Game Thread Game #78 - BLAZERS @ SPURS - APRIL 3, 2022 - SUNDAY - 4:00 PM (PDT) ROOT SPORTS

There will never be an explanation sufficient for me as to why Chauncey is playing McLemore so much. We have young guys that can really benefit from playing time and we do not benefit from a win. I want Chauncey getting the guys playing working as hard and smart as they can for a win but he chooses who those guys are. Ben getting more minutes than Keon and Didi when both of those young guys are under contract for us next season is fucking ridiculous.

 

who is getting ignored? Hughes sucks. Keon is starting. Didi is still on a minutes restriction.

 

Ben should have developed some form of tendinopathy about a month ago.

 

We will find a way to lose but there's still no reason for Ben to be out there. Dude has proved that he has something to contribute to a team next year, so you're not doing him any big favors.

 

Keon might have started the game but he played four less minutes and to be honest we should still be evaluating Hughes. Who the fuck cares if he's sucked to this point, the only point of any of these games now has to be developing young guys. So Keon, Elleby and yes even Hughes should be getting more minutes than a vet that has had a really solid season that should get him more than the minimum this summer.

 

McLemore ain’t getting more than the minimum. Hughes probably won’t even be in the league next year.

 

Why in the H-E-Double Sticks are we doing in the lead. Would be awful if the Kings pass us in the lottery standings

 

Sorry, for me there still just isn't any justifiable reason for such a seasoned vet to be leading a team that is where we're at in shot attempts.

 

Cronin should have got rid of him at the deadline, even if he had to take a late second rounder in 2030.

 

Okay the tank is back on!

 

I forget...what was Louzada's injury?

 

he had a knee injury playing in the G league in mid January and had knee surgery in early February.

6 days ago
Trail Blazers guard/forward Didi Louzada is progressing well in his rehabilitation from surgery on February 4 to address the torn meniscus in his left knee. Louzada is in the final stages of his return to play protocol and is anticipated to return to action during this season.

 

He had surgery on his left knee for a torn meniscus.

 

Ok back to tanking, good job guys. Only if Pacers can get some wins

 

I just want this team that we're playing in the second half to show up with Poeltl and Murray ready to go in their play in game with the Pelicans.

 

Oklahoma City is leading Phoenix by 19 points in the fourth quarter so losing in Oklahoma City should be easier than losing in Portland to them.
It's the same OKC lineup that played in Portland.
Edit: okc won by 21.

 

That skip hop that Dunn does is unique?
Anyone else do that?

 

I guess they don't need to evaluate Louzada since he is already signed for next year; but one would think that more experience against NBA players would be beneficial for him.

 

Pretty sure he’s on a minutes restriction. Hopefully he sees more minutes

Keon looked great again.