The Great Playoff Chase

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Don't rest them because this team likes its routines. Whenever the starters have rested during a blowout, the next game has seen some really sorry performances. No, keep the routine going. Nice and steady.
 
Friday April 11th, 2014 Games To Watch (Games Updated Throughout Comments)-

Portland @ Utah
Root For: Trail Blazers
Reason: Two more wins and the Trail Blazers can lock up, at worst, the No. 5 seed

Houston @ Minnesota
Root For: Timberwolves
Reason: It's a long shot to obtain HCA, but there's still a slight chance it could happen. Rip City will need a Wolves win tonight to keep those hopes alive.

Phoenix @ San Antonio
Root For: Spurs
Reason:If we lose out and Phoenix wins out, the Suns will pass us in the standings. One more win by Portland or loss by Phoenix and that scenario ends. Also, San Antonio can lock up the No. 1 seed out West with a win tonight. I still like them in a possible 2nd Round matchup.

Golden State @ Los Angeles Lakers
Root For: Lakers
Reason: A Warriors loss combined with a Trail Blazers victory secures the No. 5 seed for Portland.
 
Judging by GS playing LAL, it's a damn good chance Sunday's game is going to decide 5th place, since it'll be the same scenario (They both win tonight means the same scenario for Sunday.)

At least, I hope... because I'll be at that game... I at least want something riding on it.
 
Strenuus said:
Judging by GS playing LAL, it's a damn good chance Sunday's game is going to decide 5th place, since it'll be the same scenario (They both win tonight means the same scenario for Sunday.)

At least, I hope... because I'll be at that game... I at least want something riding on it.
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Can I have your glass?

:)
 
yuyuza1 said:
Agreed, but HOU winning tonight would close that window shut for us, regardless of what we do the rest of the way.
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Fuck that shit. I want Houston to lose out, crushing their confidence come playoff time. Furthermore, I want Stotts to play his playoff rotation and have those guys step up their agressiveness. Playoff basketball started a couple of weeks ago. The best teams have already ramped up their effort.
 
In what kind of fucked up world do we live where I have to root for the L*kers to win?

God, I feel dirty.
 
maxiep said:
In what kind of fucked up world do we live where I have to root for the L*kers to win?

God, I feel dirty.
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Rockets lost again... 0.5 if we hold on against Utah.
 
Saturday April 12, 2014 Games To Watch (Games Updated Throughout Comments)-

Houston vs. New Orleans
Root For: Pelicans
Reason: Portland got some help with Minnesota beating Houston tonight, but a minor miracle still would have to occur for the Rockets and Blazers to flip spots. Houston would have to go 1-2 and Portland would have to win their final two games. Tyreke Evans left New Orleans' game tonight with an injury so he could be out.
 
Just realized the Rockets have the Pelicans twice to end the season ... Yep, minor miracle indeed. But like we saw tonight, anything can happen.
 
looks like the 5 slot is going to be ours. i for one am happy about the rockets with a banged up dwight howard as a first round opponent.
 
I am really curious to see what injury does for HOU in the playoffs...Bev come back, but his claim to fame is staying in front of fast PGs...with no surgery to repair a torn meniscus can a guy go 110% in a playoff intensity and move about like he has been? If no and he's just 80% i dont see him keeping in front of Dame. If he doesnt keep in front of Dame then there is no point him being out there (other than to help the Blazers since we can go around him and he doesn't score much). DW hasn't played in a bit...hopefully there is some rust or lingering up and down effects. I know HOU is fast, but if DW is in I think we can push and try some more FB offense to get some advantage.
 
Prue said:
I am really curious to see what injury does for HOU in the playoffs...Bev come back, but his claim to fame is staying in front of fast PGs...with no surgery to repair a torn meniscus can a guy go 110% in a playoff intensity and move about like he has been? If no and he's just 80% i dont see him keeping in front of Dame. If he doesnt keep in front of Dame then there is no point him being out there (other than to help the Blazers since we can go around him and he doesn't score much). DW hasn't played in a bit...hopefully there is some rust or lingering up and down effects. I know HOU is fast, but if DW is in I think we can push and try some more FB offense to get some advantage.
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Well, here's the thing, with his injury Beverley is going to rely that much more on his hand checking and holding. So if the refs continue to not call it, he could be a real fucking problem for Dame.
 
Natebishop3 said:
Well, here's the thing, with his injury Beverley is going to rely that much more on his hand checking and holding. So if the refs continue to not call it, he could be a real fucking problem for Dame.
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One good Meyers Leonard pick, and he'll be going home in a stretcher.

...and by pick I mean fucking suplex.
 
BlazerCaravan said:
One good Meyers Leonard pick, and he'll be going home in a stretcher.

...and by pick I mean fucking suplex.
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Ok, why is it SO easy to picture this happen in the flow of the game, no big deal, defensive rebound leans to transition...Dame brings it up the court and Bev is waiting and the half. Meyers runs up to him like he's going to set a pick out there then just picks him up and goes all Zangief on him.
 
What is the official word on Beverly's injury? Haven't heard anything since they announced he wasn't getting surgery.
 
And if I'm not mistaken, Dame and Beverly squared off in each others face each meeting this season. Can't wait of for this matchup.
 
Natebishop3 said:
Well, here's the thing, with his injury Beverley is going to rely that much more on his hand checking and holding. So if the refs continue to not call it, he could be a real fucking problem for Dame.
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Why does this make me worry that Beverley will end up injuring Dame? He's done it before.
 
We should sign Odom just to sacrifice him to the gods of injury.
 
Prue said:
Ok, why is it SO easy to picture this happen in the flow of the game, no big deal, defensive rebound leans to transition...Dame brings it up the court and Bev is waiting and the half. Meyers runs up to him like he's going to set a pick out there then just picks him up and goes all Zangief on him.
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Repped for dropping a Zangief reference in a basketball forum.
 
What is a zangrief? Does he play for Houston.
 
Beverly will be so full of cortisone that even if his meniscus falls off, he probably won't feel a thing. Beverly's game is to psych out players, looks like he's getting to the fans as well. No reason to fear this guy. He's a one trick pony and he's going down! Bring it on! Sweep the Rockets!
 
Sunday April 13, 2014 Games To Watch (Games Updated Throughout Comments)-

Portland vs. Warriors
Root For: Trail Blazers
Reason: Rip City wraps up the No. 5 seed and a date with Houston in the First Round with a win tonight
 
riverman said:
Beverly will be so full of cortisone that even if his meniscus falls off, he probably won't feel a thing. Beverly's game is to psych out players, looks like he's getting to the fans as well. No reason to fear this guy. He's a one trick pony and he's going down! Bring it on! Sweep the Rockets!
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Well, so far he's owned Dame, so we do have reason to worry. If he's doing it within the rules of the game, then that's fair. However, the handchecking and the flopping are specifically not allowed and should be called.
 
Monday April 14th, 2014 Games To Watch (Games Updated Throughout Comments)-

Houston vs. San Antonio
Root For: Spurs
Reason: A Houston win locks in the No. 4 seed out West
 
maxiep said:
Well, so far he's owned Dame, so we do have reason to worry. If he's doing it within the rules of the game, then that's fair. However, the handchecking and the flopping are specifically not allowed and should be called.
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He isn't doing it in within the rules though. That's the problem. The refs allow him to play extremely physical defense with Lillard and they don't call it.
 
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