Game Thread GAME# 31: BLAZERS @ NUGGETS - FEBRUARY 23, 2021 - TUESDAY, 7:00, TNT

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Do you think Dame will shoot from half court this season (not in an end-of-the-clock scenario) ?

Poll closed Feb 25, 2021.

  1. Yes, multiple times.

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    16.1%

  2. Yes, once just to try it out in a real game.

    14 vote(s)
    45.2%

  3. No.

    12 vote(s)
    38.7%
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  1. UKRAINEFAN

    UKRAINEFAN Well-Known Member

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    I think we lulled them to sleep with our early incompetence. Jokic not even wanting to shoot cuz it seems too easy. They will come out really strong against up 2nd half and if it gets close, just let Jokic try to score every time.
     
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    playing at altitude on a back to back is about as rough as it gets....see how our guys hang in there second half
     
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    I think coach told him we can't afford for him to foul out, and jumping is the easiest way to pick up fouls, especially against a smart opponent.
     
    UKRAINEFAN, Feb 23, 2021
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    I'm shocked Malone isn't posting up Jokic every time down. Odd strategy.
     
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    come on man, he hasn't done that in his hole career. this is nothing to do with foul trouble-- he just has 0 defensive instincts
     
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    having one center on the roster he has to pick his fouls carefully....sucks but Enes knows he can't foul out of this game if we want to win it...I understand
     
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    Agreed. Jumping when you're highly unlikely to block or greatly alter a shot just puts him at risk to foul and be out of position for rebounds.

    Asking him to defend Jokic is a big ask. Doubling him on the regular is also a receipe for disaster. Tough spot to be in. Would be nice to have Nurk & Collins tonight.
     
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    You sound like you don't feel Melo or Covington on Jokic is a good idea?
     
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    Only if they can rile him enough to get him ejected or in foul trouble...Melo is crafty
     
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    16 assist and the only one giving us anything off the bench is Melo with 19.
     
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    1 more tech and Jokic is gone
     
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    Well Ant has shot O - my God!
     
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    There's a reason he's called No-Post Malone.



    (Actually, nobody calls him that)
     
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    Not if you straight up and matter fact he doesn't jump usually on any contested shot.
     
    James lamphear, Feb 23, 2021
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    Can we have some discipline the rest of the way??
     
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    Trent can’t rebound
     
    bobf, Feb 23, 2021
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    Man what happened to the all star starter snub pissed off dame stretch we were promised
     
    AldoTrapani, Feb 23, 2021
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    He doesn’t do anything except shoot
     
    AldoTrapani, Feb 23, 2021
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    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I am not being critical of Dame, but he definitely looks slow/off today.
     
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    Nice cut DJJ
     
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