Game Thread PLAYOFFS: ROUND 1, GAME 1: BLAZERS @ WARRIORS - 4/16/17, SUNDAY, 12:30 PM (PDT), ABC (1 Viewer)

[PDXFonz]

We should all wear red under our jerseys (If applicable) tomorrow.

 

[KingSpeed]

Dunno how I missed that. Those sleeved jerseys are fresh, I want to get me one. I'll probably go with Nurk if/when I do!

Aminu's gonna be huge tomorrow. I love Playoff Aminu.

 

[DUB]

Tipoff is at 5:00AM Monday morning for me. It's Easter Monday public holiday, so I don't have to go to work; and I can't decide if I watch the game live, or take a rare opportunity to sleep in, and watch the replay.

Snap, straw poll! Should I get up early, and watch the game? Or sleep in, and watch the replay?

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

Tipoff is at 5:00AM Monday morning for me. It's Easter Monday public holiday, so I don't have to go to work; and I can't decide if I watch the game live, or take a rare opportunity to sleep in, and watch the replay.

Snap, straw poll! Should I get up early, and watch the game? Or sleep in, and watch the replay?

Sleep...cause its not gonna be a good start

 

[Wizard Mentor]

 

[DUB]

Why is their avatar some lightning alien? Shouldn't their avatar be a native american warrior?

 

[BlazerBeav]

It's just like their bandwagon fanbase - no connection to their history as the worst franchise in the league for decades.

As for gameday attire, the red Never Doubt Rip City shirt plus a black Lillard jersey will be my attempt at the right karma.

 

[KingSpeed]

Tipoff is at 5:00AM Monday morning for me. It's Easter Monday public holiday, so I don't have to go to work; and I can't decide if I watch the game live, or take a rare opportunity to sleep in, and watch the replay.

Snap, straw poll! Should I get up early, and watch the game? Or sleep in, and watch the replay?

Get up early!

 

[Strenuus]

I don't own any blazers gear. I dont own any sports gear. Just the way I like it.

 

[stampedehero]

Seems like you have a few options if you choose not to return it.

1. Wear it proudly

2. Get a knife and try to scrape off the middle part of the E to try and make it look like a C.

3. Buy black electrical tape and tape over it if you don't want to risk damaging the jersey.

>I am going to keep it. Who else has a Nurkie jersey? It even rhymes well.

 

[SIeepwalker]

>I am going to keep it. Who else has a Nurkie jersey? It even rhymes well.

If you manage to make the nickname "Nurkie" become a thing you're good

 

[stampedehero]

4. Legally change your name to Nurkie.

Sly, It would cost more than the jersey. I could possibly do that if I wanted to lead an exciting alternate lifestyle.

 

[stampedehero]

I don't own any blazers gear. I dont own any sports gear. Just the way I like it.

You'll never attract ladies of ill repute.

 

[Dougnsalem]

Vegas has us at 300:1 to win it all....

By Dave DeLuca
@bydavedeluca
April 15, 2017 8:54am EDT
The NBA playoff schedule is set, and Las Vegas oddmakers are being blunt with their latest NBA championship odds — expect a third consecutive Finals matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Warriors have the best odds to win the 2017 NBA championship at 5/11 (bet $11 to win $5), followed by the Cavs at 19/5.

Below are the odds to win the 2017 NBA championship, as well as odds to win the Eastern and Western Conference championships, via Vegas Insider.

NBA PLAYOFFS 2017: ODDS TO WIN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP
Here are the odds for all 16 teams to win the 2017 NBA championship as of Thursday, April 13.

Golden State Warriors 5/11
Cleveland Cavaliers 19/5
San Antonio Spurs 9/1
Boston Celtics 20/1
Houston Rockets 30/1
Toronto Raptors 30/1
Los Angeles Clippers 30/1
Washington Wizards 40/1
Utah Jazz 150/1
Milwaukee Bucks 150/1
Indiana Pacers 200/1
Chicago Bulls 200/1
Oklahoma City Thunder 225/1
Atlanta Hawks 225/1
Memphis Grizzlies 250/1
Portland Trail Blazers 300/1

https://www.sportingnews.com/amp/nb...-san-antonio-spurs/1xe57inrwtf8n1lj0qo3a2xhv5

 

[SIeepwalker]

5/11 ? I don't really now much about betting but wouldn't that make you lose money ?

 

[stampedehero]

5/11 ? I don't really now much about betting but wouldn't that make you lose money ?

More like 11/5

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Okay it's Sunday morning... roll away the stone in front of Nurkic's hotel room... is he still in there?

 

[dviss1]

Bringing out a classic

That had to be one of the most unintelligible things I've ever heard...

 

[dviss1]

WE may get him too View attachment 13749

Thank god that relic retired. He got taken out back and shot a few years ago.

Some refs need to be taken "out back" to be put out of their misery.

 

[Minstrel]

5/11 ? I don't really now much about betting but wouldn't that make you lose money ?

No, if you bet $11, you win $5 on top of getting your $11 back.

The Warriors are odds-on favorites (greater than 50% likelihood, so better chance than the rest of the NBA combined), so you're risking more than you can win, but you do still come out ahead if you bet on them and they win.

 

[dviss1]

View attachment 13754 Missing DAME!

No worries. They'll replace Steph with Dame in the 2nd round.

 

[dviss1]

Here is a fun video of the Warriors trying to guard Nurkic

He was up in Zsa Zsa's SHIT on that last Sabonis like post up!

 

[dviss1]

Why is their avatar some lightning alien? Shouldn't their avatar be a native american warrior?

I think they tried to get away from that when they came out with these unis:

 

[Sinobas]

Start Meyers Leonard and have him immediatly accidently kick Draymond Green in the nuts. Send a message.

 

[dviss1]

View attachment 13775 My new "Nurkie" jersey from China. It is a sign of good luck

Don't change that. You'll ruin the story behind it. We have GOT to somehow get Nurkić to see it...

 

[kjironman1]

Durant on the Blazers. "I don't see the Blazers as underdogs".

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Thank god that relic retired. He got taken out back and shot a few years ago.

Some refs need to be taken "out back" to be put out of their misery.

What's your opinion on Ed Molloy?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I think the Blazers will become the first team to win 17 games in a postseason

Pistons already did that in '03.

 

[Dougnsalem]

Start Meyers Leonard and have him immediatly accidently kick Draymond Green in the nuts. Send a message.

Genius! Hell, why even have him wait for the jump ball. He'd be forever famous for the fastest NBA disqualification ever....

 

[RipCityDSCPL]

Will everyone be wearing Blazer red today for game 1?