GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 11TH, 2014 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), CSNNW

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  1. BlazerCaravan

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    Re: GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 11TH, 2014 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), CSN

    Good thing he's falling apart before we resign him.
     
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    Re: GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 11TH, 2014 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), CSN

    I just don't understand how Aldirdge has a a considerable size and length advantage over ZBo, yet Aldridge keeps settling for the 18ft fade away jumper.

    He should be owning the post with his size and length. Not many guys can match it.

    Yet he continually negates that advantage by trying to be the next Dirk

    Stotts is too finesse
     
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    Re: GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 11TH, 2014 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), CSN

    Damian Lillard was only 8/21. But he also had 12/13 FT's. See that's the thing, LA needs to mix up his jumpshots and fadeaways with enough attacks on the basket to get to the line, that is what an All-Star does.

    But this game is on the defense, or lack thereof.
     
    HailBlazers, Mar 11, 2014
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    Re: GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 11TH, 2014 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), CSN

    What's more infuriating about LA tonight was he was forcing those hideous attempts with open teammates on the wing, as ZBo was making great reads and finding open shooters. As if the tables have turned. Horrible showing and very frustrating watching this team these days.
     
    illmatic99, Mar 11, 2014
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    Re: GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 11TH, 2014 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), CSN

    Since the team over-achieved big time for the first 30 games of the season, it's not a surprise that they returned to earth the next 30.

    Of course, there are about 5 very loud fans who seem to think that 90% of us didn't know this was the case.

    This is still about next year and years beyond that. They're ahead of where they should be, and still have a lot to do to fix things. Defense is the 1st (2nd and 3rd ) thing they have to improve on. And getting 1 or 2 more bench players (or improving some of the starters (coughBatumcough) will help too.

    Depending on the trades, I'm not against trading LaMarcus. The LaMarcus that showed up for the earlier part of the season is the one I like. But he seems to be only there half the time now.
     
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    Re: GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 11TH, 2014 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), CSN

    In the last five games LMA is shooting 37%

    He is the problem.
     
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    Re: GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 11TH, 2014 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), CSN

    Move the team to Seattle. It's a fucking waste of Portland's time.
     
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    Re: GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 11TH, 2014 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), CSN

    so im off guys.. well we see us tomorrow night for another horror game... with tired legs of lillard that will be a destroying night for us..
     
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    Re: GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 11TH, 2014 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), CSN

    Only if we get the Mariners, Seahawks, and an NHL team to be named later.
     
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    Re: GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 11TH, 2014 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), CSN

    Also, Is LMA's groin still hurting, is that the problem? I haven't watched a game lately so i haven't seen him.
     
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    Re: GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 11TH, 2014 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), CSN

    Since coming back from injury

    LaMarcus Aldridge has 124 points on 125 shots

    This guy is Carmelo Anthony right now.

    Fuck, he's Zach Randolph circa 2006-2007 right now
     
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    Re: GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 11TH, 2014 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), CSN

    So many jokes that can come out of this one...
     
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  13. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Re: GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 11TH, 2014 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), CSN

    Yep, same old shtick, but he's trying to fool us with the all lower case and intentional, obvious spelling and grammatical errors. He's so clever. No one would see through that.

    BNM
     
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    Re: GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 11TH, 2014 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), CSN

    I am not going to comment on the LA trade for now maybe down the road but I did want to address that as much as I bitch and complain about Batum I do not believe he is the player Portland needs to trade. As much as well all love points I think Stotts system is part of the problem here. His defensive philosophy is solid for the most part press the perimeter and clog the paint leaving just mid range jumpers. The problem is his offense is built around a guy who takes more of those bad shots than anyone else in the league.

    When one of your shooters is having an off night you need to find easy baskets. Lillard had to contend with Conley's defense all night and while Conley held him to 38% shooting Lillard won the match up being aggressive and getting 13 FTA's. LA does not have that component to his game he will score 20-25 a game if you give him 20-21 shots and while that looks good on the surface it is not the best for the team.

    He needs a little more Blake Griffin in his game, Griffin once a terrible shooter is now converting at a similar clip to LA from mid range but Blake rarely just relies on his jump shot, he aggressively moves without the ball forcing teams to take notice in order to prevent a highlight reel jam. Blake also fights hard for post position often getting deep position to score easy buckets, jams or draw fouls. Sure Blake's style is not sustainable over a 12-15 year career but LA needs to use his god given tools to make the team better, sure he might get a few more bumps and bruises along the way but his attempts at being Dirk are not going to get it done in the playoffs. Either LA needs to bang in the post or shoot the three because like it or not LA and not Batum is the problem with this team right now.
     
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    Re: GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 11TH, 2014 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), CSN

    Lopez in early foul trouble hurt this team badly. He's the glue to this team.
     
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    Re: GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 11TH, 2014 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), CSN

    It would be so nice if Leonard could play a lick of defense, because his offense is oozing with potential. Any offense he comes up with is totattly neglected by his inability to protect the rim.
     
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    Re: GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 11TH, 2014 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), CSN

    Trading LA doesn't sound so bad...
     
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    Re: GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 11TH, 2014 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), CSN

    Well Crap! This season isn't quite a fun now as it was.
     
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    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Re: GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 11TH, 2014 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), CSN

    He had his usual 2 or 3 WTF moments tonight. But he also played good position defense on multiple possessions tonight. I thought his defense was much better tonight than Robinson's. ZBo absolutely abused TRob tonight. He went for the head fake every time. Hopefully, he will study the fun and learn from it.

    BNM
     
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