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

[DDolla]

My predictions... we get the ball on the first tip off, we win the game

 

[LayneStaley]

We have 2 chances to win in Denver, there’s no way we lose a close out game at home imo.

 

[hoopsjock]

I was just thinking about how during the season people often talk about how a team does against above .500 teams or other playoff teams. Thinking that way the Blazers are 6-3 in the playoffs so far (against two teams they went 1-7 against in the regular season), which includes 4-1 at home and 2-2 on the road. I would have for sure taken that before the playoffs started without Nurk. Yes, being 2-2 sucks compared to 3-1 but this series is far from over.

 

[LayneStaley]

I’m pretty surprised at the amount of pessimism going on right now. Normally there’s only a few non believers(including myself) but I honestly think we take this series. It’s 2-2 and HC hasn’t mattered to either team in this series.

 

[Darkwebs]

TNT Announcers for the game: Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Kevin McHale (analyst), Dennis Scott (reporter)

 

[twobullz]

I think the Blazers have won more games this postseason when they didn't win the opening tap

I am pretty sure in this series who ever has won the opening Tap has won the game.

 

[BonesJones]

Lillard on the other side, he looks like he is satisfied with getting out of the 1st round..

You're one of the crew now. FFS.

 

[BonesJones]

TNT Announcers for the game: Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Kevin McHale (analyst), Dennis Scott (reporter)

Dude. Why cant they switch up the announcers? This is getting ridiculous.

 

[BonesJones]

I was just thinking about how during the season people often talk about how a team does against above .500 teams or other playoff teams. Thinking that way the Blazers are 6-3 in the playoffs so far (against two teams they went 1-7 against in the regular season), which includes 4-1 at home and 2-2 on the road. I would have for sure taken that before the playoffs started without Nurk. Yes, being 2-2 sucks compared to 3-1 but this series is far from over.

Ibhate when people try and use the "Look at their record against top teams!" argument. You pretty much are what your record says, unless theirs extreme circumstances.

 

[Cugel]

I might watch with volume off, McHale is just a fanboy and unable to be objective, we will be up and he will just talk about fat out of shape jokic. Btw anyone who says his fitness doesn't adversely affect his game is high on glue.

 

[riverman]

Paraphrasing- "It baffles me that people don't watch other games. Didnt yall grow up like me (watching Celtics/Lakers/Sixers, etc.)? I'll watch every game."

That's how it came across.

I just have to ask...so what?

 

[GoBlazersGo]

I might watch with volume off, McHale is just a fanboy and unable to be objective, we will be up and he will just talk about fat out of shape jokic. Btw anyone who says his fitness doesn't adversely affect his game is high on glue.

Sorry, but you seem to have misspelled "fatness."

 

[Propagandist]

I expect a showing like Game 4 of the OKC series: all business.

 

[DameLill379]

I expect a showing like Game 4 of the OKC series: all business.

Exactly but I expect all business from Denver, unlike OKC.

 

[BonesJones]

I just have to ask...so what?

You could ask that about anything anyone says, ever.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[kjironman1]

Tonight's Refs if it has not already been posted. sorry if it has.

Portland @ Denver Marc Davis (#8) Tony Brothers (#25) Josh Tiven (#58) Tony Brown (#6)

 

[Strenuus]

Tonight's Refs if it has not already been posted. sorry if it has.

Portland @ Denver Marc Davis (#8) Tony Brothers (#25) Josh Tiven (#58) Tony Brown (#6)

Tony brothers worries me.

 

[Jade Falcon]

I hate Marc Gasol, but that shot was funny as fuck. For those watching the TOR/PHI game.

 

[Wade Garrett]

Tony brothers worries me.

I think we'd be worried if Santa Claus, Tom Hanks, and Robin Hood (no relation) were the refs.
( cheap attempt at humor designed to break the tension)

 

[Chris Craig]

I think we'd be worried if Santa Claus, Tom Hanks, and Robin Hood (no relation) were the refs.
( cheap attempt at humor designed to break the tension)

Nah Santa doesn't like naughty motherfuckers...jokic would be on his shit list

 

[Chris Craig]

I think we'd be worried if Santa Claus, Tom Hanks, and Robin Hood (no relation) were the refs.
( cheap attempt at humor designed to break the tension)

 

[BonesJones]

I hate Marc Gasol, but that shot was funny as fuck. For those watching the TOR/PHI game.

Why do you hate him...? Really nice, polite guy off the court. Does a lot of charitable work.

 

[Jade Falcon]

Why do you hate him...? Really nice, polite guy off the court. Does a lot of charitable work.

Sorry, I didn't mean I hate HIM, I just hate playing AGAINST him.

He's also always been one of those players whom I've thought would never sign here for whatever reason. That annoys me....our Bigs could use his mentor ship, especially Collins.

 

[LuckyShot]

Well let's get this show on the road...

 

[DDolla]

Weather the storm then FINISH STRONG!!!

 

[crandc]

I might watch with volume off, McHale is just a fanboy and unable to be objective, we will be up and he will just talk about fat out of shape jokic. Btw anyone who says his fitness doesn't adversely affect his game is high on glue.

Been doing that.

A couple of hours from elation or despondency. No in between.

 

[hoopsjock]

Let's fucking goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

 

[crandc]

Sir Charles still with Portland winning series.

 

[Titan]

We need Dame time tonight