Game Thread 2024-25 PRESEASON - BLAZERS @ CLIPPERS - OCTOBER 11, 2024 - 7:30 PM PST - NBA LEAGUE PASS

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  1. Phatguysrule

    Phatguysrule Well-Known Member

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    We're so far away from playing competitive basketball.
     
    Phatguysrule, Oct 11, 2024
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  2. Chris Craig

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

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    He's met dribbles that didn't like him.
     
    Chris Craig, Oct 11, 2024
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    That's what I'm saying.
     
    Chris Craig, Oct 11, 2024
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    Lol he’s trash stop it
     
    AldoTrapani, Oct 11, 2024
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  5. SharpesTriumph

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    Our 5-9 guys have looked better than I expected

    Don't think I can jump to your conclusions so quick though. Clippers are projected to finish what 12th in the west? And they're best player is out. Plus it's preseason and our young squad is probably taking it 5x more seriously than their vets.
     
    SharpesTriumph, Oct 11, 2024
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    Sheldon Shape Well-Known Member

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    It's just the first preseason game but we may have to accept that we won't see the rewards of Scoot until season three.

    Like the other G-League standouts like Green and Kuminga.

    I was Scoot's biggest defender last season.

    I'm not seeing a burst. Or athleticism. He keeps slowing the ball down. Why?
     
    Sheldon Shape, Oct 11, 2024
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    No Blazer seems to be playing that well, but we are up by 1?
     
    UKRAINEFAN, Oct 11, 2024
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    I had lowered my expectations quite a bit with Scoot as last season went along. Haven't seen anything promising from him tonight.
     
    SharpesTriumph, Oct 11, 2024
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    I thought he looked really good the last 20 games. I think he'll probably take the Green and Kuminga route and start blossoming in season three. Still, I want to see more flashes from him.
     
    Sheldon Shape, Oct 11, 2024
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    Watching Ayton and Grant that half has me just wishing we could get them off the team. Especially Grant with that massive contract. I'm a bit concerned he has a bad year and we get stuck with that deal for all 4 years left on it.

    Just don't care to watch mediocre vets at all with this team. I'd like to watch the young guys play no matter how much they lose or fail.
     
    SharpesTriumph, Oct 11, 2024
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  11. Chris Craig

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

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    Yeah, I won't be upset if Grant gets traded.

    Ayton is still young. I wish he would try to be a bit more active. Too much reluctance.
     
    Chris Craig, Oct 11, 2024
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    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    my conclusion?? All I'm saying is they don't look like a chicken with it's head cut off, ffs. They're still a 20 win team, they just don't look like a team that has no idea how to play, no concept of a flow or any concept of defense.

    The team could still be 5x better than last year and still suck ass.
     
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    You’re a hater lol
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Very good chance we end up drafting a point guard though, unless we get the first pick.
     
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    Shooting 2 of 7 is “fine”?
     
    Bingo Bango, Oct 11, 2024
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Clippers aren't that good. Losing Paul George hurt. They have a lot of odd ends.
     
    Chris Craig, Oct 11, 2024
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    Blazer defense definitely looks improved, especially when Camara is playing.
     
    Wizard Mentor, Oct 11, 2024
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    mind you and we knew he wasn’t going to do anything
     
    AldoTrapani, Oct 11, 2024
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    Almost looks like that's what he's being coached to do...
     
    Phatguysrule, Oct 11, 2024
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    Omg scoot is such a bust.. how was this dude considered a generational type point guard?
     
    AldoTrapani, Oct 11, 2024
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