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Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Blazer4ever, May 12, 2014.

  1. LuckyShot

    LuckyShot Well-Known Member

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    This is exactly what teams do to us.
     
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    Agreed 100%. I've always just assumed that hedging and getting back was clearly the best way to defend a pick and roll with a great guard. It's been really frustrating to watch us not even try it.
     
  3. Blazer4ever

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    We should flat-out switch. Your tactic is too complicated, if not played perfectly you give Parker a chance to shoot or pass inside on both switches. I say switch and stay with new assignments, then be ready to switch again if nessecary.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    I'd say hedge and get back, but I'm not convinced Lopez can do it. The double team tactic might be worth a try. It works on us. I mean not do it every time, but every once in a while to throw them off. For that matter, alternate doing all three (four) approaches so they don't know which one is coming next, just to try to get them off balance once in a while. One thing is for sure, they have been 'on balance' this whole series. It's not like we could do worse.
     
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    I mean Duncan, Diaw and Splitter aren't the most athletic big guys there are.. I feel like Lopez should be able to do fine.
     
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    You are Nate McMillan?
     

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