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

[dviss1]

I can’t wait for the RW press conference, will someone post it?

This.

 

[dviss1]

Very questionable. Leonard got the ball pretty much at the peak. We all watched it about 4 times in the arena and it was tough.
The problem was not really that call but the absolute wide open cross body block Adams gave Meyers to his back and the latching onto his shoulder on consecutive plays. Then calling the foul when Adams sat down on the court.
What i watched was the Blazers decide not to let the Refs get to them and they just took the game out of their control. As soon as they did that the calls were just fine. Stotts did a great job of talking Meyers out of his own head as well as Harkless. Dame had a hand in that also. When Mo had to come out due to his 4th foul Dame went to the sidelines and spoke directly to him. Great leadership.

I'm only referring to the goaltending call. I think it was a good call.

 

[riverman]

where the hell is jlprk?

 

[dviss1]

I need to practice this move tomorrow. Not Felton move but Dame move and shot

Dame literally has at least 5 different FUNDAMENTAL step back jumpers.

That's one of his easiest. Repetition! You can do it!

 

[kjironman1]

I'm only referring to the goaltending call. I think it was a good call.

Yeah the way i watched it was it could go either way. Of course the home crowd didn't like it. But it seemed to be at the peak? tough to argue the call and even after watching a few times it would not have been overturned if reviewed. Not even sure they could review it in that instance?

 

[0-Our!]

Fuck it lets get ultra greedy and sweep them!

 

[H.C.]

Blazers own the OKC.

Yes. I'm going full KingSpeed.

So what you're saying is okc can't guard us.

 

[BBert]

So what you're saying is okc can't guard us.

They can't.

And boy did the Blazers crank up their defense for the playoffs.

It's Go Time!

 

[0-Our!]

How smart was Stotts to hold Meyers out all season just to fool teams come playoff time!!

Ah yes... the ol' "Mild LeoTARD Rope-A-Dope..."

 

[bobf]

We’re the only 2-0 team in the playoffs

So basically we have a 1/2 game lead on the field in the run to a title. Or is it a 1 game lead?

 

[bobf]

So did Nurkalicious get banned or something? He didn't seem to post in this thread. Not being snarky.

I heard he had a late doctor’s appointment. Something about getting his hearing checked.

 

[BonesJones]

I need to see part 2 of this one tomorrow

Shouldve said Damian Lillard.

 

[DUB]

That’s so Meyers.

You could not sum him up with a picture any better if you tried.

 

[DUB]

They can't.

And boy did the Blazers crank up their defense for the playoffs.

It's Go Time!

 

[BonesJones]

I need some data on the crowd noise @BonesJones

LOUD.

 

[DollaBel]

Man I love us

 

[Lukee]

Morning!

Kanter didn't play well, we still beat them. Says a lot. Harkless and Aminu defense is what making this team so good, that sequence when thoose two steal the ball from PG twice in a row was says everything.

Curry was solid, Hood can be better, he wasn't confident with 3s. Gameplan in 2nd half was terrific, letting them shot 3s and making PG pass the ball. Can't wait for game 3.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Nice win. Would love to get one in OKC. This will shock some gere, but I'm still nervous about the series

 

[crandc]

Neither snow nor rain nor dark of night

Neither Westbrook nor Foster nor Colin Cowshit

Can stop the Blazers from delivering

 

[Dougnsalem]

Nice win. Would love to get one in OKC. This will shock some gere, but I'm still nervous about the series

Let's go for two, and settle for one....

~ @KingSpeed style ~

 

[illmatic99]

I really hope we don't tank it in OKC, but we flat out look like the better team.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

I also change my mind, I wanna keep Curry(More than Hood).

Having 3 guards drilling 3s is pretty awesome.

I'm wondering if we should offer him the tax MLE before Kanter?

Proud of what Kanter beings but hell, Meyers played decent in a big playoff game (can't believe I'm saying this)

There are lots of centers available for the vet minimum that can come close to this productivity.

Having a Curry on the team that shoots 45% from three is not as easy to replace!

 

[crandc]

Ray Allen on ESPN looking very spiffy in pin striped three piece suit, singing the praises of Dame.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Proud of what Kanter beings but hell, Meyers played decent in a big playoff game (can't believe I'm saying this)

There are lots of centers available for the vet minimum that can come close to this productivity.

Marcin Gortat might be an interesting option as a placeholder for next season.

 

[H.C.]

Marcin Gortat might be an interesting option as a placeholder for next season.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

He looks distressed by my suggestion. Like he's saying, "You want Marcin? But what about me??"

 

[dviss1]

Man I love us

I loved how we continued to boo Donut Felton all game and started cheering when Ant had a chance at scoring on him!

 

[illmatic99]

I loved how we continued to boo Donut Felton all game and started cheering when Ant had a chance at scoring on him!

Credit to Rodney on that one, cleared everyone out and called for Simons to iso at the top of the key. He's a good vet. Just wish he could consistently hit an open shot.

 

[kjironman1]

Having a Curry on the team that shoots 45% from three is not as easy to replace!

I'm serious when i say this. This team does not want to lose Curry. It's the dagger they have been needing for two years now.

 

[Dougnsalem]

I loved how we continued to boo Donut Felton all game and started cheering when Ant had a chance at scoring on him!

My Dad and I were laughing about that during the game. He's got to be the #1 most despised player for your average Blazer fan. I'm still waiting for him to drop 50 on us. Still..... Lol