Blazers

[trojanfan12]

As much as I hate Dwight, he usually turns up his game another notch and plays better on both sides of the ball in the playoffs

That was not our experience with him. - The Lakers

 

[OregonDucks]

Portland currently 6th....Clippers about a game from 3rd..

I will gladly take a Portland/Clippers first round matchup, as I see the Clippers the easiest of Spurs,GS, and OKC to beat.

 

[ChrisGar15]

Matthews has been pretty bad this year ... looking back, it could have been addition by subtraction since it gave CJ much more opportunity.

 

[OregonDucks]

Matthews has been pretty bad this year ... looking back, it could have been addition by subtraction since it gave CJ much more opportunity.

Yep.

Also giving up Batum ended up well too. Guy was never going to get any better and he was soft.

This group the Blazers have is just incredible. They still need 1 or two more additions of solid players to be a real title contender, but I will take this group and be around the 5th or 6th seed, then have Aldridge and Batum and be the 4th seed. Eitehr way we may go out in the first round.

 

[OregonDucks]

Well awful way to start a difficult road trip.....and Houston won as well...not a good night.

 

[OregonDucks]

Portland desperately needs to hold onto this lead vs New Orleans and get the win.

 

[OregonDucks]

Huge win for Blazers to hold onto that 6th seed.

 

[bksballer89]

Huge win for Blazers to hold onto that 6th seed.

Down to wire action in Dallas right now.

Tied at 113 with 13 seconds to go. Portland ball

 

[bksballer89]

OVERTIME.

Dallas 12th OT game of the season

 

[OregonDucks]

Crucial crucial loss for Portland. Been a brutal road trip.

 

[bksballer89]

Crucial crucial loss for Portland. Been a brutal road trip.

As I expected

 

[bksballer89]

They play 5 of their next 6 at home. IMO they need to win 4 of 6 at least.

 

[OregonDucks]

They play 5 of their next 6 at home. IMO they need to win 4 of 6 at least.

yeah get a rematch vs the Mavericks at home. A MUST win IMO.

But it isn't the easiest of home stands with some very tough teams coming to Portland. I don't see them getting 5 of the 6, more like 4 or even split .500 which could place them into that 8th spot.

Any chance of a competitive or entertaining playoff series, Portladn needs 6th. 7 or 8 and its a sweep.

 

[trojanfan12]

yeah get a rematch vs the Mavericks at home. A MUST win IMO.

But it isn't the easiest of home stands with some very tough teams coming to Portland. I don't see them getting 5 of the 6, more like 4 or even split .500 which could place them into that 8th spot.

Any chance of a competitive or entertaining playoff series, Portladn needs 6th. 7 or 8 and its a sweep.

Meh, quit yer cryin'. It's not like you guys lost any important players in the off-season.

Just kidding. What the Blazers have done this year is remarkable, even if they end up missing the playoffs. Says a lot about their coaches, players and how good Dame really is.

 

[bksballer89]

Congrats @OregonDucks . They're officially in the playoffs.

I'm pretty sure you guys will play the Clippers in round 1 instead of OKC. I don't see Portland losing another game which should be good enough to pass Memphis who plays GSW 2X, LAC, and Dallas.

 

[OregonDucks]

Congrats @OregonDucks . They're officially in the playoffs.

I'm pretty sure you guys will play the Clippers in round 1 instead of OKC. I don't see Portland losing another game which should be good enough to pass Memphis who plays GSW 2X, LAC, and Dallas.

Great great season. I sure hope they can get the Clips, but Memphis getting the win over Chicago the other night was big for them.

A 5 seed is the only way the first round becomes remotely entertaining. As OKC, SA, and GS will steam roll the Blazers, but nonetheless, good for Portland for not mailing in this season in a competitive Western Conference and striving to win games and making the playoffs.

Absolutely solid team to build around for the upcoming years, just have to get a legit big guy and Portland can make some noise.

 

[CitySushi]

Dame is the truth. McCollum has been really impressive as well. Aminu has been playing fantastic. If they could lock in a decent 4 or 5, they'll be in good shape next season to improve upon what they've done this year.

 

[OregonDucks]

Portland thanks you Golden State! Now the Blazers need to take care of the T'Wolves

 

[gordontrue]

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

No way

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

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.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Looks like we will be seeing that series very soon lol