3rd seed in the WC is commendable especially for a team that wasn’t supposed to even the playoffs according to many.
53 wins baby!
CC had it pegged now all he needs to do is give Neil and Terry some props!
Bingo bango bongo !

 

[Titan]

Honestly I am more glad we got the 3 seed and don’t care who we are playing. OKC has star power and plays chippy with everyone, which can be both good and bad in the playoffs

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

We got this!

What a great regular season...53 wins! I’m giving credit to OLSHEY for one moment. Too bad we won’t have Nurk.

I’m thinking we get to the WCF’s and because of this success, we will attract a key free agent for next year!

And what about Skal! Trent! And the kid Simons! And some good play by Jake as well.
I like the spirit of this team. OLSHEY made some good moves - we are much deeper than last year and it’s going to pay dividends!

Go Blazers!

 

[HailBlazers]

I'm amazed at how some of you look for the negative in everything.

We're not all dogs. Mainly humans.

 

[julius]

Enjoy Blazers, that’s the last win for 2019 season

I guarantee you they won't win anymore games in the 2018-2019 season.

 

[joeBlazers]

I love our young guys, especially Anfernee. Can we get this guy minutes next season?
I really hope CJ has seen we have options. I hope he can start playing better.

 

[wizenheimer]

He's listed as 6'4"

But he looks bigger than that to me (possibly because of his hair).

he was measured as 6'2.25" 10 months ago

 

[DDolla]

I was so happy last year, celebrated 3rd seed and we all got a NW Division Champs shirt. This year I’ll celebrate when we at least win a playoff game.

 

[Titan]

Also what if Denver loses to the Spurs? We would all be glad that we are the 3 seed if that happened.

 

[RSC60]

Give Olshey props!
Look at the mix new players he has brought in this year alone that have stepped up. 3rd seed in the WC is commendable especially for a team that wasn’t supposed to even the playoffs according to many.
53 wins baby!
CC had it pegged now all he needs to do is give Neil and Terry some props!
Bingo bango bongo !

Another 1st round exit then what ?

 

[EGame]

Also what if Denver loses to the Spurs? We would all be glad that we are the 3 seed if that happened.

Won't happen. Nuggets are good at home and the Spurs are trash on the road. Spurs may have the playoff experience, but Nuggets have the way better shot to steal a road game over the Spurs.

 

[DDolla]

Clippers and Jazz Overtime on a no bearing game lol

 

[42N8Bounce]

53 wins! Nice strong finish to the year. That's the way you head into the playoffs!



I don't care who we face in the playoffs. We ended the regular season on a high note! Bring on OKC! Who's next?

 

[Titan]

Won't happen. Nuggets are good at home and the Spurs are trash on the road. Spurs may have the playoff experience, but Nuggets have the way better shot to steal a road game over the Spurs.

I won’t count out Pops, he knows a thing or two, just saying.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

53 wins? Amazing season. 20 more wins than ESPN predicted. Does Stotts get coach of the year?

If he can try some new defensive and offensive strategies against OKC, then maybe yes.

 

[illmatic99]

that was a legitimately FUN night of bball with scoreboard watching and youngins ballin