Game Thread GAME# 45: HAWKS @ BLAZERS - JANUARY 20, 2016 - WEDNESDAY, 7:30 PM (PST), ESPN & KGW

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How many wins will the Blazers attain on this 7-game home stand?

Poll closed Jan 20, 2016.

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  1. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    It looked to me like he was trying to shoot a bank shot. Is he trying to add that to his repertoire?
     
    Natebishop3, Jan 21, 2016
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    Certainly when a team goes 5.5 minutes without scoring a point coaching is to blame. The Hawks played some great defense for much of the game, but half of Stotts' job is to come up with something to counter the opponent's defense.
     
    blue9, Jan 21, 2016
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    One of those "looks like shit in January, mastered by April" things he does every season.
     
    BlazerCaravan, Jan 21, 2016
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    In Stotts defense, he did have to face an upper tier coach.
     
    Blazers Roy, Jan 21, 2016
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    Sorry bro. The Blazers got outclassed by a better team last night. Simple as that.
     
    kjironman1, Jan 21, 2016
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Wasn't it Pop who was just talking about how the bank shot is great, but nobody uses it anymore?
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Better, MORE TALENTED team won the game last night.
     
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    Totally agree on that.
     
    kjironman1, Jan 21, 2016
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    John Wooden was a huge proponent of the bank shot. Forced his players to practice it.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Well that sucks! Agree with me after 5000 posts young buck!#IGNORED
     
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    When you get a like to post ratio as good as mine then you can talk to me again. Until then you better get working on some real content.:shitstorm:
     
    kjironman1, Jan 21, 2016
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    I would say we're better than the Hawks at three starting positions: PG, SG, SF. Their PF/C is obviously better than our starting combo, but our backup rotation is a toss-up and easily better than the likes of Splitter, so it's not that huge of an advantage for them in the front court.

    The Hawks are clearly the better team. I don't see them as any more talented, though. Our talent just doesn't fit effectively.
     
    handiman, Jan 21, 2016
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    You understand the LIKE option just started right FAMS? I had 32,000 kick ass quality posts before they brought that shit in here FAMS! HCP why are you talking to this newbie?
     
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    It's all about the "Trophy Points" now. Yes i was was around before likes and trophy points. I don't make the rules just live by them.
     
    kjironman1, Jan 22, 2016
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    Agreed.
    On offense the weave is asking for a turnover with all of the hand-offs.
    On defense our players refuse to protect the painted area. Instead of forcing opponents further out, they just let them waltz through the lane.
    This needs to change. The lack of fundamental positioning, on offense and defense, is on the coaching.
     
    WillG, Jan 22, 2016
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    It's unbelievable how much weave the Blazers have run in the past decade. It's embarrassing.
     
    blue9, Jan 22, 2016
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