GAME THREAD: MAVERICKS @ BLAZERS - 11/6/14, THURSDAY, 7:30 PM (PST), TNT

[Natebishop3]

Yup. Once Raymond Felton comes back, things will turn around for the Mavs. Actually, they better turn around twice.

 

[e_blazer]

Just keep winning and these clowns will jump on board the bandwagon soon enough.

 

[PHXBlazer1]

I was hoping we'd learn something from that ass-kicking the Spurs gave us. I know it's very early, but I like what I see defensively. Way different intensity level from last year, and just knowing where to be. Fingers crossed

 

[SlyPokerDog]

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[SlyPokerDog]

The Trail Blazers bench finished 16-for-28 from the field and 7-for-12 from 3-point range, totaling 42 points and 10 assists.

 

[BrianFromWA]

I promise you'll see that stat again.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

UPDATE: The female fan who collapsed in the fourth quarter was taken by ambulance to Emanuel Hospital. No additional information.

 

[magnifier661]

I wanna see this defense on the road. You think we can do it?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I promise you'll see that stat again.

Ooh, Forensic Fan teaser!!

 

[magnifier661]

I better edit myself. That was bad.

Wow

 

[e_blazer]

The Trail Blazers bench finished 16-for-28 from the field and 7-for-12 from 3-point range, totaling 42 points and 10 assists.

As opposed to the Mavs' 35 points and 8 assists from their obviously superior bench.

 

[Boise Blazer]

I better edit myself. That was bad.

Ummm...

 

[PHXBlazer1]

We can't expect that from our bench every night guys. We'll probably only win by 10 most of the time.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Great win. Loved the 2nd half energy.

 

[Natebishop3]

We can't expect that from our bench every night guys. We'll probably only win by 10 most of the time.

Blake did what Blake do. Kaman was Kaman. It's CJ. That's the lynch pin. If he can get 8-10 points per game, our bench is in great shape. That's what we need from him.

 

[BrianFromWA]

We can't expect that from our bench every night guys. We'll probably only win by 10 most of the time.

Good to see us not let the deep bench give back points in garbage time. I hate having Hollinger's Pythagorean-based Power Ranking/playoff forecasts ding us because our margin of victory sucks after 6 minutes of bench play.

 

[Schilly]

Even our garbage guys looked comfortable and within themselves instead of going mercenary style.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

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Wesley Matthews Verified account ‏@wessywes2

Thoughts and prayers to the woman who had the medical issue at tonight's game. #ripcity is with you and your family!

 

[Pinwheel1]

unlike the PF situation, I feel like it's going to be tough for CJ to take many of Blanky's minutes.

Good because I want him playing SG. At one point we had Dame, Blake and CJ in at the same time. Now I don't see many scenarios will we will see that very often, but I definitely like CJ with Blake or Damian. Will at the 3 also works for me.

 

[magnifier661]

Lma quietly racks up solid numbers. I like games like that. It means our other players are playing great

 

[SlyPokerDog]

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Casey Holdahl ‏@CHold Every player I talked to in the locker room post-game asked if there was any update on the woman who had to be taken to the hospital.

 

[PDXFonz]

Good crowd tonight! Nice win. I hope the fan who had to be medically assisted is alright.

 

[Schilly]

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Wesley Matthews Verified account ‏@wessywes2

Thoughts and prayers to the woman who had the medical issue at tonight's game. #ripcity is with you and your family!

Class act, lucky to have him.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

I think playing defense has become fun for these guys. That's scary.

 

[santeesioux]

This is what someone on another forum said about the woman:

I was at the game in the section next to where the fan collapsed.
The people around her were trying to wave down someone to help for a good few minutes before the paramedics got to her.
She was coughing up blood as well.
They attempted to resuscitate her in her seat for awhile but ended up clearing the row and taking her down to the court.
As they did this they kept trying to resuscitate her on the court.

It was one of the scariest things I've ever seen..

She was still unconscious when they took her out. I hope she's okay.

 

[magnifier661]

I think playing defense has become fun for these guys. That's scary.

They just need a few more games like this and this team will work harder and harder. All they needed to do is believe in themselves. They have an opportunity to stay a top 5 defensive team.

This is how you can win more games on the road as well. Your defense is key to taking the other teams fans out of the game. Then use your offense to step on their throats

 

[Charcoal Filtered]

UPDATE: The female fan who collapsed in the fourth quarter was taken by ambulance to Emanuel Hospital. No additional information.

UPDATE: It is still uncool to clap for someone on a stretcher unconscious and being resuscitated. The crowd did it twice tonight.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

They just need a few more games like this and this team will work harder and harder. All they needed to do is believe in themselves. They have an opportunity to stay a top 5 defensive team.

This is how you can win more games on the road as well. Your defense is key to taking the other teams fans out of the game. Then use your offense to step on their throats

Good points!

Their offense was alright tonight but you are seeing what an alright offense and a top three defense gets you.

Hint: starters didn't have to play 4th

 

[PDXFonz]

UPDATE: It is still uncool to clap for someone on a stretcher unconscious and being resuscitated. The crowd did it twice tonight.

Best of intentions bro.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

Best of intentions bro.

I HOPE she is alright. Thoughts and prayers to her. Poor lady.

Kudos to the players on both sides for showing genuine concern for her.