Two losses in a row. Oof.
Tonight we make our return to Portland for the first time since we swept them on their home court in games 1 and 2 of the playoffs. Unfortunately, we'll probably be making this return without Anthony Davis (Questionable) and definitely without Elfrid Payton (out).
This is kind of upsetting, if only because if we lose tonight, you know that the last smouldering flicker of hope in the hearts of Rondo fans everywhere will come to life, and we'll get told how we swept them when he was here in the playoffs and now we're losing to Portland without him. It won't make any sense, but that will not stop them.
Still, AD might play, and if he does, I think we have a decent shot to win this one. Jrue can still clamp Dame down harder than anyone in the league, and if AD is playing he'll be the best player on the court by a mile. So we definitely have the chance, especially with out bully-ball interior style of play (should we do the wise thing and return to it).
Let's look to get a W on the road here! #DoItBig
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11-01-2018, 06:47 PMPelicanidaeNovember 1st - New Orleans Pelicans @ Portland Trailblazers - 4-3
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11-01-2018, 07:44 PM23speedkillz
Correction it's three losses in a row. And AD is not playing tonight.
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11-01-2018, 07:56 PMPelicanidaeYeah, you're right, 3 not two.Quote:
Originally Posted by 23speedkillz
As for AD not playing, you're probably right, but the Pelicans PR Injury report has him listed as questionable instead of out, so I'm just going with what they say. End result will probably be the same. -
11-01-2018, 08:15 PMBert123
A bit off topic but man Buddy Hield is looking like a star so far.
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11-01-2018, 08:27 PMPelicanidaeKinda want him back, to be honest, sometimes. Shooting 42% from 3 since going to the Kings, on about 5 shots a game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bert123
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11-01-2018, 08:52 PMmsusousaphone
I'll say this for the third game thread in a row. We will be lucky if we are .500 at the end of this road trip.
People need to temper expectations. It is a BRUTAL road trip. AD, Payton, and Miller have been out. Randle, Jackson, and Johnson are noobs. Chiiiiiiiiiiill.
We are still 4-0 with our starters and will be a top three team in the West. People were fooling themselves if they thought we would come away with a bunch of wins missing three very key players on this trip. Take a breath. Watch the fun young team. We'll come out flying after this stretch. -
11-01-2018, 08:55 PMluckymanYeah but, when will there be a time when important players aren't out during stretches like this? It's an annual thing now.Quote:
Originally Posted by msusousaphone
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11-01-2018, 08:58 PMPelicanidaeI mean, we might have had a win (against the Nuggets) if we had even just Payton back, and both the Jazz and Warriors games were in reach at times if only AD and Payton had both been present (and playing at full capacity, unlike AD last game).Quote:
Originally Posted by msusousaphone
There was a potential for some sneak wins, and it's always going to suck that we didn't manage to snag even one. Especially if we get to the end of the season and end up playing a back opponent in the first round due to one or two losses. But they're going to happen, and like you said, it is just an objectively very hard stretch of the schedule. It sucks watching us lose game after game, but we're less than 10 games in to the season.
It's okay to be disappointed an a little put out. Just don't let it ruin your hopes. -
11-01-2018, 09:31 PMjprdbulldog20
The elbow is not right. @AntDavis23 will NOT play tonight at Portland. Details to come on Pelicans Radio Network.
— Sean Kelley (@SeanKelleyLive) November 2, 2018
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11-01-2018, 09:45 PMWildlifeAirGrp
I'll watch, but my original low expectations before the season have returned...maybe even lower than before. I wouldn't be surprised if we returned to an near empty Blender 4-6. With non-stop talk of AD being traded to Boston. Man, I am negative.
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11-01-2018, 09:46 PMPelicanidaeDon't be. Yeah, losing sucks, but that's gonna happen when you're missing 2 of your starters including arguably the best player in the league. Wait until guys get back, it's still early in the season. Plenty of time to build hype.Quote:
Originally Posted by WildlifeAirGrp
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11-01-2018, 09:47 PMmsusousaphone
I really tried to guard my expectations with Okafor.....but I got excited. I really want to see him go off tonight.
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11-01-2018, 09:49 PMAlg_Hornet
The Turnovers. The team needs to slow down .
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11-01-2018, 09:49 PMjprdbulldog20
seems like it was just yesterday we were 4-0....
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11-01-2018, 09:53 PMWildlifeAirGrpI agree totally with your assessment, but this franchise can not survive long stretches of losing. We need a whole season of fun. The Nets game was electric. These last games have been painful. That doesn't sell tickets. If AD leaves, Seattle finding a franchise can't be too far behind. Call me Buzz Killington. I'll take my meds and watch without comment. Sorry, probably just in a bad mood.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pelicanidae
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11-01-2018, 09:59 PMbillfromfinance
great cut by frank, and pass by jrue
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11-01-2018, 10:07 PMmsusousaphoneThat's pretty out there, man.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buzz Killington
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11-01-2018, 10:09 PMMythrol
It'd be nice if we got a team that didn't get stupid hot from 3 for once.
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11-01-2018, 10:15 PM6warddude
dame still got that nasty taste in his mouth from the playoffs and he trying to go off tonight lol...
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11-01-2018, 10:16 PM23speedkillzKinda hard when you leave shooters wide openQuote:
Originally Posted by Mythrol
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11-01-2018, 10:19 PMsuperstar7th
Gentry and his rotations are horrible but at least solo is not in the game lol
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11-01-2018, 10:20 PMUNO Gracias
I can’t wait until Frank Jackson has his legs under him.
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11-01-2018, 10:21 PMPelicanidae
Randle has 17 points in 9 minutes.
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11-01-2018, 10:21 PM6warddude
randall is eating tonight lol..
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11-01-2018, 10:21 PMmsusousaphone
Looked like a random lady in Blazers gear overturned that call...