Game Thread Game #28 - BLAZERS VS SUNS - DECEMBER 14, 2021 - TUESDAY - 7:00 PM (PDT) TNT

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Should the Blazers sign a backup big man with their 15 spot since Zeller is out?

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  2. No

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  3. Big man? We don't need no stinkin' big man

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  4. Wait until we make a trade

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    It's a little crazy to think the Blazers could beat the Suns, but it's not like he went full-on crazy and said that maybe the Lakers could beat the Suns.
     
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    Oh you’re one of those who think we are BETTER with our 2nd best player out? There are 29 other teams around the league who would disagree. #OhhhhButHeDoesntPlayDefense
     
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    We are bettee without CJ, he is hardly our 2nd best player as he scores 20 a game but allows 50. I'd live without that point differential
     
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    They have a lot key players out for Phoenix so right now is the best chance to beat them.
     
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    We beat them by 30 at 100%. Not sure why tonight would be all that difficult.
     
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    CJ is not having a good year - but still his BPM is 0.2 (positive) - so that's nonsense. Still, he is 1.1 for his career and 3.3 last year - so obviously, he is not playing well at all.

    However, where CJ's production is hurting the Blazers this year is compared to his team-mates, he is -2.5 +/- for the year (he was +5 last year).

    The problem is that based on BPM he is a slight positive for an average player on an average NBA team. He is not paid like that and the Blazers are not even an average team this year - so that's a problem.
     
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    You also said the Wizards are good!
     
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    We're going to be watching a team that's going to trade at least two starters now.....hard to get really invested in this roster at this point ..we could win...what I want to see is Dame have a good shooting night....that's the improvement we are really hungry for right now
     
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    I seem to be like you...when I talk about the Blazers most of my sentences begin with "the problem is"
     
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    Even without Booker, if Ayton is playing, I have to think that Phoenix has the advantage. They still have Shamet and both Cams all of whom can get more minutes than usual to cover for Booker's absence. I hope I'm wrong, Dame goes off on these fools for 50 and we win it going away.
     
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    They were
     
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    I’m sure we’ll be complaining about him soon enough anyway.
     
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    I’m excited! I nice ass beating by the Suns tonight and hopefully the deals are swinging tomorrow.
     
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    But if Portland wins, everyone stays! Affirmation that the roster works, keep the band together and go for the title.
     
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    This will be a national embarrassment. Can’t wait what Chuck would say who always love the Blazers.
     
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    Complaining about a veteran center vs a young rookie who is totally raw are two very different things.
     
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    Have watch us play lately.
     
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    When is this season going to get better? I was sold a bill of goods!
     
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    Van Gundy likes us starting Norm at the 2 instead of the 3...
     
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    Now, I follow to see how Ant/Little are doing and to see if Dame can break out of his shooting slump. Maybe to see if GB3 gets some run to see if he is making any progress. Hope that Nance plays well and that Mc contributes. Outside of that, the rest are so played out for me personally.
     
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