Game Thread PLAYOFFS: ROUND 2, GAME 1: BLAZERS @ NUGGETS - APRIL 29, 2019 - MONDAY, 7:30 PM, TNT

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If Kanter can't play, whom would you want to start at the Center position for the Blazers?

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ThePosterFormerlyKnownAsTheHCP said:
Dame told me once that the altitude is a real problem. But he said it just kicks his ass the first couple minutes, then he gets used to it. I think it will mess with the bench guys more.
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My sister had a wedding at something like 7,000 feet and it fucking sucked.... and I wasn't trying to play basketball.

Also, I was an extra in a National Geographic documentary that was retelling the story of Rangers fighting the Taliban. We were doing sprints in the snow up on the top of Mt Hood. I actually had my legs give up on me. It was the craziest feeling ever.
 
If Kanter can't play, I kind of hope Skal gets some minutes. Not as a starter, but something significant. I can see Meyers starting and helping out. Collins could come in and do some damage, but Skal is the guy most likely to come in a wreak havoc on the Nugs. He is so mobile and has good range, he could present some problems at either of the big positions. I realize he would also likely get worked on defense, but . . .
 
Reep said:
If Kanter can't play, I kind of hope Skal gets some minutes. Not as a starter, but something significant. I can see Meyers starting and helping out. Collins could come in and do some damage, but Skal is the guy most likely to come in a wreak havoc on the Nugs. He is so mobile and has good range, he could present some problems at either of the big positions. I realize he would also likely get worked on defense, but . . .
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The thing i would want from Skal is to come in and play his best. Just give effort on both sides. 100% effort would be a huge help. Nobody could expect him to have a huge impact. Just give it your all.
 
kjironman1 said:
The thing i would want from Skal is to come in and play his best. Just give effort on both sides. 100% effort would be a huge help. Nobody could expect him to have a huge impact. Just give it your all.
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Agreed. If he could come in with energy I would imagine some good things would happen. Just have to make sure he doesn't get abused in the post.
 
Natebishop3 said:
My sister had a wedding at something like 7,000 feet and it fucking sucked.... and I wasn't trying to play basketball.

Also, I was an extra in a National Geographic documentary that was retelling the story of Rangers fighting the Taliban. We were doing sprints in the snow up on the top of Mt Hood. I actually had my legs give up on me. It was the craziest feeling ever.
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My daughters soccer team played regionals in Albuquerque New Mexico when she was 13 and it's about the same elevation as Denver and the team didn't have any issues with the elevation. It was also very hot with temperatures in the upper 80's and 90's. Of course she did have an issue with the other team from Hawaii as she was taken out and ended up fracturing her wrist. Fortunately she was able to just wrap it and only missed one game.

Of course everyone is affected differently but I think highly trained and conditioned athletes are less likely to have an issue.
 
I expect some hangover tonight. Everyone’s talking about the nuggets schedule, but the blazers haven’t played in a week, and are coming off the highest of highs. Just hoping that stabilizes during this game instead of game 2.
 
yuyuza1 said:
I've seen this stat thrown about so much over the past 5 years but I don't think it's true still. In the first round just this year, the eventual loser of the series won 3 of the 8 Game 1s.
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I believe it was all series since 1984 from the start I saw. Takes a lot to move it much with that much data.
 
Scalma said:
I expect some hangover tonight. Everyone’s talking about the nuggets schedule, but the blazers haven’t played in a week, and are coming off the highest of highs. Just hoping that stabilizes during this game instead of game 2.
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Ive been watching most of the playoff games and what I've seen, is teams coming out right away, trying to get into a rhythm from the arc.
If Dame and CJ just offset Jokic's performance it could be a long night without one or two others stepping up.
 
I understand that people are doing a bit of trash talking - but if anybody really believes that Denver isn't a tough team, they are about to get a real shock. Winning this series would be far more impressive than the OKC win.
 
Darkwebs said:
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2018-19 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
53 - 29
(21-20 Road)
DENVER NUGGETS
54 - 28
(34-7 Home)


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POINT GUARD
DAMIAN LILLARD VS JAMAL MURRAY

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SHOOTING GUARD
CJ McCOLLUM VS GARY HARRIS

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SMALL FORWARD
MOE HARKLESS VS TORREY CRAIG

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POWER FORWARD
AL-FAROUQ AMINU VS PAUL MILLSAP

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CENTER
ENES KANTER VS NIKOLA JOKIC

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WHEN: 7:30 PM (PDT), MONDAY, 4/29/2019

WHERE: PEPSI CENTER, DENVER, CO
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-- PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS --
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CURRY , SIMONS , HOOD
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TURNER , TRENT Jr. , LAYMAN
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---- DENVER NUGGETS ----
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PLUMLEE , WELSH

INJURIES
TRAIL BLAZERS
Enes Kanter (separated left shoulder): QUESTIONABLE
Jusuf Nurkic (left leg injury): OUT
NUGGETS
Michael Porter Jr. (low back surgery): OUT




HEAD COACHES
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TERRY STOTTS --- MICHAEL MALONE

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Okay, they've got Jokic, Millsap, home court and mile high going for them.
We've got pretty much everything else.
Almost forgot, they've got Plumlee and Barton off the bench.
I see this as a win for the Blazers if Kanter can play some.
 
Reep said:
If Kanter can't play, I kind of hope Skal gets some minutes. Not as a starter, but something significant. I can see Meyers starting and helping out. Collins could come in and do some damage, but Skal is the guy most likely to come in a wreak havoc on the Nugs. He is so mobile and has good range, he could present some problems at either of the big positions. I realize he would also likely get worked on defense, but . . .
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"Skal is the guy most likely to wreak havoc on the Nugs...."
Look...he's a nice story based on the one game you've seen him play, but if for any reason he sees the court other than nuclear garbage time, the Blazers are in huuuuuge trouble.
My guess is he might get an invite to camp/summer league. Maybe.
Folks, there's a reason he aint playin and this aint the time of year for a tryout.
 
Wade Garrett said:
"Skal is the guy most likely to wreak havoc on the Nugs...."
Look...he's a nice story based on the one game you've seen him play, but if for any reason he sees the court other than nuclear garbage time, the Blazers are in huuuuuge trouble.
My guess is he might get an invite to camp/summer league. Maybe.
Folks, there's a reason he aint playin and this aint the time of year for a tryout.
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He’s under contract for next season, so fat L with this take.
 
I’m not even that nervous about the game tonight. It’s just Game 1 on the road, if we lose here we still got plenty of time, if we win that’s a huge advantage and the pressure will be on Denver. Even if we go back to Portland with 2 losses in the first two games we will still have a good chance to progress.
 
Scalma said:
Don’t you ever talk about Skal ever again in your life.
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LOL!!
Look man, I'm rooting for the guy and would love to see him get a chance "cos he might be a keeper!
But I will refrain from further comment on him as to not disrupt the needed Game 1 harmony we all are sharing.
 
Sarni said:
I’m not even that nervous about the game tonight. It’s just Game 1 on the road, if we lose here we still got plenty of time, if we win that’s a huge advantage and the pressure will be on Denver. Even if we go back to Portland with 2 losses in the first two games we will still have a good chance to progress.
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I would love to steal one (let's be real, I want both) of these first two games. But as long as we win our first two home games, that's all that really matters. Losing one of those would be bad, even if we pick up a win in DEN.
 
Wade Garrett said:
"Skal is the guy most likely to wreak havoc on the Nugs...."
Look...he's a nice story based on the one game you've seen him play.
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"Alex, I'll take false assumptions for 100."

Hard to respond seriously to someone who incorrectly assumes they know everything. I don't disagree he is raw, but it sounds like I have seen him play more than you have.
 
Reep said:
"Alex, I'll take false assumptions for 100."

Hard to respond seriously to someone who incorrectly assumes they know everything. I don't disagree he is raw, but it sounds like I have seen him play more than you have.
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Good for you!
 
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