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

[kjironman1]

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

That place would have exploded if he would have busted his ankles and scored. As it was Felton kind of knew that was a big moment. You could see him get really serious all the sudden.

 

[Boise Blazer]

Westbrook is rubbing off on Paul George. They were both childish at the press conference.

I've noticed this as well which is kind of sad but oh well, he made his choice. Players say he is a good teammate but that would get so old to me.

 

[illmatic99]

If you look close at that picture you will see Jodie Allen in her seat.
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Resemblance to Paul is uncanny. Damn.

 

[SIeepwalker]

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

THAT'S WHAT I'M FUCKING TALKING ABOUT

 

[illmatic99]

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.

We need to use him more.

 

[LayneStaley]

I would prioritize resigning guys like this...

Curry
Chief
Hood
Kanter

I just think we could get an Ed Davis or someone like to start for 3/4 of a season and I also think Skal and Zach could give us minutes there.

I’m hoping we trade ML and a 1st to clear his salary from our cap before the season. However, Moe is really growing on me and I’d like him for next years playoff run. I’m really hoping ETs 18 mil expiring gets dealt at next years deadline.

 

[Reep]

Westbrook is rubbing off on Paul George. They were both childish at the press conference.

If any didn't see the postgame with Westbrook/George (evidently they can't stand on their own and the postgame proved it), you need to see it. Their fans must be so proud--especially when you compare it to a Dame interview after a loss. And I agree that PG seems to be adopting that adolescence of Westbrick.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Dame is really shitting all over Westbrook as one of the top point guards. He's putting Russ' stat whoring into major perspective.

https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/04/blazers-damian-lillard-russell-westbrook

 

[DollaBel]

I would love McGee on this team, mainly because it means he wouldn’t be somewhere else destroying us catching lobs from literally anyone.

He and Dame in the pick n roll would be death

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I would love McGee on this team, mainly because it means he wouldn’t be somewhere else destroying us catching lobs from literally anyone.

He and Dame in the pick n roll would be death

...assuming Dame works on his lob throwing. He's definitely no Andre Miller.

 

[DollaBel]

...assuming Dame works on his lob throwing. He's definitely no Andre Miller.

True, but lobs to McGee don’t often have to be that good to be effective. ET would have a field day throwing lobs to him

 

[Pinwheel1]

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

No doubt and Dame knows this too...... "A series doesn't start until you win on the road, warns Lillard ... And I also know how capable their team is"

I will be absolutely shocked if we even came close to winning in game 3. It would have to be a scenario where OKC was up "comfortably" in the 4th and CJ, Curry, and Hood went off against their bench to get us back in the game.....and Dame came in to finish them off.

Game 4 might be a possibility to steal, but either way we need our bench to step up on the road where they tend to play with less confidence. Regardless this is far from over.

 

[e_blazer]

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

50?

Donuts come by the dozen.

 

[LayneStaley]

I would love McGee on this team, mainly because it means he wouldn’t be somewhere else destroying us catching lobs from literally anyone.

He and Dame in the pick n roll would be death

Is it just me or with a little more development couldn’t Skal be McGee, but with a jump shot?

 

[illmatic99]

No doubt and Dame knows this too...... "A series doesn't start until you win on the road, warns Lillard ... And I also know how capable their team is"

I will be absolutely shocked if we even came close to winning in game 3. It would have to be a scenario where OKC was up "comfortably" in the 4th and CJ, Curry, and Hood went off against their bench to get us back in the game.....and Dame came in to finish them off.

Game 4 might be a possibility to steal, but either way we need our bench to step up on the road where they tend to play with less confidence. Regardless this is far from over.

Dame said in his on-court postgame interview that they want to get atleast one.

 

[LayneStaley]

Imo we need to close this series at home in game 5, I don’t wanna go to OKC for game 6 and I don’t wanna play 2 super stars in game 7.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

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

We're Blazer fans; we are always nervous.

 

[blue9]

I need to see part 2 of this one tomorrow

Holy shit. That's literally the first time I've watched this guy, and what a fucking cringe-fest. The moment he started calling himself daddy I was outta there. WTF is it with (a) this guy and guys like him and (b) people that WATCH this guy and guys like him!?!

 

[SIeepwalker]

I will say one thing though.

Evan Turner is THRASH. We NEED to stop playing him.

I think he is the worst player on the team. And I'm not even joking or exagerating

 

[blue9]

This picture needs to get posted more because it's so damn funny/great!

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[Reep]

I will be absolutely shocked if we even came close to winning in game 3. It would have to be a scenario where OKC was up "comfortably" in the 4th and CJ, Curry, and Hood went off against their bench to get us back in the game.....and Dame came in to finish them off.

I'm not sure. At this point I think we are in their heads a bit. Their coach is good, so he may come up with something, but Westbrick's response of just playing better won't get it done. They are trying to overcome ghosts of last year and we are doing everything to keep those ghosts alive. I wouldn't be shocked if we swept them. Odds are they will play much better in the next two games, and Dame/CJ are probably due for a human game. But, it is clear we now understand how to beat this team and they have not yet figured out how to stop us.

 

[Propagandist]

I liked what everyone did last night. Even Meyers. He had the most productive and impactful 2 rebound stint in the 3rd. Evan Turner smothering Scroeder as retaliation for his treatment of Dame. Zach mixing it up with whichever Morris twin that is. Seth and Rodney with their timely buckets. And on and on. Man, what a game.

 

[Reep]

I like Adams. He is the one Thunder player I wish was on our team. He plays hard, doesn't get into the drama, and is really a classy player in general. He will set a hard screen, but if he fouls someone hard, he will try to prevent them from getting hurt. He isn't as good a fit as Nurk, but I do like his approach to the game--especially compared to his teammates.

 

[Propagandist]

I've always liked Adams, but to fuel the Dame flame even more? Maybe that guy should get ready for summer vacation...

 

[blue9]

Totally agree with him. I liked that Dame was upset about it, and went after Adams. But Adams is 100% correct.

 

[BBert]

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

Damian Lillard is on a mission.

 

[illmatic99]

I've always liked Adams, but to fuel the Dame flame even more? Maybe that guy should get ready for summer vacation...

I don't think he's wrong. That is on Meyers. It was a HARD screen, but Dame's teammates should have helped him out.

I really hate that our enforcer is not here right now to retaliate/protect Dame.

Totally agree with him. I liked that Dame was upset about it, and went after Adams. But Adams is 100% correct.

Exactly. And Dame seemed to agree with him after their conversation.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Adams is "solid". I still think he is overrated defensively as he does not have the quickest of feet to block a lot of shots or get a lot of rebounds. Solid in those areas (9.5 boards per game and 1 block) but nothing special.

But I also think he is being under utilized on offense. Maybe because he is too slow to run with Westbrook and George. But if I were them I would go to him a lot more.

 

[illmatic99]

McHale seemed quite biased last night in his commentary against POR. I think he's still sour about 2014.