Blazers

[bksballer89]

95-79 right out of the gate of the 4th quarter....just hope George doesn't go off like Harden and Portland holds onto this big win.

Keep beating Eastern teams for Miami. I appreciate it

 

[OregonDucks]

Keep beating Eastern teams for Miami. I appreciate it

Get Bosh healthy and compete with the Cavs.

I'm all for a Heat title before a Cavs title.

 

[OregonDucks]

up 21 midway through the 4th. Unbelievable....

 

[OregonDucks]

got the W.

great win.

 

[OregonDucks]

So Portland is 3-0 so far on this road trip...They get Boston tonight on the back half of a back to back...The run has to stop tonight doesn't it? If They get a good win vs Boston on the road and go 4-0 in this road trip I will be amazed...

In a couple days they get the raptors. no way I see them beating Toronto. But then they close out the road trip in Detroit. A win tonight sets them up at 5-1 on this road trip

 

[OregonDucks]

Well Boston took the blazers to the woodshed tonight. Portland looked awful tonight, sorta like the Blazer team we all expected to see this whole season.

Fall to 3-1 on this road trip, with Toronto next up, I don't see Portland beating Toronto. Which puts them at 3-2, but I see them bouncing back and beating Pistons to end this road trip at 4-2. Not terrible at all. But need Memphis, Dallas, and Houston to start losing.

 

[bksballer89]

Well Boston took the blazers to the woodshed tonight. Portland looked awful tonight, sorta like the Blazer team we all expected to see this whole season.

Fall to 3-1 on this road trip, with Toronto next up, I don't see Portland beating Toronto. Which puts them at 3-2, but I see them bouncing back and beating Pistons to end this road trip at 4-2. Not terrible at all. But need Memphis, Dallas, and Houston to start losing.

Why are you so worried about Houston? With the way Utah is struggling, you guys are going to make the playoffs. I'm not sure who you prefer but I would love to see a Dame vs Steph first round showdown

 

[gordontrue]

I really think the Blazers end up with the 5 seed.

 

[bksballer89]

I really think the Blazers end up with the 5 seed.

No way

 

[gordontrue]

No way

You don't think they can catch the Grizzlies?

4 games back with 20 to go. I did think they were closer than that, but I think it will be close. Grizz play SAS & GSW 4 times in their last 10 games.

 

[bksballer89]

Memphis is 5 losses up on Portland and have an easier schedule. Can't see Portland passing them.

 

[bksballer89]

You don't think they can catch the Grizzlies?

4 games back with 20 to go. I did think they were closer than that, but I think it will be close. Grizz play SAS & GSW 4 times in their last 10 games.

If GSW clinched the top seed by then, I'm assuming in at least one of those games, the Spurs will rest their starters against Memphis.

Portland plays OKC, GSW, and LAC in their last 10 so not much easier

 

[gordontrue]

If GSW clinched the top seed by then, I'm assuming in at least one of those games, the Spurs will rest their starters against Memphis.

Portland plays OKC, GSW, and LAC in their last 10 so not much easier

You're probably right. I was hoping to see the Blazers get into that spot because I'd love to see a Blazers Warriors series and I think that's the only way it's remotely possible.

 

[OregonDucks]

Portland doesn't get the 5th seed. 6th at best

 

[OregonDucks]

Why are you so worried about Houston? With the way Utah is struggling, you guys are going to make the playoffs. I'm not sure who you prefer but I would love to see a Dame vs Steph first round showdown

I am worried about Houston because I just keep having this thought that a roster like that SHOULD be competing and making the playoffs, yet they surprise me at how bad they are every time.

I don't want GS in the first round, of the top 3, Portland doesn't match up well with any of them, so I guess I take OKC only because it is not GS and not the Spurs, who become a monster in the post season. Yet you have the deadly combo of Durant and Westbrook.

 

[bksballer89]

I am worried about Houston because I just keep having this thought that a roster like that SHOULD be competing and making the playoffs, yet they surprise me at how bad they are every time.

I don't want GS in the first round, of the top 3, Portland doesn't match up well with any of them, so I guess I take OKC only because it is not GS and not the Spurs, who become a monster in the post season. Yet you have the deadly combo of Durant and Westbrook.

There are 4 teams fighting for 3 spots. Portland should be fine because I don't see Utah making it

 

[OregonDucks]

There are 4 teams fighting for 3 spots. Portland should be fine because I don't see Utah making it

This race reminds me of the race back in 2003-2004 season where Portland was battling Denver and Utah for the 8th spot..Denver ultimately ended sneaking into that 8th spot...I don't know this ending just reminds me of that seasons ending.

 

[bksballer89]

This race reminds me of the race back in 2003-2004 season where Portland was battling Denver and Utah for the 8th spot..Denver ultimately ended sneaking into that 8th spot...I don't know this ending just reminds me of that seasons ending.

Have some confidence in your team

 

[OregonDucks]

Have some confidence in your team

Oh I do and regardless of how this season ends I will be thrilled with how these guys played....BUT their schedule is a tough one down the stretch, and the teams around them have a much easier road.

 

[bksballer89]

Oh I do and regardless of how this season ends I will be thrilled with how these guys played....BUT their schedule is a tough one down the stretch, and the teams around them have a much easier road.

The Utah Jazz schedule for the rest of this month.

@ Memphis
@ NOP
VS ATL
@ GSW
VS WSH
@ SAC
VS CLE
VS PHX
@ CHI
@ MIL
@ HOU
@ OKC
@ MIN
VS LAL
VS GSW


Yeah Portland is fine