Game Thread PLAYOFFS: ROUND 1, GAME 2: THUNDER @ BLAZERS - APRIL 16, 2019, TUESDAY, 7:30 PM, TNT & NBCSNW

[BBert]

I'm hoping Rodney Hood has a good offensive game for the 2nd unit as well as Seth..the bench needs to dominate their bench in this game

Our bench was disappointing last game. They have to be better.

 

[LayneStaley]

Why was it not sold out? Wtf?

 

[KingSpeed]

Who's going tomorrow? I just got tickets... I plan on again being part of the quietest crowd in the nba. Go Blazers!

I'm at every home game and will be there tomorrow.

 

[BBert]

Good question. I was wondering the same thing. Is there an expert on here that can give us an answer?

We're all experts on here. Just ask us.

 

[LayneStaley]

This Nurk injury couldn’t have happened in a worse year. SA being up on Den, Cousins done for the playoffs, if Hou beats GS we could of had home court until the finals.

 

[Nurkalicious]

Good thing we have an expert that knows otherwise because i hear the crowd was the reason they let the Thunder back into the game.

Maybe you guys could start a new thread where you gossip about me, instead of doing it in every game thread.

 

[Nurkalicious]

We'll be lucky if you even show up. Apparently like 75% of the seats were empty last game. No wonder it was so quiet.

I wish I could go but you might hear me in the Moda Center screaming at my TV from North Plains. Seriously though, I know you'll bring it.

20 bucks says the crowd that is visible on the screen is sitting for more than half the game

$50 bucks says OKC stands more and appears louder on tv

 

[BonesJones]

20 bucks says the crowd that is visible on the screen is sitting for more than half the game

$50 bucks says OKC stands more and appears louder on tv

"Yeah, let's bet on subjective things, theres no way that could go wrong!"

And youre still going to make posts like these then complain when they become a running joke...

 

[Nurkalicious]

"Yeah, let's bet on subjective things, theres no way that could go wrong!"

And youre still going to make posts like these then complain when they become a running joke...

You think measuring the amount of time a crowd stands is “subjective”?

 

[SIeepwalker]

please not here too

 

[BonesJones]

please not here too

Hey, screw you, buddy.

 

[KingSpeed]

This Nurk injury couldn’t have happened in a worse year. SA being up on Den, Cousins done for the playoffs, if Hou beats GS we could of had home court until the finals.

Dude if Boston wins East, we’ll have homecourt for whole playoffs. Trust Kanter. He will lead us.

 

[kjironman1]

Maybe you guys could start a new thread where you gossip about me, instead of doing it in every game thread.

Was someone talking about you?
Exactly what did i say that was about you? This forum has a member who actually works at games. He is an expert in my humble opinion.

Maybe try not making every post about you?

How about those Clippers?

 

[TBpup]

Seriously, can this thread be about the game at least until after it is over?

 

[SIeepwalker]

We're gonna kill this team so hard the NBA will invent a mercy rule and end the serie right there and then

 

[kjironman1]

Hoping the Blazers watched last night and took notes. Never Ever sleep on any team in the playoffs. Take every possession seriously! Make every move count! Do not for a second forget you are playing in the playoffs!

The Blazers cannot allow a meltdown like that. They must play every game like it could be their last on every possession.

 

[BBert]

Is Cousins injured again?

Reason number one to never trade for Cousins.

 

[KingSpeed]

Blazers gonna win big tonight! If we’re gettin 20/18ish from Kanter every night, this series will be over soon. Who knows how George will play? We’ll see.

 

[KingSpeed]

Is Cousins injured again?

Reason number one to never trade for Cousins.

I think Cousins is done. And yes.

 

[blue9]

Is Cousins injured again?

Reason number one to never trade for Cousins.

How about Davis? Or Griffin? Asking for a ... friend?

 

[BBert]

How about Davis? Or Griffin? Asking for a ... friend?

You can probably add Nurk to that list. But we already have him, and we don't have to give up assets to get him.

It does concern me to trade key players for someone with an extensive injury history. Davis is so good that I'd probably take the risk. Griffin is so expensive and punchable that I probably would not.

Cousins is often injured (I'd bet he plays too heavy) and he's a known head case. No thanks.

 

[Labinot41]

Scott Foster is officiating tonight. Fuuuuuuuuck

 

[42N8Bounce]

Who's going tomorrow? I just got tickets... I plan on again being part of the quietest crowd in the nba. Go Blazers!

I'll be there!!!!!!!

I was just listening to 620 AM in the morning. They had Channing Frye on as a guest. They asked him which crowds/fans were the loudest and toughest to play in front of. He answered:
1. Utah (he kept calling them 'savages')
2 (a) OKC, (b) Portland
4 (a) GSW, (b) Cleveland

Of course that's 'subjective' input from a player that played in the NBA for 14 years. But still, interesting input.

Let's go Blazers!! Take game 2 and seize control of this series!

 

[42N8Bounce]

SA being up on Den, Cousins done for the playoffs, if Hou beats GS we will have home court until the finals.

Corrected.

 

[BBert]

Scott Foster is officiating tonight. Fuuuuuuuuck

FUUUUUUUUUUCCKKKKK

Way to ruin my day

 

[Reep]

Our bench was disappointing last game. They have to be better.

Not according to Stotts, he was pleased with their overall performance and defense. Would love to see Curry get more attempts though.

 

[TBpup]

Not according to Stotts, he was pleased with their overall performance and defense. Would love to see Curry get more attempts though.

He's pleased because he sat Layman the whole game regardless of the fact that Hood/Turner were a combined 3-8 for 7 points in 37 minutes.

 

[Lukee]

Not according to Stotts, he was pleased with their overall performance and defense. Would love to see Curry get more attempts though.

Curry was really good, when he was at court our offense looked good. Maybe I'm wrong but he should play more. With his minutes raising, Turner shouldn't have the ball so much, cuz he's terrible with it, or should I say, in that game he was. So I would give Layman most of Turner's minutes, just try it. He can defend, shoot 3s. Turner's post game is overrated.

 

[RSC60]

Is Cousins injured again?

Reason number one to never trade for Cousins.

The warriors are probably relieved he’s out if I’m not mistaken he was a slight liability on the court for them. Now they don’t have to worry to appease him

 

[PtldPlatypus]

The warriors are probably relieved he’s out if I’m not mistaken he was a slight liability on the court for them. Now they don’t have to worry to appease him

Definitely seemed like their starting lineup took a hit with him, but I wonder how his absence will impact the rest of their rotation. Will more minutes for Looney and/or Bogut also be a detriment to them? I honestly have no idea.