The biggest one to me is shutting down Millsap. In the games they lost, Millsap only scored 14, 17, and 17. In the games they won, Millsap scored 24, 21, and 19. In two of the three losses, he shot 26.7% (last night) and 43% (game 2). We need to shut him down. Last night he was totally off his game. We need to replicate that if we want to win.
In the games they won, Millsap shot 56% 60% 58% This dude is the biggest thorn in our side. Not Jokic. Not Murray.
Limit turnovers. The games the blazers have won they have taken care of the ball. The games they have lost they have been loose with the ball.
Evan and Collins have done the best job on Milsap. Harkless does okay when he's not committing dumb fouls. The problem with Harkless and Evan is currently on the offensive end. They both think that they're George Gervin with the ball in their hands, although i don't remember Turner taking a shot last night.
Make 3s. Fun fact, Blazers lead the playoffs in 3 point percentage as a team at 37.4%. 3rd in makes too behind Milwaukee and Houston who both shoot more at a worse percentage. We take and make more 3s than Golden State.
I would start Hood and Collins because I think if we can get out to a big lead at the start, they will crumble.
How on earth to believe we can win Game 7? For that matter, how did we win Game 6. You yourself said we have a "steaming pile of shit roster."
I think it's awesome that you're posting so many threads (you're obviously excited) but cut out the "shit roster" comments. It's just not true or appropriate.
