Predicting the next 6 games

[BlazerCaravan]

Our next six games:
Wed, Nov 27, 2013 - @ Phoenix Suns (1 day off)
Sun, Dec 1, 2013 - @ Los Angeles Lakers (3 days off)
Mon, Dec 2, 2013 - Indiana Pacers (0 days off)
Wed, Dec 4, 2013 - Oklahoma City Thunder (1 day off)
Fri, Dec 6, 2013 - Utah Jazz (1 day off)
Sat, Dec 7, 2013 - Dallas Mavericks (0 days off)

Four home games, but two back-to-backs. Suns, Pacers, Thunder, and Mavs will all be a major challenge; while the Lakers and Jazz could both be trap games.

Here's every Portland start for the first 21 games: http://bkref.com/tiny/2tnrl

What do you think our record will be after 21 games?

My prediction:

Wed, Nov 27, 2013 - @ Phoenix Suns (1 day off) - W
Sun, Dec 1, 2013 - @ Los Angeles Lakers (3 days off) - W
Mon, Dec 2, 2013 - Indiana Pacers (0 days off) - L
Wed, Dec 4, 2013 - Oklahoma City Thunder (1 day off) - L
Fri, Dec 6, 2013 - Utah Jazz (1 day off) - W
Sat, Dec 7, 2013 - Dallas Mavericks (0 days off) - W

4-2 for the next six, 17-4 overall.

 

[magnifier661]

Wed, Nov 27, 2013 - @ Phoenix Suns (1 day off) - WIN
Sun, Dec 1, 2013 - @ Los Angeles Lakers (3 days off) - WIN
Mon, Dec 2, 2013 - Indiana Pacers (0 days off) - WIN
Wed, Dec 4, 2013 - Oklahoma City Thunder (1 day off) - WIN
Fri, Dec 6, 2013 - Utah Jazz (1 day off) - WIN
Sat, Dec 7, 2013 - Dallas Mavericks (0 days off) - LOSS

5-1

 

[blazedanugz]

6-0 why not?

 

[Natebishop3]

I think the Suns might get us. We barely beat them without Dragic. That team has our number.

Lakers depend on beating the refs.

Pacers are going to be tough.

 

[magnifier661]

6-0 why not?

I only said 5-1, because it goes with my 18-2 prediction for the first 20. Realistically, I know it's a stretch. But if they manage to come out 6-0, that would be incredible. I'm talking they would be the talk of the team coming out of the West. Contention brother!!!!!

This stretch would have 2 contenders and a playoff caliber team. Not to mention 3 trap games in between. My homerism would be through the roof!

 

[Eastoff]

Wed, Nov 27, 2013 - @ Phoenix Suns (1 day off) - W
Sun, Dec 1, 2013 - @ Los Angeles Lakers (3 days off) - W
Mon, Dec 2, 2013 - Indiana Pacers (0 days off) - L
Wed, Dec 4, 2013 - Oklahoma City Thunder (1 day off) - L
Fri, Dec 6, 2013 - Utah Jazz (1 day off) - W
Sat, Dec 7, 2013 - Dallas Mavericks (0 days off) - W

4-2 for the next six, 17-4 overall.

I think this is realistic and a great outcome.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Lose all six and fire stotts /carlito

 

[PtldPlatypus]

The Pacers game, 2nd half of a road-home back-to-back, is a virtual lock loss. If we win that game, I'm buying finals tickets.

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[Nikolokolus]

No predictions. I'm just going to sit back and try to enjoy the ride.

 

[Mote]

Our next six games:
Wed, Nov 27, 2013 - @ Phoenix Suns (1 day off)
Sun, Dec 1, 2013 - @ Los Angeles Lakers (3 days off)
Mon, Dec 2, 2013 - Indiana Pacers (0 days off)
Wed, Dec 4, 2013 - Oklahoma City Thunder (1 day off)
Fri, Dec 6, 2013 - Utah Jazz (1 day off)
Sat, Dec 7, 2013 - Dallas Mavericks (0 days off)

Four home games, but two back-to-backs. Suns, Pacers, Thunder, and Mavs will all be a major challenge; while the Lakers and Jazz could both be trap games.

Here's every Portland start for the first 21 games: http://bkref.com/tiny/2tnrl

What do you think our record will be after 21 games?

My prediction:

Wed, Nov 27, 2013 - @ Phoenix Suns (1 day off) - W
Sun, Dec 1, 2013 - @ Los Angeles Lakers (3 days off) - W
Mon, Dec 2, 2013 - Indiana Pacers (0 days off) - L
Wed, Dec 4, 2013 - Oklahoma City Thunder (1 day off) - L
Fri, Dec 6, 2013 - Utah Jazz (1 day off) - W
Sat, Dec 7, 2013 - Dallas Mavericks (0 days off) - W

4-2 for the next six, 17-4 overall.

Maybe... But somehow I just can't buy into consecutive home losses. I think we get one of Indiana or OKC and go 5-1.

 

[Further]

3-3

Tough schedule and I'd rather be pleasantly surprised than disappointed

 

[Samuel]

Wed, Nov 27, 2013 - @ Phoenix Suns (1 day off) - Loss
Sun, Dec 1, 2013 - @ Los Angeles Lakers (3 days off) - Win
Mon, Dec 2, 2013 - Indiana Pacers (0 days off) - Loss
Wed, Dec 4, 2013 - Oklahoma City Thunder (1 day off) - Win
Fri, Dec 6, 2013 - Utah Jazz (1 day off) - Win
Sat, Dec 7, 2013 - Dallas Mavericks (0 days off) - Loss

3-3 in the next 6. Hope I'm wrong.

 

[Natebishop3]

Wed, Nov 27, 2013 - @ Phoenix Suns (1 day off) - Loss
Sun, Dec 1, 2013 - @ Los Angeles Lakers (3 days off) - Win
Mon, Dec 2, 2013 - Indiana Pacers (0 days off) - Loss
Wed, Dec 4, 2013 - Oklahoma City Thunder (1 day off) - Win
Fri, Dec 6, 2013 - Utah Jazz (1 day off) - Win
Sat, Dec 7, 2013 - Dallas Mavericks (0 days off) - Loss

3-3 in the next 6. Hope I'm wrong.

I think we get the Mavs. My two losses are Phoenix and Indy.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

The Pacers game, 2nd half of a road-home back-to-back, is a virtual lock loss. If we win that game, I'm buying finals tickets.

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I already budgeted air fair and got a hotel room for 3 weeks. Let me know when tickets are on sale.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Lose all six and fire stotts /carlito

My bad carlito would predict 1-7 in the next 6

 

[Pinwheel1]

I think we can go:
1-1 on the road,
1-1 in our first two home games.
2-0 in our last two home games.

So 4-2

 

[Boise Blazer]

If we can only win one of the games against IND and OKC I hope its IND. Bigger statement. More confidence.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I think I figured out why I am having a hard time predicting anything with this team.

IMO, they are playing so far over their heads at this point. Then again, their schedule has been virtual cake thus far.

It wouldn't surprise me if they went 1-5 or 6-0 to be honest. They should beat the Jazz, regardless

 

[magnifier661]

The Pacers game, 2nd half of a road-home back-to-back, is a virtual lock loss. If we win that game, I'm buying finals tickets.

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You and me both!

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

7-0 We're THAT GOOD!

 

[blazedanugz]

I think I figured out why I am having a hard time predicting anything with this team.

IMO, they are playing so far over their heads at this point. Then again, their schedule has been virtual cake thus far.

It wouldn't surprise me if they went 1-5 or 6-0 to be honest. They should beat the Jazz, regardless

maybe you are just not as good at evualating as you thought?

 

[Draco]

Win Wed, Nov 27, 2013 - @ Phoenix Suns (1 day off)
Win Sun, Dec 1, 2013 - @ Los Angeles Lakers (3 days off)
Toss up Mon, Dec 2, 2013 - Indiana Pacers (0 days off)
Toss up Wed, Dec 4, 2013 - Oklahoma City Thunder (1 day off)
Win Fri, Dec 6, 2013 - Utah Jazz (1 day off)
Win Sat, Dec 7, 2013 - Dallas Mavericks (0 days off)

I say it should be 4 wins and two toss ups so 5-1 would be good. 6-0 is possible but 4-2 is more likely. If we go 3-3 it would be a small disappointment for this stretch. Key words “this stretch” as this is an easier than average part of our season. With all the hot play we’ve had this year a 3-3 stretch here still makes the season as a whole great. But I think we should hope for more in these six games as having four at home and the two road games against poor opponents isn’t hard.

 

[Draco]

The Pacers game, 2nd half of a road-home back-to-back, is a virtual lock loss. If we win that game, I'm buying finals tickets.

The Pacers will be on the second of a back to back as well, both on the road with games later than their normal start time. It will be their 3rd game in 4 nights while we will have three days of rest prior to the back to back. Obviously Indy is a great opponent but I like our changes more than if both teams were rested in Portland.

 

[jlprk]

Here's every Portland start for the first 21 games: http://bkref.com/tiny/2tnrl

Try to get something out of this (I can't):

http://bkref.com/tiny/8xGlj

 

[PtldPlatypus]

The Pacers will be on the second of a back to back as well, both on the road with games later than their normal start time. It will be their 3rd game in 4 nights while we will have three days of rest prior to the back to back. Obviously Indy is a great opponent but I like our changes more than if both teams were rested in Portland.

Actually, the Pacers' game in LA is a 12:30pm start. They'll be in Portland several hours before the Blazers will, and will be much more well rested. Not saying it's hopeless, but we certainly don't have the advantage that being the home team usually brings. A victory in that game would be epic.

 

[blue9]

I think we get the Mavs. My two losses are Phoenix and Indy.

My thoughts, too. Although I won't be too surprised if we beat IND. We often have a knack for "getting up" for the big games. The fact that it's at home, and there's the equalizer of them also being on a B2B, I want to say 5-1. But I think that the IND game will be our first "real" test* - unless Hibbert/George go down with an injury.

*By "real" test I'm not discounting wins against the Spurs and Warriors - those were both terrific wins. But neither of those were typical games. I won't explain why for the GSW, as we should all be aware of the extraordinary circumstances. But we always play the Spurs well and catching them early in the season is always better than catching them once they really start rolling. Sure, they're rolling now - but it's more like they're coasting down a mountainside than throttling their opponents on level ground.

 

[oldmangrouch]

3-3. Better than that is gravy.

(preferably a gravy good enough to make burned, rotting Duck carcass palatable!)

 

[Strenuus]

I say the only loss is OKC.

Remember, Indiana hasn't faced a whole lot of competition (Which is funny, because the national media conveniently glosses over that.) So I look forward to that challenge, and I think we can do it.

5-1. #homerftw

 

[TradeNurkicNow]

probably 3-3, but 4-2 would be awesome (losing to Indy and OKC)

 

[VanillaGorilla]

What kinda question is this?!

6-0 for sure!