Game Thread PRESEASON GAME# 2: KINGS @ BLAZERS - DECEMBER 13, 2020 - SUNDAY, 6:00, NBCSNW

18.5 ppg
13.5 rpg
2.5 spg
2.0 apg
1.5 bpg
58% FG
80% FT

I don’t know about all this Giles infatuation?

 

Those stats should read per scrimmage not per game.

 

Hey Neil I think you should sign a point g

Neil:

 

neil would say “look we have a backup point guard and his name is CJ..... Elleby.

 

Do I waste my time with an ,”I told you so!”

Who gets the L here tonight? Stotts or the guy who started this thread?

 

Big bro you called it smh

 

All this battling I will tell you this more likely Giles is battling Kanter for minutes at the backup center position and Zach is probably going to play backup 4 minutes. I don't be surprised if Giles and Zach on the floor together.

 

Most Zach fouls come contesting shots at the rim. Also Zach make people change there shots at the rim. Giles and Zach are two different types of players. Both players are high energy guys that I like.

 

Minutes per game also No?

 

C'mon. Biggie had a good game against the Kings also, so did Simons. That wasn't even preseason. Lets see how teams scout and play him when he is on the court in a real game?
Again not knocking him at all because he put out the effort. But the thread seems a bit over the top right about now. Remember, the Kings just put a beat down on the Blazers playing their scrubs also.

 

No, he's 4th in mpg:
https://basketball.realgm.com/nba/preseason/team/Portland-Trail-Blazers/24/stats

btw, if we throw out Rodney and Nurk because they only played 1 game each, then he's also
tied for 1st in bpg, and 4th apg.

 

Honestly not ragging on Giles at all. He did put in a bunch of effort. I am impressed. I am also hoping he is our diamond in the rough this year. Just gonna hold judgement at this point. Wishing him all the best! Keeping expectations in line.

 

I don't think it is over the top for the simple reason that he is showing explosive athleticism at a position where we have not had any
for a while. Nurk and Kanter are better centers, but they can't cover the perimeter....at all. Nice to see that we have someone on the roster with size who can help with a double team and be quick enough to get back to his man.

If the Blazers were a franchise that did not have a history of bigs getting hurt then I would say he might not play much......but we don't. The more the merrier.

 

I agree that it’s probably too early to go all in on Giles, but the guy has objectively had a better nba career than Collins so far, so he’s not some nobody either. He’s had performances like these last two in the regular season. He’s not perfect, there are some concerns, health and foul trouble for example, but I also think some of the hype is warranted. He should have a role this season.

 

I think SAC full strength is a damn good team.
They are very fast and their passing last night was impressive. They drive and kick much better than we do at this point. Their 1st round draft pick looks solid.
Go look at heir roster, it's impressive .

 

I think Ernie just had him as a freshman. BTW, Elleby is only 20; I don't know why I put 21 yesterday.

 

You know i was thinking that a little bit also. They are not going to be the push overs that they have been. Thinking they will also have Whitside. We know he does protect the rim and he will be playing for another contract.

 

I'm sympathetic - not because I don't believe in his talents and abilities, but because I'd like to see him be healthy for an extended period.

 

If you look at their current roster they got depth too. With 3/4 upcoming stars.