35 wins !!! - I Am A Trail Blazers Fan - Message Boards - Team

Message Boards > Trail Blazers Talk

You are not authorized to post a reply.

commontongue
Posts: 1433

Posted 08/21/2012 9:58 PM

ESPN Forecasts Blazers With 35 Wins, No. 11 Seed In West

ESPN.com has released its summer forecast for the Western Conference, compiled from a survey of its various NBA writers and bloggers.

The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to go 35-47 and finish in the No. 11 seed in the Western Conference.

The playoff teams, in order: Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz.

The teams below Portland: Houston Rockets, New Orleans Hornets, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings.

Update: Meanwhile, Bradford Doolittle of Basketball Prospectus projects 33.1 wins for the Blazers and the No. 13 seed in the West, with only the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns trailing Portland in the standings.

This is an insult. Its time to make people eat their words. Go Blazers !!!!!!

I am a fan of Rip City Basketball

cmeese47
Posts: 2199

Posted 08/21/2012 10:49 PM
Unfortunately, it is likely very accurate.

I am a fan of Getting Defensive Players This Summer.

Siccolo
Posts: 794

Posted 08/21/2012 11:24 PM
I think were going to prove them wrong!

I am a fan of

commontongue
Posts: 1433

Posted 08/22/2012 12:15 AM
Again...Ditto at my Brother from another mother Siccolo.

I am a fan of Rip City Basketball

BDawg
Posts: 1455

Posted 08/22/2012 5:32 AM
While I echo my friend meese's thoughts, I will say I like this new pre-season concept of under-promising and over-delivering (potentially). Can't remember a time heading into the grind where expectations were so low. Maybe pre-BRoy. I do feel they are just however.

I am a fan of players that play with PASSION and PRIDE

cmeese47
Posts: 2199

Posted 08/22/2012 9:34 AM
This team has five rookies, a second year player in Nolan who was awful last season, Luke no D Babbitt, and Elliot Williams who might as well be a rookie since he can't stay on the court. That is eight players with little to no NBA experience. Then our veterans are not much better, Matthews and Batum are inconsistent and just above average in terms of starters at their position. Hickson played well for us last year but he was also cut from a terrible Sacramento team. Jeffries, Price and Pavlovic are nothing more than bit role players. LA is our only player without question marks.

Expecting this team to make the playoffs will lead to disappointment.

What we should be cheering for is this team meshing together under Stotts system, sustained year long effort, and development of our young players so we can challenge for a playoff spot next season.

I am a fan of Getting Defensive Players This Summer.

Geobronc
Posts: 21

Posted 08/22/2012 9:40 AM
Pffft... Portland will win 40 games. Lillard will roll right into a role, and not seem to be a Rookie. Matthews is much improved in his shooting game and getting to the basket.
Elliot Williams is NOT a Rookie level player and will surprise many!
Batum will thrive under Stotts and be able to play his game, putting up better offense and Defense.
Aldridge will score more off the creativity that Lillard brings in.

40+ games won guaranteed!

I am a fan of

riverman
Posts: 1098

Posted 08/22/2012 10:55 AM
Anyone who's been a long time Blazer fan knows we never get much positive ink before the season starts. Under the radar has become our identity and I don't give it much thought. When I think about the possibilities of the upcoming season, I start with optimistic projections across the board. Sort of like saying players are innocent until proven guilty. Already a lot of Blazer bashing on the net and we haven't even tipped off yet. Ronnie Price could very well have a career year, Leonard could turn into an allstar, etc...we have no clue what's going to develop and even less knowledge about what the new coaching staff's approach will be as far as strategy or rotation. I think we're deeper than most people think and wouldn't talk trades until mid January when we'll know who's working and who's milking a paycheck. My hope every season is to stay above 500 in the win column and stay healthy. I'm not dillusional enough to think we'll get to a championship this season but in my own jaded way can hope the Lakers and Heat have injury problems to major players aka Chicago. I really want to see our young team in the 2nd round of the playoffs at least. Go Blazers!

I am a fan of A team that plays like Tower of Power on a big stage on a good night

DamianLilard
Posts: 157

Posted 08/22/2012 2:08 PM
i wish we have drafted deron william, a healthy roy, kevin durant, LA, and Bynum. if we have done that we would have won our 2 championship within 1 year of that famous core

I am a fan of Damian Lilard leading us to a title and MVP to him, LA and MEYERS

cmeese47
Posts: 2199

Posted 08/22/2012 2:27 PM
Paul would have been a better pick then Deron

I am a fan of Getting Defensive Players This Summer.

Siccolo
Posts: 794

Posted 08/22/2012 3:01 PM
Lets not talk about the past. We dont need that kind of negativity lol
When I was looking at our schedule game by game I had us going 44-38 But a few of those game were a little biased heehee. So I see us going 40-42 around there. Hopefully we can keep it above .500 . CANT WAIT FOR THE SEASON!

I am a fan of

cmeese47
Posts: 2199

Posted 08/22/2012 4:28 PM
Our schedule is brutal early so we will know right away what kind of season we can expect.

I am a fan of Getting Defensive Players This Summer.

Siccolo
Posts: 794

Posted 08/22/2012 7:25 PM
In order to be successful, you must feel failure first.

The quote is something like that lol

I am a fan of

commontongue
Posts: 1433

Posted 08/22/2012 7:32 PM
One does not appreciate victory until having had tasted defeat. Or like my Homie Siccolo said, " something like that " . If thats the case, we should be on par for victory damned soon, because Lawwd knows we've been getting pummeled for years. hahahahahahaha

I am a fan of Rip City Basketball

Siccolo
Posts: 794

Posted 08/22/2012 7:51 PM
hahahaha

I am a fan of

Siccolo
Posts: 794

Posted 08/22/2012 8:21 PM
Golden State, Utah, Minnesota, Memphis, and Mavericks and Blazers are going to fill out the 6-8 seed in the playoffs.

Golden State has the worst chance because of there constant injuries. If Curry and Bogut dont play then they have no chance.

Memphis in my opinion have are going to struggle this year. They almost have no bench. I will be curious to see how they do this season.

Minnesota will have a lot of question marks this season. If Roy knees are done for sure then they will have problems. Also AK hasnt played in the NBA in a while.

Utah is very young with Gordan Hayward and Alec Burks. Also they have problems at the PG spot with only Mo Williams. They are going to be good this season though.

6. Dallas
7. Utah
8. Portland
9. MEM
10.MIN
11. GSW

I am a fan of

Tobyus Sanchezo
Posts: 1599

Posted 08/22/2012 10:02 PM
I think teams with big front lines are going to give us some real problems. And unfortunately in our division, all the teams have good depth at the Center and PF positions.
Remember, OKC had to be bad for awhile before they got good. They were so bad, that there own City sold them to Oklahoma. Now look at them, they're an incredible basketball team.

I am a fan of playoffs in two zero one three

cmeese47
Posts: 2199

Posted 08/23/2012 8:32 AM
Exactly my point

I am a fan of Getting Defensive Players This Summer.

BDawg
Posts: 1455

Posted 08/23/2012 9:23 AM
Agreed. Classic speed vs size...David vs Goliath, clearly what is necessitating the predicted uptempo offense. Entertaining brand of basketball, unfortunately a brand that doesn't always translate to W's. I'm for Chip Kelley having courtside seats by the Blazer bench and all expenses paid.

I am a fan of players that play with PASSION and PRIDE

riverman
Posts: 1098

Posted 08/23/2012 3:20 PM
Chip Kelly can afford those seats...give the free ones to the kids without money

I am a fan of A team that plays like Tower of Power on a big stage on a good night

D Licious
Posts: 183

Posted 08/25/2012 11:59 AM
+20 in Wins makes 48 and the 6 seed and also a big winner in Vegas on +ratings

I am a fan of Billy Ray Bates

D Licious
Posts: 183

Posted 08/25/2012 12:00 PM
Yes, Lillard is going to be that good...

I am a fan of Billy Ray Bates

DHawes22
Posts: 6475

Posted 08/27/2012 1:14 PM
About 30-35 wins is my prognosis for the upcoming season. I feel like this year will be very reminiscent of 2007-07 where we won 32 games and lost 50 but had some highs along the way (5 game winning streak, LA & Roy in the Rookie game, etc). This rebuild isn't going to happen over night. Just be patient and continue to acquire good assets.

I am a fan of

commontongue
Posts: 1433

Posted 08/27/2012 1:24 PM
Im going for the split. 42-42.

I am a fan of Rip City Basketball

Subject...

Recent Discussions

offseason .

Started by Mistafab322 on 05/17/13 at 1:07 PM

First off Damian- Jack will make a lot more than 4 million next year. At minimum he will get a couple MLE offers starting at 5.15 million. Tony Allen will also get many MLE offers so to sign either will take at least 6 million probably closer to 8...
Roster Ideas?

Started by Aaron Childers on 05/18/13 at 4:25 AM

Unholy your failing to account for a few things. One Tony Allen has significantly outplayed his 3.3 million a year contract. He will get several MLE offers which starts at 5.15 million. So if you want him it will take at least that much probably m...
Rebuild Diagram 1.0

Started by cmeese47 on 04/30/13 at 4:23 PM

Rookies are fine a team should be able to carry 5 of them easily. The problem with us last year was we had no depth in front of the rookies. Lillard and Leonard as lottery picks should have gotten lots of playing time, which they did. However, Bar...
Rebuild Diagram 2.0

Started by cmeese47 on 05/17/13 at 2:53 PM

Rip the Larry Sanders trade would happen on draft day so people would already know we fixed out biggest weakness. Then once free agency begins its up to LA, Lillard, Stotts, Olshey and Paul Allen to lure people here. It becomes a lot easier to con...
draft

Started by Aaron Childers on 05/16/13 at 8:17 PM
i would love to get otto porter, he seem like the next kevin durant, he can score, rebound, pass, steal, block. maybe trade hickson, 2 2nd round pick for king 6th pick unless lottery ping pong go our ways and land in the top 3. if we stays at 10th pi...
I'm just going to say it.

Started by RipCity 14 on 05/17/13 at 12:47 PM
Well yeah,theres alot of ways to get in trouble in Portland,I used to work at Devil''s Point. Never saw Oden in there though,Would''ve liked to
See you all at the Rose Garden

Started by riverman on 05/12/13 at 8:58 PM

Oh right forgot we could do that.
The Mock Draft Thread

Started by DHawes22 on 05/08/13 at 10:16 AM

Thanks Ricky. I''ll be watching @ 10. Haven''t seen enough right hand from Shazamm. Without the ability to take his defender either way off the bounce, let alone finish at the cup with either hand? Second rounder at best.

Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Active Forums 4.1

NOT LICENSED FOR PRODUCTION USE
www.activemodules.com

.tv Broadcasting Live:

ESPN Forecasts Blazers With 35 Wins, No. 11 Seed In West

Recent Discussions

offseason .

Roster Ideas?

Rebuild Diagram 1.0

Rebuild Diagram 2.0

draft

I'm just going to say it.

See you all at the Rose Garden

The Mock Draft Thread

The latest from