Game Thread GAME# 80: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - APRIL 7, 2019 - SUNDAY, 6:00 PM , NBCSNW

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Apr 6, 2019.

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Is Jokic the best center in the NBA?

Poll closed Apr 13, 2019.
  1. Yes

    37.0%
  2. No

    63.0%
  1. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    I haven't insulted you, and won't. Putting me on ignore would be easiest for you.
     
  2. TorturedBlazerFan

    TorturedBlazerFan Well-Known Member

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    I think Aminu and Harkless can play roles for a very good team and even championship quality teams. I know Ive kind of already said this, but Im not sure a championship quality team can Start both though. I think you need a more consistent forward offensively. To go next to one of them.

    I think Aminu’s on ball defense is elite and his team defense (rotations, being in the right spots, help defense), is not elite more like “ok”. Again I like Aminu overall I think he’s solid and you can tell he has worked to get better at things he’s been bad at in the past.
     
  3. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    A championship caliber team cant start both. Would love to upgrade Moe
     
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    Nurkalicious Active Member

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    If it’s between aminu and harkless, We keep aminu and get rid of harkless. Not even close.

    Aminu is part of the Nurkic/Dame/CJ chemistry.
     
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    hoopsjock Well-Known Member

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    Dame needs to play more minutes and work harder for better conditioning but also needs to rest?

    Pick a lane.
     
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    I never said dame “needs to play more minutes”

    I said he’s not capable of playing entire games like some other elite superstars. Hence, the reason we need rest.

    This isn’t hard. You’re just going out of your way to try to call me out.
     
  7. stampedehero

    stampedehero Make Your Day, a Doobies Day Staff Member Moderator

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    [​IMG] STARTERS P MIN PTS FGM-A FTM-A 3PM-A REB AST STL BLK TO PF
    Moe Harkless F 22 4 2 - 2 0 - 0 0 - 0 5 0 0 0 1 4
    Al-Farouq Aminu F 27 23 8 - 13 6 - 7 1 - 4 11 0 0 1 1 1
    Enes Kanter C 27 11 5 - 13 1 - 2 0 - 0 13 1 1 0 3 3
    CJ McCollum G 25 9 3 - 13 2 - 2 1 - 5 6 6 1 0 0 3
    Damian Lillard G 38 30 9 - 19 7 - 7 5 - 11 6 5 0 0 1 1
    [​IMG] BENCH P MIN PTS FGM-A FTM-A 3PM-A REB AST STL BLK TO PF
    Rodney Hood - 26 11 4 - 7 2 - 3 1 - 2 3 3 0 0 3 1
    Seth Curry - 24 11 5 - 9 0 - 0 1 - 4 2 0 0 1 2 0
    Evan Turner - 21 8 1 - 4 6 - 8 0 - 0 6 6 2 1 2 1
    Zach Collins - 19 6 3 - 7 0 - 0 0 - 1 4 1 1 2 3 1
    Jake Layman - 12 2 1 - 2 0 - 0 0 - 1 2 0 0 0 0 1

    Source MSN sports
     
  8. kjironman1

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    Now this is a very fair assessment. Couple years ago i would have questioned the comment because his offensive side of the ball was lacking. But he has worked hard on a few issues i have had with him. Teams cannot simply quit guarding him and sag off to cruise passing lanes because he is more likely to make a shot when the game is on the line in crunch time. His ball handling is still a work in progress but there is no question it has gotten better.
    The part where i see the biggest improvement is the decision making. He is making an extra pass that is leading to better looks for others.
     
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    I don't think his defense is elite but it pretty good but I think he has lost a step on that side of the ball and I think you find away to resign him but really depends on olshey thinking though if olshey wants continue Zach growth you might see him go somewhere else like a Davis last year off season. But we will see this will tough off season for olshey in decision making.
     
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  10. TorturedBlazerFan

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    I think we're just going to disagree with this so it's probably just a conversation we shouldn't dwell on but I think Dame is "capable" of playing more minutes. Against Brooklyn (that's a depressing game to bring up) He played 48 minutes. It was a double OT game but he still played 6 more minutes than the next closest player. I actually think the problem is somewhat the opposite, I think they need to depend on him less, you get better production from your stars when they aren't forced to, "do it all" and to play ridiculous minutes all the time. I'd rather he was playing 33-34 minutes a game instead of 37ish. Very few NBA players play more than him, the Rap on Harden has always been he plays a ton and is running on fumes in the playoffs. I actually think what he's done this year is better for him and the team, the fact his assists have gone way up and he's forcing a lot fewer BAD shots is good, he still can get his, but the team is evolving beyond just, "Dame please save us", and that to me is what we should want as Blazer fans. Last night was really the 1st time in a while his shot selection was really bad (especially early).
     
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  11. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Forever? You've been here less than a month and have only been posting since Thursday/Friday
     
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    Youve been getting shit for defending him "forever"? You've had an account for 16 days, of which 147 of your posts have come since Thursday morning, and were in the game threads for games 79 and 80. Which means that "forever" has been a grand total of 5 days.

    This seems to be the pattern of the fan of another team, who comes into a forum trying to rile up the fan base. It's a little too coincidental that you come in and start talking crap about Damian (including but not limited to rather dumb and contradictory complaints too), and then defend Aminu, coming off as someone who actually has only seen a handful of plays involving him (Aminu, while a good defender, is not a vital part of the teams future).

    But what do I know. I'm just an Owl.

    I'd wager a bet you're just a fan of another team who thinks this is a good way to waste time.
     
  14. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    The Warriors? Too bad they are going down hill. Probably won't even win it this year. Half the team will be gone next year. He might have to become a Lakers fan again..
     
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  16. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    No he is from San Diego
     
  17. TorturedBlazerFan

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    Any legit new member wouldn't post in this manner. There are 3 types of "new" members to forums.

    1) Troll

    2) Someone that is using a burner account or had to get a new name because they were kicked off.

    3) A normal person who talks basketball and doesn't immediately go after certain posters.
     
  19. Chris Craig

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    Generally, new posters are cautious and friendly. They want to fit in.
     
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    I find it interesting that a member named Nurkalicious hasn't said much of anything about Nurkic.

    He has gone after Bones (and others) over Dame and Aminu. Which player is next? Should we take bets?
     
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