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I get homer-ism but objectively if I was a fan of the Clippers, Spurs, Grizzlies or Rockets I'd want to play us in the playoffs. Yeah, we got two all stars but they're pretty beat up, both our regular two guards are out (even if Afflalo comes back he is still gonna be banged up likely) and our defense is almost nonexistent right now against quality opponents.

At least CJ will get a lot of burn this year on the biggest stage.
 
kjironman1 said:
Could be. They just lost Gasol to an ankle injury so he might not play the rest of the season.
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Theyv purposely tanked in the past to get the opponent they'v wanted. They just gotta make sure not to fall passed 5.
 
If we can draw the Rockets, we will sweep them. When Aldridge plays, we've beaten the Rockets in 6 of the last 8 games. Not only will Aldridge torch the Rockets but Lillard will too. Who on the Rockets can guard Lillard? No one. And better, who on the Rockets does Lillard have to guard? Jason Terry? He can handle that.
 
Rhal said:
Theyv purposely tanked in the past to get the opponent they'v wanted. They just gotta make sure not to fall passed 5.
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He went out after the first half tonight. I will look to see if i can get some more info.
 
BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94 said:
I get homer-ism but objectively if I was a fan of the Clippers, Spurs, Grizzlies or Rockets I'd want to play us in the playoffs. Yeah, we got two all stars but they're pretty beat up, both our regular two guards are out (even if Afflalo comes back he is still gonna be banged up likely) and our defense is almost nonexistent right now against quality opponents.

At least CJ will get a lot of burn this year on the biggest stage.
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Even Rockette fans on Twitter are talking mad shit, Rockette fans!
 
KingSpeed said:
If we can draw the Rockets, we will sweep them.
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Who's going to guard Harden? The Rockets will stick Brewer on Lillard and go with a big lineup of Harden, Brewer, Ariza, Smith, and Howard down the stretch. I absolutely do not want to play the Rockets because I do not want to give them the satisfaction of "revenge" when we are down Matthews (and Afflalo, but Matthews is the big injury).

Give us Memphis.
 
Told you guys everybody in the west wants us. Now that's the seems like the consensus around
here..

It's ok to have hope but you have to be realistic. We can't even beat the Jazz and they didn't even have their main guys like we did. And we still got beat.

This year has been ok, but history will show it as a meh ugly season.

We're going to be super nice next year though
 
Roger Templeton said:
Who's going to guard Harden? The Rockets will stick Brewer on Lillard and go with a big lineup of Harden, Brewer, Ariza, Smith, and Howard down the stretch. I absolutely do not want to play the Rockets because I do not want to give them the satisfaction of "revenge" when we are down Matthews (and Afflalo, but Matthews is the big injury).

Give us Memphis.
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He'll say Harden will be a non factor.
 
Going to the playoffs is going somewhere.

Making the playoffs while using 19 different starting lineups is very impressive.
 
It will be interesting to see how the Blazers react to a 1st round butt-whupping. Will they make changes - or make excuses?
 
oldmangrouch said:
It will be interesting to see how the Blazers react to a 1st round butt-whupping. Will they make changes - or make excuses?
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What changes would you like to see happen? Would a major overhaul be needed in your opinion?
 
Wheels said:
What changes would you like to see happen? Would a major overhaul be needed in your opinion?
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The bench still needs work. The SG position is a huge question mark. Wes may never be the same after an injury like that.

There is also the possibility that someone will offer to over-pay RoLo as a FA. Same with AA. Letting them leave could wind up being the lesser of evils. I won't even address the LMA situation, which is too painful to contemplate!

IMHO, it is not a matter of will there be changes - but whether Olshey is driving the changes or being carried along on the tide.
 
MAS RipCity said:
I'm still hoping there's a switch this team can turn on but I'm fucking sick and tired of this roller coaster season.
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I've was waiting for this as well but that was when the key parts were healthy. I think they had another level or two. And who knows. In the second quarter of the Warrior game. We might have saw that other level...

It only lasted a quarter.

KingSpeed said:
It's all about LaMarcus Aldridge. If he plays his A game, we can beat anybody and they know it. Did you see Draymond Green flopping on Aldridge? That's cuz he has absolutely NO IDEA how to guard Aldridge. None.
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I think it's defense. It has to be a complete concerted effort on defense. More intensity, More scrapping, More covering for each other by ALL 12 guys. Scoring has never been an issue. They need to stop them.

kjironman1 said:
I love you eternal optimism. I really do because i err on the same side but the Blazers will be very lucky to get out of any series this year.
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It's been great labor this year. In anything they did.
 
Roger Templeton said:
Who's going to guard Harden? The Rockets will stick Brewer on Lillard and go with a big lineup of Harden, Brewer, Ariza, Smith, and Howard down the stretch. I absolutely do not want to play the Rockets because I do not want to give them the satisfaction of "revenge" when we are down Matthews (and Afflalo, but Matthews is the big injury).

Give us Memphis.
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Exactly how I feel. Since about the middle of January this season has had it's share of disappointments (mostly due to injuries). This season may very well be 1 and done, but don't let it be to the Rockets. It would be so satisfying for the Rockets to exact revenge by conquering the team that ended their season last year. That would just be too bitter to swallow, & would just about erase any of the good feelings that are left from ".9" I'd rather take a shot against the Grizz & still feel like we're 1 up on Houston.
 
I'd really like to see them upgrade at sf this summer, but they'll have their hands full re-signing everyone.
 
OneLifeToLive said:
I would def put Nic on the block. No question about it.
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Yeah I am just about at that point as well, just tired of his inconsistency, may as well get some value as opposed to overpaying for him next summer when so many teams will have so much money to spend with the big cap increase.
 
S550 said:
It's ok to have hope but you have to be realistic. We can't even beat the Jazz and they didn't even have their main guys like we did. And we still got beat.
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This isn't directly directed @ you but more of a general post to the subject theme.

To be realistic you also have to be realistic with the Blazers.
What is the Blazers record without Aldridge this year? I don't know the answer...
But I do know the Blazers have lost to the Celtics/Grizz/Dubs/Jazz. At least four losses.
What is the Thunders record w/o Durant and with Westbrick? I know with Durant+Westbrick they were 17-10.
Does anyone really think the Thunder would be fighting for the 8th seed w/ Durant on the court?

Point of these statements are... teams are better w/ their best players on the court...
Aldridge despite what many used to say about him as been the Blazers best player sense the 2010 season.

Do I think the Blazers should have beat the Jazz? yes.
Is the sky falling because we lost to them without the guy the Blazers offense is designed around? No.

People really should look at the positives when the best player on the team is resting... Not just the wrong negatives.
People have been saying Lillard has been playing like shit and questioning if he is overrated...
28 points, 12-22FG, 3-8 from three.
5 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 turnovers, 2 steals. When Aldridge is back and if Lillard plays that well... Highly doubt the Blazers lose many games.


Honestly if you want to look @ the defense... Look directly @ Nards.
Trevor Booker(who?) lit him up and there was nothing Nards did to stop it.
Without him getting 19 points in the first quarter(previous career high was 17 for a GAME)....
The Blazers blow the Jazz out.
Last game vs the Jazz the Blazers had Aldridge on Booker(for stretches)... He certainly didn't drop 19 in the first quarter vs Aldridge... Nor did he get 36 with Aldridge guarding him...

I don't take much away from last night other than Nards isn't ready defensively to be an asset in the playoffs.
 
Now i'm not against trading Nico or really anyone not named Lillard but lets be real about it. What can we get for Batum and to trade Batum we would need to have a SF lined up and who would that be? Its okay to put him on the block and say we should upgrade his spot but there just isn't a lot at SF and as frustrating as Nico is he is a great defender and one of a few of our starters who can actually dribble and pass.
As for not resigning everyone we can, contracts that look bad next year are going to look great the year after. Having to overpay Lopez a few million more won't handicap us long term because of how high the cap will jump. Its fine to want to upgrade spots but toss some names out on what your thinking if you are thinking it would be a good idea. Also this is the perfect summer to "overpay" players because they will go from overpaid to underpaid in the next CBA.
 
honkicracker said:
This isn't directly directed @ you but more of a general post to the subject theme.

To be realistic you also have to be realistic with the Blazers.
What is the Blazers record without Aldridge this year? I don't know the answer...
But I do know the Blazers have lost to the Celtics/Grizz/Dubs/Jazz. At least four losses.
What is the Thunders record w/o Durant and with Westbrick? I know with Durant+Westbrick they were 17-10.
Does anyone really think the Thunder would be fighting for the 8th seed w/ Durant on the court?

Point of these statements are... teams are better w/ their best players on the court...
Aldridge despite what many used to say about him as been the Blazers best player sense the 2010 season.

Do I think the Blazers should have beat the Jazz? yes.
Is the sky falling because we lost to them without the guy the Blazers offense is designed around? No.

People really should look at the positives when the best player on the team is resting... Not just the wrong negatives.
People have been saying Lillard has been playing like shit and questioning if he is overrated...
28 points, 12-22FG, 3-8 from three.
5 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 turnovers, 2 steals. When Aldridge is back and if Lillard plays that well... Highly doubt the Blazers lose many games.


Honestly if you want to look @ the defense... Look directly @ Nards.
Trevor Booker(who?) lit him up and there was nothing Nards did to stop it.
Without him getting 19 points in the first quarter(previous career high was 17 for a GAME)....
The Blazers blow the Jazz out.
Last game vs the Jazz the Blazers had Aldridge on Booker(for stretches)... He certainly didn't drop 19 in the first quarter vs Aldridge... Nor did he get 36 with Aldridge guarding him...

I don't take much away from last night other than Nards isn't ready defensively to be an asset in the playoffs.
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They didn't have their best player either. Couple of them in fact
 
S550 said:
They didn't have their best player either. Couple of them in fact
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Thats true they had Hayword and Favors sit, their two best players. We got our butts whooped and there is no two ways about it. I didn't take much from this game because it was obvious the Blazers just assumed they would win and the Jazz would falter at some time and that never happened. Its just one game and NBA isn't a game, where unlike football, one game really matters. It sucks we came out and looked down upon the Jazz but I took more away from the GSW game then I did from this game.
 
This team is going somewhere. The playoffs! When they start everyone is 0-0 and to get out of any round you must win on the road. We won without home court last season and we can do it this season. To shrug off the Blazers is to disrespect Lamarcus. I still believe we can win but for those who've given up already, see you next year.
 
Roger Templeton said:
Who's going to guard Harden? The Rockets will stick Brewer on Lillard and go with a big lineup of Harden, Brewer, Ariza, Smith, and Howard down the stretch. I absolutely do not want to play the Rockets because I do not want to give them the satisfaction of "revenge" when we are down Matthews (and Afflalo, but Matthews is the big injury).

Give us Memphis.
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I don't want Houston either. Never did

But to answer your question in this scenario.........it would be Nic.
Rolo/Joel on Howard, LMA on Smith. That leaves Dame on Brewer and CJ on Ariza. Both excellent in the open court and from deep....but will they really be shooting that much down the stretch. I mean will Harden defer to them?

Giving up offensive rebounds would be a concern though.
 
Rhal said:
Thats true they had Hayword and Favors sit, their two best players. We got our butts whooped and there is no two ways about it. I didn't take much from this game because it was obvious the Blazers just assumed they would win and the Jazz would falter at some time and that never happened..
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Far too often this year this team has seemed disinterested and unmotivated. It's what they have exuded. Which is why I'm open to putting Nic on the block. I don't want it to replicate itself next year.
 
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