Surprised OKC +9

leetreaper · 10-29-14, 07:01 PM

So 2 players without bench is good enough now?

new era · 10-29-14, 07:09 PM

On the +9 as well. Blazers should beat them, but not by double digits.

BigDofBA · 10-29-14, 07:12 PM

You obviously aren't aware of the injuries our bench has suffered.

I think Portland blows OKC out tonight.

Not betting it though. I haven't seem this team without KD yet. I don't really know what they'll look like but I expect them to struggle a lot the first month.

Can Perry Jones guard Batum?

It's Portland or no play here IMO.

leetreaper · 10-29-14, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by BigDofBA

You obviously aren't aware of the injuries our bench has suffered.

I think Portland blows OKC out tonight.

Not betting it though. I haven't seem this team without KD yet. I don't really know what they'll look like but I expect them to struggle a lot the first month.

Can Perry Jones guard Batum?

It's Portland or no play here IMO.

This guy gets it.

Pauulzcappin · 10-29-14, 07:22 PM

Their best and only reliable scorer off the bench from last season is out. So is Anthony Morrow. It's not just Durant.

I like the Blazers to smoke OKC

new era · 10-29-14, 07:52 PM

This is the NBA. The earlier the garbage time starts the easier it is to get back within single digits when teams stop trying.

BigDofBA · 10-29-14, 08:22 PM

Originally posted by Pauulzcappin

Their best and only reliable scorer off the bench from last season is out. So is Anthony Morrow. It's not just Durant.

I like the Blazers to smoke OKC

Exactly. Lamb and Jackson are banged up as is Morrow. Adams has a propensity to get into foul trouble too.

I just don't see the Thunder hanging tonight.

Westbrook and Ibaka could go off and Adams and Jones could contribute but I don't think it will happen.

The average bettor is looking at this game and thinking that OKC should cover because they're only missing KD but he Thunder have a lot of other injury issues right now.

This squad their playing tonight hasn't had any time to jell.

Hell, if OKC was completely healthy I would probably still like Portland at home.

I'm thinking like 101-87 or some crap like that.

GoBlue77 · 10-29-14, 09:33 PM

Originally posted by BigDofBA

You obviously aren't aware of the injuries our bench has suffered.

I think Portland blows OKC out tonight.

Not betting it though. I haven't seem this team without KD yet. I don't really know what they'll look like but I expect them to struggle a lot the first month.

Can Perry Jones guard Batum?

It's Portland or no play here IMO.

correct-o

swag1982 · 10-29-14, 09:57 PM

It's early but okc looks hungry

new era · 10-29-14, 10:00 PM

Good thing I never listen to the geniuses here.

KRIT · 10-29-14, 10:12 PM

How long is Durant suppose to be out? I think OKC will be okay once they get Jackson and Lamb back, should be able to hover above .500.

RonPaul2008 · 10-29-14, 10:39 PM

Originally posted by BigDofBA

You obviously aren't aware of the injuries our bench has suffered. I think Portland blows OKC out tonight. Not betting it though. I haven't seem this team without KD yet. I don't really know what they'll look like but I expect them to struggle a lot the first month. Can Perry Jones guard Batum? It's Portland or no play here IMO.

Who needs to know? I have Portand -6 opener AND OKC +9 closer.

BigDofBA · 10-29-14, 10:52 PM

Originally posted by RonPaul2008

Who needs to know? I have Portand -6 opener AND OKC +9 closer.

Damn. I'm shocked how well they're playing. Westbrook playing great.

There is still a whole half left but looks like I might be totally wrong here.

GT21Megatron · 10-29-14, 10:54 PM

Originally posted by BigDofBA

Damn. I'm shocked how well they're playing. Westbrook playing great.

There is still a whole half left but looks like I might be totally wrong here.

2H is -7....I think OKC is gonna win this but that's me....Playing great D and Portland can't shoot

swag1982 · 10-29-14, 10:54 PM

Originally posted by BigDofBA

Damn. I'm shocked how well they're playing. Westbrook playing great.

There is still a whole half left but looks like I might be totally wrong here.

Westbrook is a beast hopefully he can do it the second half also

RonPaul2008 · 10-29-14, 10:55 PM

Originally posted by GT21Megatron

2H is -7....I think OKC is gonna win this but that's me....Playing great D and Portland can't shoot

I think Portland will be ahead well before the 4th quarter and roll from there to win by.... 7

DocterDrew · 10-29-14, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by RonPaul2008

I think Portland will be ahead well before the 4th quarter and roll from there to win by.... 7

Got my middle OKC +9 Port -3.5 leggoo!

Pauulzcappin · 10-29-14, 11:05 PM

damian lilliard is gonna be 0-15

unreal

new era · 10-29-14, 11:11 PM

Westbrook for MVP

RonPaul2008 · 10-29-14, 11:40 PM

so glad i pounded Portland at the half and more live after that. Only wish it was more. I just knew there was no way portland wouldnt take over this game at some point.

BigDofBA · 10-30-14, 12:01 AM

Originally posted by new era

Good thing I never listen to the geniuses here.

You were saying?????

I picked Portland by 14 FYI and I'm the biggest Thunder fan here.

swag1982 · 10-30-14, 12:01 AM

I hate pro hoops

BigDofBA · 10-30-14, 12:02 AM

Originally posted by BigDofBA

Exactly. Lamb and Jackson are banged up as is Morrow. Adams has a propensity to get into foul trouble too.

I just don't see the Thunder hanging tonight.

Westbrook and Ibaka could go off and Adams and Jones could contribute but I don't think it will happen.

The average bettor is looking at this game and thinking that OKC should cover because they're only missing KD but he Thunder have a lot of other injury issues right now.

This squad their playing tonight hasn't had any time to jell.

Hell, if OKC was completely healthy I would probably still like Portland at home.

I'm thinking like 101-87 or some crap like that.

Pretty close...

Pauulzcappin · 10-30-14, 12:08 AM

guess we were right on this one, just need lilliard to hit a few

bigd what about the clipshow tomorrow? do they smoke okc also? i think so

BigDofBA · 10-30-14, 12:11 AM

Originally posted by Pauulzcappin

guess we were right on this one, just need lilliard to hit a few

bigd what about the clipshow tomorrow? do they smoke okc also? i think so

Off course they do. It will be a repeat of tonight. Clipps should be double digit faves.

Listening to players and coaches, I think OKC has a different MO about them this year. I don't get the feeling that they're going to go all out balls to the wall every game because now that the core of this team is older, 25 years old if that is old, they realize that can't win a title in the regular season.

I kind of get the feeling that this team won't be that impressive during the regular season and probably end up with a three seed but they'll have just as good of a shot as anyone come playoff time.

With that said, fade them on this road trip to start the year. I thought this would be tough before KD's injury.

GoBlue77 · 10-30-14, 12:30 AM

Originally posted by new era

Good thing I never listen to the geniuses here.

too soon junior. rookie