Game Thread PLAYOFFS: ROUND 2, GAME 5: BLAZERS @ NUGGETS - MAY 7, 2019 - TUESDAY, 7:30 PM, TNT

[BBert]

Or Collins, he was solid. He's what we need defensively right now.

Collins is such a Warrior. He literally turned enforcer when Jockitch went after Meyers. Collins is like Captain America before he got juiced. Skinny kid who does not back down. When Nurk gets healthy, our front court is going to bring the nasty.

 

[BonesJones]

Collins is such a Warrior. He literally turned enforcer when Jockitch went after Meyers. Collins is like Captain America before he got juiced. He does not back down. When Nurk gets healthy, our front court is going to bring the nasty.

We need to play him more. Dude's been our best big man the past couple of games. Give the kid a chance.

 

[BBert]

If the Blazers don't win the next two games I don't see us making the WCF.

I'd say the odds would definitely be stacked against them.

I don't think any team has ever overcome such a deficit in the playoffs.

 

[riverman]

This playoff run is great...it's been quality competition. A 7 game series just means another possible Blazer win ….we win 10 more we get the prize! Collins is getting what nobody can teach...playoff experience..he needs it and as a sophomore he's seen it twice now.

 

[Natebishop3]

People seem to be satisfied with just getting to the second round.... but we have been to the second round 3 times in the last 6 years. It's not that huge of an accomplishment for us.

 

[Dougnsalem]

People seem to be satisfied with just getting to the second round.... but we have been to the second round 3 times in the last 6 years. It's not that huge of an accomplishment for us.

It sure is a lot more fun than what the last two years were though....

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

People seem to be satisfied with just getting to the second round.... but we have been to the second round 3 times in the last 6 years. It's not that huge of an accomplishment for us.

We are the veteran team that has to win since our franchise player is in his prime and we are getting shown up by a team in the lottery last year with a lukewarm fan base.

 

[BBert]

People seem to be satisfied with just getting to the second round.... but we have been to the second round 3 times in the last 6 years. It's not that huge of an accomplishment for us.

I am one who is not satisfied with what I've seen this series.

I called this game a sure loss in the first 3 minutes. You could see it and feel it.

I have to believe we're going to win in Portland though. There is no alternative.

 

[Natebishop3]

I am one who is not satisfied with what I've seen this series.

I called this game a sure loss in the first 3 minutes. You could see it and feel it.

I have to believe we're going to win in Portland though. There is no alternative.

The problem is, getting by OKC will probably be enough to keep the gang together for next season..... and it's just going to be the same result. Nothing significant has changed in years.

 

[BBert]

I'm hoping we can shed Aminu, maybe Harkless, and in my wildest wet dream, Turner, and keep the dynamic trio.

 

[riverman]

we are getting shown up by a team in the lottery last year with a lukewarm fan base.

I disagree...OUR FANBASE HAS BLOWN THEIRS OUT!!!!!! We've shown them allright! And dude.....2-3 isn't really "getting shown up" either

 

[Dougnsalem]

I disagree...OUR FANBASE HAS BLOWN THEIRS OUT!!!!!! We've shown them allright! And dude.....2-3 isn't really "getting shown up" either

Umm, I kinda read it like El Pres was saying Denver has the lukewarm fanbase. Not us....

You are correct though- we ARE still in this, and CAN win it!

 

[LayneStaley]

Fuck Game 4. We should be in position to take this curb stomping and still close out in Game 6.

 

[BonesJones]

Good news guys. The league just reviewed the tape of tonight's game, and confirmed that it only counts as one loss. Whew.

Oh shit, really?!?!?!

 

[TBpup]

Sadly, this game was so predictable, I didn't stay up till 3:30 in the morning for the start time. First Blazer game I've missed in years.

Bet the money from the Scott Foster game that I didn't want to win on this game figuring it was easy money. Didn't know it would be that easy. Winning bets has never felt so empty.

 

[Sarni]

This is so similar to Spurs series for the Nuggets. One big comeback, one blowout victory, 3-2 after 5 games. Hell, even game 4 was similar with Denver going on a run in second and third quarter to grab that win.

Spurs won game 6 without any trouble so I am hoping for the same. Hopefully we do better in 7.

 

[KingSpeed]

The problem is, getting by OKC will probably be enough to keep the gang together for next season..... and it's just going to be the same result. Nothing significant has changed in years.

Are you serious? We've gone from back to back first round sweeps to just 2 wins from the WCF. If that isn't significant, what is? WCF? And if we lose WCF, is it same old same old, just like 2000? Never MIND the fact that we've been playing these playoffs without Nurkic. As far as getting out of the first round, the 2014 team was a completely different team and the 2016 team won against a depleted Clippers team. This team has shown MASSIVE growth this season. Another series winning a shot, a gutty quadruple overtime win, as I said, TWO WINS from the fucking WCF. This is the first Blazers team that has won 6 playoff games since 2000. And before 1999, we lost in the first round 6 straight times. This is enjoyable. We are improving. I don't think we need to make wholesale changes to get better. It's happening internally and with smart pickups during the season by Olshey. Some people....

 

[hoopsjock]

Earlier, some poster called serbian wished for our coach to " burn in hell..."
What the fuck is wrong with people?
I used to belong to a different forum and watched for years as S2 posters looked down on us, but even the infamous "jet" never went there.
Everyone has a right to an opinion but nobody has a right to wish death on a coach.

Actually Jet did wish death upon certain players and coaches. That's when he crossed a line there was no coming back from.

 

[Orion Bailey]

If the Blazers don't win the next two games I don't see us making the WCF.

Your vision is lacking.

 

[Orion Bailey]

Tell this to me in person Saturday when we ball.

I will. Just read the thread. You aRe over the top man....

 

[tlongII]

Damn I miss Nurk. No fucking way Jock-itch puts up those numbers with Nurk out there.

 

[kjironman1]

You have no angle on me right now. Stop trying.

You honestly think you are important enough to me that i would be looking for an "Angle".
This speaks volumes....

 

[kjironman1]

If the Blazers don't win the next two games I don't see us making the WCF.

In a row?

 

[BonesJones]

KJ - "I'm going to rant at you all year.
Also KJ -

You honestly think you are important enough to me that i would be looking for an "Angle".
This speaks volumes....

Lmao

 

[BonesJones]

I will. Just read the thread. You aRe over the top man....

Lmao. Ironic coming from you. Stop it.

I'd change your mind after 5 minutes too.

 

[James lamphear]

The whole 1st unit stunk on defense last night and they should embarrassed with there performance last night. Hood and Zach both had strong performance off the bench.

 

[Orion Bailey]

Lmao. Ironic coming from you. Stop it.

I'd change your mind after 5 minutes too.

Ironic coming from me? I'm continually acting/posting as if I know more than the coaching staff of a professional NBA team?

And you tell me to stop it? Dude, I'm one of your biggest supporters here. But when your constant "I know all" starts to annoy me to, it isn't me... its you.

You've had more than 5 minutes. You have a couple years now. And yes you do have good points, but the constant, I'M right and everyone else is wrong attitude is really getting old man.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

I disagree...OUR FANBASE HAS BLOWN THEIRS OUT!!!!!! We've shown them allright! And dude.....2-3 isn't really "getting shown up" either

They have the lukewarm fan base.

 

[BonesJones]

Ironic coming from me? I'm continually acting/posting as if I know more than the coaching staff of a professional NBA team?

And you tell me to stop it? Dude, I'm one of your biggest supporters here. But when your constant "I know all" starts to annoy me to, it isn't me... its you.

You've had more than 5 minutes. You have a couple years now. And yes you do have good points, but the constant, I'M right and everyone else is wrong attitude is really getting old man.

OB, don't alienate the one person that's had your back through all your stuff.

Its not even about the subject matter and more about some of these dudes posting style. The ones that demand me to give props yet never criticize. You'll understand when I explain it to you on Saturday. So for now, stop.

 

[kjironman1]

Ironic coming from me? I'm continually acting/posting as if I know more than the coaching staff of a professional NBA team?

And you tell me to stop it? Dude, I'm one of your biggest supporters here. But when your constant "I know all" starts to annoy me to, it isn't me... its you.

You've had more than 5 minutes. You have a couple years now. And yes you do have good points, but the constant, I'M right and everyone else is wrong attitude is really getting old man.

Nah. Let this go.
It's the playoffs bro. Emotions run high.