Game Thread WEST FINALS, GAME 3: WARRIORS @ BLAZERS - MAY 18, 2019, SATURDAY, 6PM, ESPN

[LuckyShot]

We have shot 9 more free throws than the Warriors and only have two more makes.

What if I told you the stat sheet means nothing?

 

[RonBrewer]

This wasn't the team we saw in the first two series, though. But for some reason some adversity by the team's leader has sunk the entire ship.

Agreed. But it's the same Dame we've seen the last two.

 

[illmatic99]

This is why you don't let Dame guard Steph or Klay in the first half. Burned out

 

[Jon]

Games 2 and 3 we basically have given up after the halves. Im despressed as a blazer fan right now.

 

[LuckyShot]

stotts lacks that mentality. he never says anything of that nature.

Maybe that's where this teams mentality comes from then.

 

[B-Roy]

What if I told you the stat sheet means nothing?

What if I told you the Warriors aren’t fouling?

 

[GhostOfPGA]

I don't think Denver would of gotten swept by the Warriors.

Yeah they would lol Jokic would’ve fouled out every game because Golden State gets any and every benefit.

 

[BonesJones]

Hey guys, whats our genius coach running offensively? I see a lot of standing around and dribbling.

 

[Aussie Blazer!]

If Stotts had any balls he'd bench Lillard and if Lillard had any self respect, he'd understand.

Unfortunately he won't do that, Dame is his bread and butter. Live and die by Dame, part of our problem...

 

[Darkwebs]

Its obvious lillard is dead tired. His legs are gone he would need 3 days rest before he recovers he never been this deep in playoffs and he is tired simple as that

This is my theory, too. He just looks exhausted. After all, he carried us through the regular season, not to mention the entire first round.

 

[3putt]

Yes Dame is tired but can someone else run the ball up the floor

 

[PCmor7]

Ehhh, this team doesnt have a Draymond Green or Jimmy Butler. We need one.

Dame usually IS that guy.

I don't think either of the guys you mention come to Portland and make the Blazers better. Their chemistry wouldn't fit here the way they do on their current teams. Well, actually, Jimmy Butler kind of looks like a cancer wherever he goes. He's tough. But he's looking more and more like a chemistry killer.

 

[LuckyShot]

What if I told you the Warriors aren’t fouling?

I'd tell you that you don't know what you're talking about. Zach just got fouled right in front of the ref.

 

[Titan]

Alright a stop

 

[BonesJones]

Dame usually IS that guy.

I don't think either of the guys you mention come to Portland and make the Blazers better. Their chemistry wouldn't fit here the way they do on their current teams. Well, actually, Jimmy Butler kind of looks like a cancer wherever he goes. He's tough. But he's looking more and more like a chemistry killer.

No, not really. Never seen Dray be like this.

 

[3putt]

Getting punked by the warriors second unit

 

[Dubsfan]

Good defense on that one. 24 sec clock

 

[PCmor7]

This is my theory, too. He just looks exhausted. After all, he carried us through the regular season, not to mention the entire first round.

This is where losing the game against Denver that we should have won comes into play.

 

[LuckyShot]

ayyyy a foul

 

[Road Ratt]

need CJ to go off, Dame is cold as an iceberg tonight

 

[LuckyShot]

The reliance on 3s from the first half is biting is in the ass as predicted.

 

[Aussie Blazer!]

Meyers making people feel his in the game! Great screen!

 

[B-Roy]

I'd tell you that you don't know what you're talking about. Zach just got fouled right in front of the ref.

You mean the exaggerated flop?

 

[PHXBlazer1]

FTs for fucks sake

 

[Dutchman063]

Nice airball CJ

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

sigh

 

[Wade Garrett]

So much for that manicure huh cj?

 

[GhostOfPGA]

Our halfcourt offense is just so stagnant sometimes, likely because of fatigue. Quick fast buckets is what we need.

 

[LuckyShot]

CJ make your fucking free throws you pansy!

 

[Titan]

Full on meltdown mode