Game Thread GAME# 72: MAVERICKS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 23, 2016 - WEDNESDAY, 7:00 PM (PDT), KGW

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Who is the better coach?

Poll closed Mar 28, 2016.

  1. Terry Stotts

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    16.3%

  2. Rick Carlisle

    29 vote(s)
    59.2%

  3. Too close to call

    12 vote(s)
    24.5%
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  1. HailBlazers

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    Defense is a skill, hater.
     
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    All five Trail Blazers starters scored in double figures for the first time since Feb. 6 at Houston.
     
    SlyPokerDog, Mar 23, 2016
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    He's not a good defender. He has occasional good defensive plays, but aside from those highly visible plays his defense kinda sucks. He loses his man quite often, and that pick/roll defense that we saw in this game was a joke - it did literally nothing to keep their guards from getting to the rim AND left Dirk open at the same time. Just because he comes up with a few blocks and pokes the ball away every now and then doesn't mean he's a good defender. The only time he's good is when he stays with his man, which is almost never.
    And again, I'd argue that it's almost entirely his arm-length that makes him a "good" defender. Physical attributes, NOT skill.
     
    blue9, Mar 23, 2016
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    And good defense takes smarts.
     
    KingSpeed, Mar 23, 2016
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    Ask Paul George if Aminu is a good defender.
     
    KingSpeed, Mar 23, 2016
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    Yeah he has been shooting very poorly as of recent but along with 10 points and 10 rebounds he also got 2 blocks, 2 steals and an assist. The 3-12 shooting with 1-7 from 3 was hard to take and tough to watch.
     
    kjironman1, Mar 23, 2016
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    Aminus defense in the 4th saved the game.

    Harkless should permanently start from here on out. Vonleh got his development in this year, but it's go time now.
     
    Scalma, Mar 23, 2016
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    Did it turn you on?
     
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    Poll response: Rick Carlisle as Fire Marshall Bill

    Seriously, can't Cuban hire Jim Carey for just one game to stand in as Mavs head coach?
     
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    I really just wish harkless could shoot the ball. Until he can he is a huge liability. They simply don't have to cover the guy on the perimeter.
     
    kjironman1, Mar 23, 2016
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    Right? Everyone hates Aminu and Leonard but loves Harkless despite the fact that Harkless can't shoot. It's weird.
     
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    Both Harkless and Ed being 4 for 4 from the line each is a pleasant surprise.
     
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    It's the same problem with Vonleh. Difference is Harkless does other stuff too.
     
    B-Roy, Mar 23, 2016
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    I can't deny he frustrates me when he shoots. But he did grab 10 boards, 2 steals, 2 blocks and only 1 TO. I like him better at PF. Lot of teams have stretch 4's and he can defend it. Not sure who's fault it is when he leaves his man to help out, but the coaches need to fix that.
     
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    How is Merji only credited with 1 block?
     
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    Last time Harkless started?
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Portland score keepers were pissed.

    I agree, he had at least 4.
     
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    Mo was good tonight, good to see him get the nod early and he helped win this game
     
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    I know. They all have deficiencies in their game. So it's kind of like musical chairs as to who gets hazed. My guess is if we add more talent in the offseason the fans will move on.
     
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    Harkless is currently shooting about 27% from 3 point. Aminu is still around 35% but it is going down a bit.
     
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