Game Thread Game #59 - BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - FEBRUARY 16, 2022 - WEDNESDAY - 5:00 PM (PDT) ROOT SPORTS

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Are you surprised about the Blazers winning ways since the deadline?

  1. Yes, I expected them to lose

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  2. Yes, but it's refreshing to see a young active team with effort

    38 vote(s)
    70.4%

  3. What happened to tanking

    4 vote(s)
    7.4%

  4. Hell no! Addition by subtraction, bro.

    3 vote(s)
    5.6%
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  1. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Brandon Clarke was who I compared Brown to during the SL.

    Still think that comp is apt
     
    illmatic99, Feb 16, 2022
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    Mr. Robot Well-Known Member

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    nurks passing is really good, shame they couldnt convert some of the shots
     
    Mr. Robot, Feb 16, 2022
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  3. Chris Craig

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

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    I'm not saying we are going to end the season on a 24-0 win streak. But, these Blazers are going to win a lot of these games, especially the schedule easing up.

    I do think part of the Blazers success right not could be because teams don't know how to scout them. But, regardless this fast paced physical play on both ends is going to keep opponents on their toes.
     
    Chris Craig, Feb 16, 2022
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    Ripcity4life77 Well-Known Member

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    Good point Craig --- I would not mind a better pick but subjecting these players to Stotts would be bad
     
    Ripcity4life77, Feb 16, 2022
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  5. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    it was happening for a couple possessions
     
    illmatic99, Feb 16, 2022
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    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I'm confused... What in my post is this in response to?
     
    Strenuus, Feb 16, 2022
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  7. Wade Garrett

    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    OK..
    Ya'll know The Grizz are comin', right?
    Time to get some .
     
    Wade Garrett, Feb 16, 2022
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    And run Keon at backup PG. 17 assists on 27 made fg so far this game, so it seems like the ball movement on this team is making up for the lack of real PGs on the squad atm.

    Others have expressed the same thing, but this truly is refreshing. Even worst case realistic scenario for the season (we end up with two late lotto picks), we’ll still have the TPE, two late lottos, two 2nds, and some cap space to fill out a good enough team to compete next year. Guys like Winslow can build enough trade value too going into next deadline if he can keep staying healthy and is contributing like this but with expectations.
     
    BankTeller, Feb 16, 2022
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    Agreed on both fronts. That end of season schedule was gonna make it hard to tank especially if the cohesion is already there.

    I've thought about the scouting angle too. It's hard to defend up tempo, as is evidenced lol.
     
    Strenuus, Feb 16, 2022
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  10. Wade Garrett

    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    Wasn't your post about Damian blending in or joining the team?
    I just took it to a more poetic comparison.
     
    Wade Garrett, Feb 16, 2022
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  11. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Ant says not yet
     
    illmatic99, Feb 16, 2022
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    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I never said he was uncoachable. What?

    I'm in complete agreeance with everything else.

    I said never doubt Dame. I don't doubt him. I was just musing.
     
    Strenuus, Feb 16, 2022
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    Billups ball play hard, play with heart, play team ball. Billups biggest strength is he believes in his players no matter who is playing, no quick hooks no mental games.
     
    1 Eye Jack, Feb 16, 2022
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    Man my post got lost in translation. I was just musing about dame playing off the ball and really leaning into that adjustment. Which I know he can. Weird that got lost but oh well I knew what I was trying to say just sucked at conveying it. Lmao.
     
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    Adams working on his academy award for that one.
     
    BigGameDamian, Feb 16, 2022
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    Billups is gonna do alright as a head coach.
     
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    Wow Ant
     
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    Wow, that's pretty harsh. Never seen a comment like that.
     
    blazerfan11, Feb 16, 2022
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    HailBlazers RipCity

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    Ant In Yo Eye!!
     
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    Simons the future Goat
     
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