The defense was bad against Minnesota, but it has been average for most of the season anyway. We lost because our stellar shooting form fell back to earth percentage wise. The shot selection for the Blazers is their achilles heel. When it's falling, as it has been, they are nigh on unguardable, but when it's not - you get the Minnesota game. Too many forced shots are going up and guys with a wide open lane are settling for the jumpshot. If they expect success come play-off time they need to work more on punishing the opponent for their misgivings. If the defense leaves a guy open - take it hard to the hole - don't settle for a partially open 18 footer. Whilst a great start to the season - this game, where their shot isn't falling, has been on the cards for a while now. It highlights that without the stellar shooting to start the season, the Blazers would still be middle of the pack and, with the playoffs in mind, still need to make some philosophical changes. IMO.
Is there something wrong with saying, "The Blazers shot poorly."? The cliche "back down to earth", or any variation thereof, is so lame and lazy. I can't believe Lillard is falling back to earth so fast! 8-12... 7-14.... someone get Absolute Zero a parachute!
The need to correct everyone is the epitome of narcissism people like using red herrings and cliches because they are easy to remember and fun to use. Last I checked a web forum was not an academic essay so pretty sure cliched writing is okay.
BlazerFanatic is me on massive steroids. Thanks be to Jeebus that she arrived on the scene. I'm now considered a rational poster. Lots of Lubz to my new BFf!
Rhetorical question SMASH! He sees himself as the necessary opposing voice to Blazer Homers and Kool-aid drinkers, creating great discussion, and making valid points. I don't get that from perspective from his writings. I hear antagonistic, anti-blazer rhetoric, that is perpetually unsatisfied with Portland's inability to land LeBron James and perennial championships. Anything short of that and it's a barrage of slinging cow pies at everything in the Blazer organization from Allen, to Olshey, to players, and even the trainers, hoping one cow pie will stick and someone will agree with him. If my opinion sounds personal, it's not. It's just an informed observation of his posts over the years. Drugs r bad, umkay?
We're the best defensive team in the NBA and it's not even close. We've outscored the opponent more times than anyone else.
