Game Thread 2023 SUMMER LEAGUE GAME 1: BLAZERS VS ROCKETS - JULY 7TH 2023 - FRIDAY - 4PM ESPN

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  1. maxiep

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    Hey, I really like your new schtick!
     
    maxiep, Jul 7, 2023
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    Man, both Amen and Scoot showing some generational passing talent right now.
     
    BankTeller, Jul 7, 2023
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    Blazers have really stagnated in the 2nd half. Not nearly the energy as to open the game.
     
    TBpup, Jul 7, 2023
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    yeah I think Miller will be ok but I would have taken Amen 3rd if Scoot had gone 2nd
     
    1 Eye Jack, Jul 7, 2023
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Sterling is generating wide open looks
     
    illmatic99, Jul 7, 2023
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    Amen has one speed. Going to have some turnovers until his teammates get used to him.
     
    blazerfan11, Jul 7, 2023
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    Badji blocking/altering shots left and right!
     
    TBpup, Jul 7, 2023
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    Lmao
     
    illmatic99, Jul 7, 2023
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    Scoot doesn't need to guard Amen like he has a jump shot.

    Sag the hell off him. There's a reason why he's super passive looking for his shot. That won't work in the NBA.
     
    AmirIcon, Jul 7, 2023
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Amen makes plays that starting PGs that have been in this league for a decade couldn't make.
     
    B-Roy, Jul 7, 2023
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    EGame "You're the only one of these fools I trust"

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    It's gonna happen, no reason to panic. the important thing is how can he affect the game when he isn't? And so far he's been doing a great job finding open players regardless if they are hitting there shots or not
     
    EGame, Jul 7, 2023
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    Scoot as advertised.
     
    Mediocre Man, Jul 7, 2023
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    We aren't running any defense. Where i have the biggest questionmark on Amen is if he can hang when people realize he has 0 shot or can't go left.

    Also recall he's about a yr older than Scoot.

    He looks good but I caution in thinking he's some transcendent talent.
     
    illmatic99, Jul 7, 2023
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    Udoka looks like he’s on a cycle.
     
    MickZagger, Jul 7, 2023
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    Udoka looks like an NFL fullback.
     
    SlyPokerDog, Jul 7, 2023
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    His defense has been good too.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Oh god Shae....
     
    B-Roy, Jul 7, 2023
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    It's way early but i have the feeling he will be at least just as good as Scoot.
     
    UKRAINEFAN, Jul 7, 2023
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    Sharpe is coasting....lol.
     
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