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I'm not really thinking about the mafias but it's all about how they'll perform for their very first game.

So, who's you're bet for this match? Blazers?

Ah I understand, first game, I'll go with the flow placing my bet for Blazers with +5.5 handicap the odd from the site I'm placing my
bet is @ 1.9

I personally like how the team played the last time, Nurkic and Melo is stepping up helping the Duo's (Lilard and CJ)

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Quote from: jostorres on August 16, 2020, 03:36:59 PM

I feel like when the series starting, it may not be a sweep for Lakers but it would be damn close, the very best I can sense is Lakers in 6, but I say Lakers in 5 is a great possibility as well. I feel like everyone on Lakers and specially Lebron will take up a whole lot of notches when playoffs starts.

Blazers are playing good basketball, Lillard is not a selfish star, he can pass the ball that's why they won against the Grizzlies despite it's a close game. Also, what I like about the Blazers is their ability to come up with a win in a close match, their last 4 games I guess was a very close game but they are clutch in the end and they win the game, the only game I didn't like was against the Clippers I guess when Lillard missed 2 crucial FTs.

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People overreacting on the Blazers and Lakers thing. I understand that Lakers didn't really played a great ball in the bubble so far and everyone is thinking that maybe it is due to fact that they are not prepared for the bubble and that break really hurt them, and everyone is overreacting on the Blazers because they played such a huge bubble period and Dame even got the bubble MVP award and they got CJ back now who played very well and even Melo is playing like old melo so I think it is quite good looking but they are still the 8th seed.

I feel like when the series starting, it may not be a sweep for Lakers but it would be damn close, the very best I can sense is Lakers in 6, but I say Lakers in 5 is a great possibility as well. I feel like everyone on Lakers and specially Lebron will take up a whole lot of notches when playoffs starts.

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Hands down to Ja Morant. He really did great.
42 minutes playing is exhausting and then you will have to defend offensive agile guys like CJ and Lillard.
Wow! Then run offense. Super Wow.

So, who will bet for Portland against Lakers now?
Are you that kind of gambler who loves upsets?
I am. Grin

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Those who are a fan and has become a fan of the Blazers after their spectacular performance in the bubble, this one is a good read for you.

The Blazers Are Surging. The Lakers Are Struggling. An NBA Upset Is Bubbling.

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Could a No. 1 seed with LeBron James lose in the first round of the playoffs? It depends on Damian Lillard and Portland sneaking into the No. 8 seed this weekend.

So, I like to ask the fans here, what do you think the Blazers will have to do in order to upset the Lakers?

Do you believe this is possible,? can you rate it in the scale of 1 to 10, 10 is the highest.

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Spurs have been great for a very long time but they are actually quite unlucky to miss out this season because they have a very good young core players that could prosper under the coaching staff and become very good playoff players soon as well. I am not saying they will be right away, but if they could handle few more seasons of barely making it, I am pretty sure that team has a chance to turn into a team that could make it to playoffs every year without missing it once again.

The problem with Spurs right now is that they are too young or too old, players like murray, white, lonnie are all great young talents but they are too young, players like derozan (sort of) lamarcus and patty are great players but they are too old, they need to find newer players for older players spots and they need younger players to gain experience and develop.

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Quote from: Pamadar on August 15, 2020, 11:07:05 PM

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Quote from: goinmerry on August 15, 2020, 06:22:57 PM

So this is it, Portland Trail Blazers now clinched the last playoffs spot on the Western Conference.

Which team will be you in on Wednesday?

The match for Portland vs. Lakers.

The majority will be with Lakers on that time but somehow, there's this connotation to me about going for Blazers since it's just the game 1. What you think guys?

Very possible. It's tough to say that Lakers will intentionally give the first game to Lakers but who knows right.
If there's something behind like mafias from gambling industries, we can't tell or with this new found blends
from Trent Jr, CJ, Lilard, Melo and Nurkic. I love the way they've played against Memphis, Lets see if they'll
bring the same rhythm against the dominating Lakers.

I'm not really thinking about the mafias but it's all about how they'll perform for their very first game.

So, who's you're bet for this match? Blazers?

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Quote from: boyptc on August 15, 2020, 08:20:31 PM

Quote from: goinmerry on August 15, 2020, 06:22:57 PM

So this is it, Portland Trail Blazers now clinched the last playoffs spot on the Western Conference.

Which team will be you in on Wednesday?

The match for Portland vs. Lakers.

The majority will be with Lakers on that time but somehow, there's this connotation to me about going for Blazers since it's just the game 1. What you think guys?

Very possible. It's tough to say that Lakers will intentionally give the first game to Lakers but who knows right.
If there's something behind like mafias from gambling industries, we can't tell or with this new found blends
from Trent Jr, CJ, Lilard, Melo and Nurkic. I love the way they've played against Memphis, Lets see if they'll
bring the same rhythm against the dominating Lakers.

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Damian Lillard is named the new MVP with the most votes unanimously. The superstar led all games in the bubble with an average of 37.6 points per game.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29668104/trail-blazers-damian-lillard-wins-bubble-mvp-suns-monty-williams-named-top-coach%3fplatform=amp

An anecdote when he was younger.

"Don Lippi, how the team coach was known, was extremely demanding and strict with Lillard since his arrival.

He even told him that his chances of reaching the NBA were very low.

His height did not help much, he was barely 1.67 m, and that he was more on the bench.

https://twitter.com/alfredogr_98/status/1294748175832502272?s=19

When perception breaks all obstacles...

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Quote from: goinmerry on August 15, 2020, 06:22:57 PM

So this is it, Portland Trail Blazers now clinched the last playoffs spot on the Western Conference.

Which team will be you in on Wednesday?

The match for Portland vs. Lakers.

The majority will be with Lakers on that time but somehow, there's this connotation to me about going for Blazers since it's just the game 1. What you think guys?

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Quote from: goinmerry on August 15, 2020, 06:22:57 PM

On the other hand, a great job by the Future Rookie of The Year. Memphis can come back stronger next season. Not a bad run for a team that doesn't have a considered superstar level player.

Ja Morant did his best even with a thumb injury. After the game Damian Lilliard also called him a "star" and I agree with you that they will really get back stronger next season. Anyway, I read that someone should really award Dame about his performance in the restart of the league and he's been named as the Players of the Seedings Game, he really deserves that.

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/memphis-grizzlies

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So this is it, Portland Trail Blazers now clinched the last playoffs spot on the Western Conference.

Hell of a stats. They are really playing aggressively snatch the last spot.

Lillard: 31 (with 10 assists)
McCollum: 29
Anthony: 21
Nurkic: 22 (with 21 boards)

Their run is really exhausting. In their last few games, all were closed games. A few days rest and they will now face the Los Angeles Lakers.

On the other hand, a great job by the Future Rookie of The Year. Memphis can come back stronger next season. Not a bad run for a team that doesn't have a considered superstar level player.

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Quote from: Rosilito on August 15, 2020, 11:47:34 AM

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Here's the scores of Lillard in the last 5 games.

Damn!! That 61% FG% is insane for his total points Shocked

, not to mention his position though. It must be very tough to achieve, however, he made it looked so easy. Grizzlies is really in ~~trouble~~ disaster with this guy, and it seems no one from that team could tightly defend Lilliard Undecided

. Anyway, so he's basically averaging 55% on his FG% and avg 44.2 on pts on his five recent game? (He deserved some recognition). Looks like, their play-in match up is already been decided.

In the game today between the Grizzlies, Lillard already made over 30 points, I think he can end up with over 40 points in this game but I don't know if they can win as Grizzlies is ahead at the moment. Good luck Grizzlies backers, looks like it's your night.

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Quote from: Distinctin on August 15, 2020, 06:52:03 AM

Here's the scores of Lillard in the last 5 games.

Damn!! That 61% FG% is insane for his total points Shocked

, not to mention his position though. It must be very tough to achieve, however, he made it looked so easy. Grizzlies is really in ~~trouble~~ disaster with this guy, and it seems no one from that team could tightly defend Lilliard Undecided

. Anyway, so he's basically averaging 55% on his FG% and avg 44.2 on pts on his five recent game? (He deserved some recognition). Looks like, their play-in match up is already been decided.

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Quote from: chaser15 on August 14, 2020, 05:24:17 PM

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Sad that Spurs playoffs streak now broken. It was expected. It's a good run.

Spurs should trade DeRozan. He is not fit for the team. Already 2 seasons with the team but still can't blend properly with his teammates. He is acting a main man that's why. When he is off-night, he should make Aldridge as the main man.

Spurs is playing well even without Kawhi so DeRozan is the problem.

Coach Pop needs to take a rest too.

First, thank you, that is a good way to remember people especially Kobe.
But please....
Don't forget about JJ Redick. Grin

This is his first miss of the playoffs since he was a rookie.

Damn! That was some achievement. Is he lucky or what? Like a Robert Horry charm.

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Quote from: FlightyPouch on August 15, 2020, 05:55:09 AM

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Sad that Spurs playoffs streak now broken. It was expected. It's a good run.

Spurs should trade DeRozan. He is not fit for the team. Already 2 seasons with the team but still can't blend properly with his teammates. He is acting a main man that's why. When he is off-night, he should make Aldridge as the main man.

Spurs is playing well even without Kawhi so DeRozan is the problem.

Coach Pop needs to take a rest too.

I don't remember that much but this is just sad. They did well, and I agree that he needs to rest. It's been a while and since their loss, that is when I feel that it is really changing. I don't know, I feel down not about this. Another history going down, and another emerging from Houston Rockets.

The game is changing and old guard like Coach Pop will have to adjust as well.

But we have to understand that time is catching up and if he retires I think San Antonio will have to overhaul their system itself. Maybe have some trade and reorganised themselves. Of course who wouldn't be sad to not see them in the playoffs. But this could be a learning experience for them and make their mind in the summer on what to do next.

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Quote from: Russlenat on August 15, 2020, 06:24:00 AM

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There's no betting odds yet but I believe Blazers will be the favorites to win.

The Blazers has experienced players compared to the Grizzlies that composed with young fellas and not that much of experienced in the playoffs. Dame is on the zone when playoffs is approaching, literally on fire.

Trail blazers waving to Lakers.

We will find out later tonight, Blazers is currently -6 against the Grizzlies, so that says already that they have a very high chance of winning and ending the Grizzlies season. Damian Lillard cannot be stop, I expect him to still dropped at least 50 points in this game, they'll make sure there will be no more game so they can rest.

Here's the scores of Lillard in the last 5 games.

https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6606/damian-lillard

Memphis is not Clippers, so I think you are right, 50 is possible as his high was 61 points.

I can already expect a raining 3s from him, his confidence is really high and especially now that it's not a do or die for them.

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Quote from: rhomelmabini on August 14, 2020, 03:26:11 AM

Quote from: Russlenat on August 14, 2020, 02:23:03 AM

There's no betting odds yet but I believe Blazers will be the favorites to win.

The Blazers has experienced players compared to the Grizzlies that composed with young fellas and not that much of experienced in the playoffs. Dame is on the zone when playoffs is approaching, literally on fire.

Trail blazers waving to Lakers.

We will find out later tonight, Blazers is currently -6 against the Grizzlies, so that says already that they have a very high chance of winning and ending the Grizzlies season. Damian Lillard cannot be stop, I expect him to still dropped at least 50 points in this game, they'll make sure there will be no more game so they can rest.

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Quote from: chaser15 on August 14, 2020, 05:24:17 PM

Quote from: goinmerry on August 14, 2020, 04:30:24 PM

Sad that Spurs playoffs streak now broken. It was expected. It's a good run.

Spurs should trade DeRozan. He is not fit for the team. Already 2 seasons with the team but still can't blend properly with his teammates. He is acting a main man that's why. When he is off-night, he should make Aldridge as the main man.

Spurs is playing well even without Kawhi so DeRozan is the problem.

Coach Pop needs to take a rest too.

I don't remember that much but this is just sad. They did well, and I agree that he needs to rest. It's been a while and since their loss, that is when I feel that it is really changing. I don't know, I feel down not about this. Another history going down, and another emerging from Houston Rockets.

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Quote from: Pamadar on August 14, 2020, 07:19:44 PM

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Quote from: goinmerry on August 14, 2020, 04:30:24 PM

Sad that Spurs playoffs streak now broken. It was expected. It's a good run.

Spurs should trade DeRozan.

That's probably be the best solution, DeRozan is very inconsistent, does not even have a decent percentage of shooting from the outside.
Maybe this is one of the mistake of the Spurs when they acquire this for Leonard, they could have get something that is at par with Leonard.

If Spurs will decide to trade him, who would they get for him? A star or a bunch of players?

He went out of the Raptors and the team win the first ever ring and they are still making a good run, Spurs should think bout
this DeRozan is not fit with the system, he's not the leader that this team needs.

Maybe trading him with another star who are more consistent.

No disrespect to DeRozan fans here, but it seems he was really exposed as a B-level player. He was touted to be the next great player and he did his share when we has in Toronto but always felt short.

And then the trade, but still he can't elevated his game and I agree that he is inconsistent. One solution for Spurs is to trade him because there seems to be a chemistry problem. I doubt that coach Pop will retire after this though.

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