Game Thread 2022-23 Game #31 - BLAZERS @ THUNDER - DECEMBER 19, 2022 - MONDAY - 5:00 PM (PDT) ROOT

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  1. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    We were up 1. I'd have wanted two on the ball. We need GP2 apparently
     
    illmatic99, Dec 19, 2022
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    SGA is going to be near impossible for anyone to stop 1:1, even for GP2. He proved tonight if you play up on him, he'll get by you or draw a foul. If you give him any space, he can stop on a dime and elevate for a clean look. That's why he will be an all-star this year and likely many years to come.
     
    Tince, Dec 19, 2022
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    And fuck Gp2 weak ass MFer
     
    AldoTrapani, Dec 19, 2022
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    I agree with this too, in principle anyways. He probably got away with too much because of his "Golden" aura, he won't change anything. I hope he can space the floor a bit more than the rest of our non-shooters but that's about it.
     
    DaLong, Dec 19, 2022
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    Tonight is a great reminder of what we lose with no true 7'0" to back up Nurk. OKC could get away with a 6'6" on the court, allowing them all sorts of switching/zone options on defense.

    Ideally if you could a real solid 4/5 option for Hart, I think that's the direction the team has to go.
     
    Tince, Dec 19, 2022
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    OneSport3 The Knowledge Hoarder

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    This game was lost due to turnovers… again. We out-shot, out-rebounded and out-assisted OKC. But we committed untimely turnovers in the 4th with Dame having 3 and Ant with the one at the end.
     
    OneSport3, Dec 19, 2022
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    Not worried. No one should be.
     
    Strenuus, Dec 19, 2022
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    I mean, I agree in principle, I don't base my emotional states off of basketball, but what are you suggesting? Like these flaws that continue to be displayed don't matter? Or like I originally said we shouldn't be worried over a sport we watch for entertainment?
     
    DaLong, Dec 19, 2022
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    Hot take: Chauncey is looking like a very average coach.
     
    MadeFromDust, Dec 19, 2022
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    Crazy that we have 2 of the Top 10 most clutch players this season.

     
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    Ahead by 1, same situation. You absolutely cannot foul.
     
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  12. Chris Craig

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

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    Simons is on there. You sure it's not most clutz?
     
    Chris Craig, Dec 19, 2022
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    We lost because SGA hit the last shot. Very poorly defended as a team knowing he's option number one.
     
    blazerfan11, Dec 19, 2022
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    Agreed. The Celtics just lost back to back games to the Magic. If a finals contender can do that, a play-in caliber team is also going to do it a handful of times.
     
    Tince, Dec 19, 2022
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    So we are going to lose Wednesday too?
     
    Chris Craig, Dec 19, 2022
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    That's pretty good for a coach who's been an NBA head coach for 100ish games and had 1 year of assistant coaching experience before that. There likely to be a lot of growing pains when your resume is that light. Odds are he'll never be a top 10 coach in the NBA, but I think he's doing fine.
     
    Tince, Dec 19, 2022
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    Yes lol
     
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    You never care that’s why
     
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    Cool conversation bro
     
    DaLong, Dec 19, 2022
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  20. Tince

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    I hope not, but it's certainly possible!
     
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