Blazers @ Utah Game Thread

Maybe we need to see some Jerryd Bayless early in the game or in the second quarter, and see what he can do. Let's see if he can make a Batum-like impact.

 

Getting to the hoop, drawing fouls, and cashing in at the line, is one of those skill sets people just don't appreciate anymore.

Of course, Bayless could be a superior version of Jack....but he seems to be buried in Nate's doghouse or something.

 

How does Nate lose Batum on the bench, in the 4th quarter??

 

LMA is a PF who is averaging about 4 rebounds a game. That is nowhere near All Star numbers.

 

I'm talking about coming into the season. There's no reason to think LMA should be worse than last year.

 

And yet he is, thus far.

 

Boozer, Gasol, Duncan, Stoudemire.

Why don't you try going up against those 4 during your first 4 games.