Game Thread PLAYOFFS: ROUND 1, GAME 1: THUNDER @ BLAZERS - APRIL 14, 2019, SUNDAY, 12:30 PM, ABC

[illmatic99]

Thought Kanter was perhaps the Player of the Game although commented about how the PnR's are different with Kanter vs Nurkic and how that affects what Portland does. Chuckled at how many steps Enes took on his last lay in.

Tell him to watch the replay, it was clean. I thought it was a travel too-- it wasn't.

 

[riverman]

Just the conversation I was having with a long time NBA insider how has or has had multiple relatives in coaching and front office positions around the league.

Dame/CJ took 45 of Portland's 86 shots (52%) and converted on 40% of those shots.

The rest of the team took 41 shots (48%) and converted on 44%. So it's not like the rest of the guys were bricking away so Dame/CJ had to force shots. He completely believes Portland needs to spread it out a bit more with Dame/CJ taking there fair share but not in such a large percentage. He mentioned that even if you get an open shot, how tough it is to hit that shot in a pressure situation when you may not have touched the ball in a shooting situation for 15 minutes of real time. That is a lot to ask.

He really liked how Portland moved the ball in the first quarter but wasn't a fan of the 'Hero/ISO' ball for most of the rest of the game.

Thought Kanter was perhaps the Player of the Game although commented about how the PnR's are different with Kanter vs Nurkic and how that affects what Portland does. Chuckled at how many steps Enes took on his last lay in.

Kanter was absolutely player of the game but still Enes, Meyers and Zach cannot work the pick and roll like Dame and Nurk...saw many broken pick and roll attempts by Dame that turned into turnovers by guys not expecting the pass on the roll....All three bigs did it in that game...fumbled the pass under the rim

 

[Labinot41]

 

[B-Roy]

Tell him to watch the replay, it was clean. I thought it was a travel too-- it wasn't.

It's one of those "Is the first step a gather step" things that the NBA sometimes calls. I think most of the time they don't call it but it can definitely be interpreted as a travel based purely on the rules alone.

 

[riverman]

That's why he had 50 lbs of ice strapped to it on the bench all night?

 

[illmatic99]

L2M found a travel. But not on Kanter, but Dame on a different play. https://official.nba.com/l2m/L2MReport.html?gameId=0041800161

Q4 01:30.3 Turnover: Traveling Damian Lillard Thunder Video
Comment: [Observable in enhanced video] Lillard (POR) slides his pivot foot at the start of his dribble.

Q4 00:13.5 Turnover: Traveling Enes Kanter Thunder CNC Video
Comment: Kanter (POR) gathers the ball with his right foot on the floor and legally takes two steps during his drive to the basket.

 

[LayneStaley]

Imagine beating RW and OKC in round 1, Aldridge and Pop in round 2, and Durant in the WCF. Could it get better for a Blazer fan than that?

 

[THE HCP]

Imagine beating RW and OKC in round 1, Aldridge and Pop in round 2, and Durant in the WCF. Could it get better for a Blazer fan than that?

Imagine waking up and there’s an Aston Martin in driveway.

 

[hoopsjock]

Tell him to watch the replay, it was clean. I thought it was a travel too-- it wasn't.

At the arena I was sure he got away with a travel but I saw a replay when I got home and it was close but I think they got it correct.

 

[hoopsjock]

Kanter was absolutely player of the game but still Enes, Meyers and Zach cannot work the pick and roll like Dame and Nurk...saw many broken pick and roll attempts by Dame that turned into turnovers by guys not expecting the pass on the roll....All three bigs did it in that game...fumbled the pass under the rim

Dame's passing was off. He threw several at the bigs feet or in a spot where they had to stop their cut and reach behind them. Clean that up and we're fine.

 

[TBpup]

Tell him to watch the replay, it was clean. I thought it was a travel too-- it wasn't.

Big time travel. Now since they didn't call it, there is no 'travel', Just went and watched the replay to make sure. He takes one dribble passed the hash mark passed the 3-point line but in a mostly stationary position. Then takes at least 3 steps well after the dribble. Maybe Giannis could do that without traveling...not Kanter.

Doesn't matter. They didn't call it....2 points and a HUGE bucket for the Blazers.

 

[tester551]

Dame's passing was off. He threw several at the bigs feet or in a spot where they had to stop their cut and reach behind them. Clean that up and we're fine.

Agreed. Even Nurk would not have been able to corral those passes.

 

[HailBlazers]

Dame's passing was off. He threw several at the bigs feet or in a spot where they had to stop their cut and reach behind them. Clean that up and we're fine.

And if CJ could pass to a wide open Curry after attracting three defenders we'd be more than fine.

 

[hoopsjock]

And if Bones could pass to a wide open teammate after attracting three defenders we'd be more than fine.

FTFY

 

[HailBlazers]

FTFY

 

[Nurkalicious]

Were you at the arena?

If not, I wouldnt be so presumptious.

“All I can tell you”

Sounds super presumptuous.

You guys really think highly of your subjective opinions. It couldn’t possibly be that you thought the game was louder than it was - or that you forgot the numerous lulls in the crowd noise (I.e. in the second and third quarter especially) and remembered the intense moments. Nope. All those fans we could see on TV sitting for most of the entire game in the 100-Section were really loud, you were just fooled by their mouths being closed! Oh and those other games in other stadiums where the crowd was visibly standing and screaming all game and the noise was much louder on the same network... that was all a big conspiracy. (Sarcasm)

Plus, what are you comparing the noise to? You aren’t using objective measures like decibels, you’re just saying “it sounded loud to me” without comparing that loudness to other stadiums at all.

I’m not really sure if it was relatively loud or not, I simply said it didn’t seem like it on TV, and no one has made a compelling argument against this observation. You all just keep saying “sounded loud to me” like this is something that’s supposed to blow my mind and end the discussion.

That being said, I already stated I would “take your word for it” so you can stop complaining about this whenever you want.

 

[Propagandist]

“All I can tell you”

Sounds super presumptuous.

You guys really think highly of your subjective opinions. It couldn’t possibly be that you thought the game was louder than it was - or that you forgot the numerous lulls in the crowd noise (I.e. in the second and third quarter especially). Nope. All those fans we could see on TV sitting for most of the entire game in the 100-Section were really loud, you were just fooled by their mouths being closed! Oh and those other games in other stadiums where the crowd was visibly standing and screaming all game and the noise was much louder on the same network... that was all a big conspiracy. (Sarcasm)

Plus, what are you comparing the noise to? You aren’t using objective measures like decibels, you’re just saying “it sounded loud to me” without comparing that loudness to other stadiums at all.

I’m not really sure if it was relatively loud or not, I simply said it didn’t seem like it on TV, and no one has made a compelling argument against this observation. You all just keep saying “sounded loud to me” like this is something that’s supposed to blow my mind and end the discussion.

Your posts go on and on and on about nothing! Actual NOTHING. So it didn't sound loud to you on TV? Who gives any shits either way? WHY DO YOU KEEP TALKING ABOUT IT? Go outside or something.

 

[e_blazer]

“All I can tell you”

Sounds super presumptuous.

You guys really think highly of your subjective opinions. It couldn’t possibly be that you thought the game was louder than it was - or that you forgot the numerous lulls in the crowd noise (I.e. in the second and third quarter especially) and remembered the intense moments. Nope. All those fans we could see on TV sitting for most of the entire game in the 100-Section were really loud, you were just fooled by their mouths being closed! Oh and those other games in other stadiums where the crowd was visibly standing and screaming all game and the noise was much louder on the same network... that was all a big conspiracy. (Sarcasm)

Plus, what are you comparing the noise to? You aren’t using objective measures like decibels, you’re just saying “it sounded loud to me” without comparing that loudness to other stadiums at all.

I’m not really sure if it was relatively loud or not, I simply said it didn’t seem like it on TV, and no one has made a compelling argument against this observation. You all just keep saying “sounded loud to me” like this is something that’s supposed to blow my mind and end the discussion.

That being said, I already stated I would “take your word for it” so you can stop complaining about this whenever you want.

For what it's worth, per John Canzano:

"Moda Center was loud. Ear-splitting, even."

https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2019/04/three-shots-on-the-thunder-blazers-game-1.html

 

[Nurkalicious]

What the fuck is wrong with you(r posts)?!? You(r posts) go on and on and on about nothing! Actual NOTHING. So it didn't sound loud to you on TV? Who gives any shits either way? WHY DO YOU KEEP TALKING ABOUT IT? Go outside or something.

Last time I checked I can talk about whatever I want and don’t need your permission to do so.

“What the fuck is wrong with you? Who gives a shit? Go outside or something.”

Hmm pretty sure I’ve been warned for less than this.

 

[HailBlazers]

Last time I checked I can talk about whatever I want and don’t need your permission to do so.

“What the fuck is wrong with you? Who gives a shit? Go outside or something.”

Hmm pretty sure I’ve been warned for less than this.

Or Banned?

 

[Nurkalicious]

For what it's worth, per John Canzano:

"Moda Center was loud. Ear-splitting, even."

https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2019/04/three-shots-on-the-thunder-blazers-game-1.html

Great, another subjective opinion of a blazer-homer with no mention of any objective data or comparisons to other stadiums.

“For what it’s worth”

This is not worth anything, it’s one person’s opinion and completely ignores the points I’ve made about how loud the stadium is relative to other playoff games.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

In other words he’s like, “please stop hitting it”. heh.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Great, another subjective opinion of a blazer-homer with no mention of any objective data or comparisons to other stadiums.

“For what it’s worth”

This is not worth anything, it’s one person’s opinion and completely ignores the points I’ve made about how loud the stadium is relative to other playoff games.

If you think Canzano is a Blazer homer, you are very incorrect. He very much rips them and the fans whenever he can.

 

[Nurkalicious]

Or Banned?

Yep if I said the same thing I’d 100% be banned. Luckily for Propagandist the mods protect their friends here.

 

[Nurkalicious]

If you think Canzano is a Blazer homer, you are very incorrect. He very much rips them and the fans whenever he can.

That could be true (and probably is) and it still wouldn’t change the fact that none of you are capable of presenting ANY objective data on how loud the crowd was vis-a-vis other stadiums.

If the blazer crowd actually broke records for crowd noise in the 2nd and 3rd quarter I’ll eat my hat. The 100-Section looked dead on TV for most of the second and third quarter - barely any chants were audible. I don’t know how to reconcile this with what you guys keep repeating. repeating “it sounded loud to me” does not really prove anything. Believe it or not (people like @Propagandist ) saying “stop talking sub human rookie scum” also does not prove anything.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

That could be true (and probably is) and it still wouldn’t change the fact that none of you are capable of presenting ANY objective data on how loud the crowd was vis-a-vis other stadiums.

I never attempted to give you objective data on how loud it was or wasnt. You havent given any objective data as to its noise level either.

Guess we need a decibel meter.

 

[Nurkalicious]

I never attempted to give you objective data on how loud it was or wasnt. You havent given any objective data as to its noise level either.

Guess we need a decibel meter.

Well I have told you that the crowd noise on the same network was much louder in other stadiums (something numerous other users stated before me), so at least I’m putting forth something that relates to relative loudness.

Saying “it sounded loud to me. I WAS THERE!” simply isn’t getting the point.

 

[Propagandist]

Last time I checked I can talk about whatever I want and don’t need your permission to do so.

“What the fuck is wrong with you? Who gives a shit? Go outside or something.”

Hmm pretty sure I’ve been warned for less than this.

Does freedom to write what you want give you the right to clog up the forum with inane drivel? Yes (obviously). Does it grant your posts some sort of immunity to criticism? No.

Your incessant directionless posting is against the spirit of this place. These posts are like some sort of necrotic word-virus, lessoning the value of every thread they touch.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Well I have told you that the crowd noise on the same network was much louder in other stadiums (something numerous other users stated before me), so at least I’m putting forth something that relates to relative loudness.

Saying “it sounded loud to me. I WAS THERE!” simply isn’t getting the point.

Speaking for myself, I thought the crowd noise was about the same in all the games I saw. I wasn't there, but all of it is subjective opinions on how loud “we thought” it was. Objective data would need a decibel meter or something else to measure it. Saying it sounded less loud on your TV / Computer / Media device of choice than how loud you thought other venues were is still just a “you think”. You might be right I have no idea.
Im also not sure if it matters if our stadium is the loudest, acoustics are different everywhere.

 

[HailBlazers]

Yep if I said the same thing I’d 100% be banned.

Rules are tighter for those previously banned.