Game Thread 2023-24 Game #30 - BLAZERS VS SPURS - DECEMBER 28, 2023 - THURSDAY - 7:00 PM PST - ROOT

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  1. KingSpeed

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    It means everything. Whenever, he went into the game, we got better on both sides of the floor because of his energy.
     
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    February 8, the streak ends.
     
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    That's when the Blazers play the Pistons, and the Piston's losing streak will end.
     
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    And 64/50/100 shooting. 10/10 at the line. His best game of the year.
     
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    Did we find another gem? I was very impressed. No reason why he didn't play more with all the injuries.
     
    AmirIcon, Dec 28, 2023
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    Disagree.
     
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    Well we're 0-3 when favored by Vegas entering the game.

    If Wemby sits tomorrow, which I'm pretty sure Pop said he would, we might be able to win our first game as favorites.
     
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    I don't think it's a coincidence that Scoot struggled without Reath or Ayton...... or Simons or Sharpe.
     
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    DEE-TROIT BAS-KET BAAAALL
    who looked pretty good tonight
     
    Whyachi, Dec 28, 2023
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    But will we cover?!?
     
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    Doubtful
     
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    We’re 4.5 points favorites with no Wemby tomorrow. I think we cover.
     
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    Vegas has you right where they want!

    I anticipate the number will end up being higher, but would be tempted at -4.5 if Ant is available.
     
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    Blazers not named Malcom shot 5-28 from beyond the arc (17%)
     
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    Blazers haven't compiled picks like OKC. OKC has a bazillion and they are spread out over the next 6-7 years. Blazers' picks are almost all clumped together 5-7 years from now, and there are only 2 picks and 2 swaps

    OKC has added Jalen Williams and Tre Mann from picks from the PG13 trade

    But unlike Portland who added flawed role players and Camara from their trades, OKC added SGA who is a top-10 player in the league, and maybe top-5. That's a giant leg up the ladder and Portland doesn't look like they have any leg like that. OKC also added Chet Holmgren and Josh Giddey with their own picks, and those two are miles ahead of Sharpe and Scoot. I'd like to think the Blazer duo will get up to that level, but that's uncertain at this point. And the Blazer duo is 6'3 & 6'5 while that OKC duo is 6'8 and 7'1
     
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    And that is with Scoot shooting 42% from the beyond the arc as well
     
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    I think some other players struggled worse than Scoot.

    Thybulle was 1-7
    Camara was 0-5
    Wainwright was 0-5
    Mays was 0-8

    Scoot definitely struggled with the assists and turnovers, but taking 23 shots and getting 25 points is kind of where he is right now. I wouldn't say scoring-wise that he struggled.
     
    blazerfan11, Dec 28, 2023
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    Scoot's shot chart:

    upload_2023-12-28_22-11-40.png

    yeeeeesh....he was a bricklayer in the restricted area. He really needs to get better down there
     
    wizenheimer, Dec 28, 2023
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