Ive been mulling this over alot in the last 24 hours. At first I was against it, but the more I think about it the more I think I agree with you on most of your points justifying this game plan. I would say one thing. Id like to see if we cant just out hustle them, but if they start to take over... do not hesitate. If they go up by 5-7 and or have a swing of said points, hack him. Take him out. Make him their liability not their dominating rebounder. If they pull him out, Davis will have a field day on the boards.
Stotts has said straight out that the Blazers will be using the Fouling strategy. No question about it.
Did he? Link? Not that I dont beleive you, I do, I just missed it or something. Been sick again... dammit.
Read this BE page. There have been some Tweets involved. http://www.blazersedge.com/2016/4/17/11444726/blazers-clippers-round-one-2016-nba-playoffs
Ahh...shooting for the Daily Double. I'll take the 2nd quarter right before halftime to ensure a 2-for-1 opportunity.
I'd rather we do it after we get in foul trouble, no matter whether we are ahead or behind. In terms of breaking up Clipper chemistry, it may be even more effective if we are pulling ahead. "Jesus, DeAndre. We're down by 8 on our own damned court and he just blew 7 free throws. I haven't touched the rock in fucking forever. Paul's passed it to me finally and I have sort of a somewhat ok shot. I better take it." Rinse and repeat. The Clips went through a ridiculous amount of drama and bullshit over the summer to re-sign Jordan. I would love for reporters to be asking their team after Game 1 how they feel about all the missed free throws, and whether they felt it contributed to the loss or at least integrating Griffin into a surprisingly hard-fought win (in the only competitive series in the West). "You three have been together for several years now. Yet here we are again. The Clips did pretty well with Blake out. Is it just that there aren't enough shots, especially with all the possessions Jordan wastes at the line?" I don't worry about our own offensive momentum. CJ and Dame are our offense, and those guys have an ocean of confidence in themselves. They will hit or miss shots because it's what the defense gives them and just pure odds. Whether we are taking it out on free throws or not isn't a really big deal for their mindset. Think they give a fuck whether they missed or made their last shot when they take the next one? I don't. As for it reducing fast breaks, we're 26th in the league in transition baskets. It's not a big loss for us. Portland wins when the starting guards create mismatches and spacing problems, mostly out of the motion half court offense. We're not supposed to win this series, and definitely aren't supposed to win Game 1. This is our chance to roll the dice on a low risk, potentially high reward strategy.
That's my money bet.. only if its a close game or we are behind though. If we are ahead, I think he passes.
That is what they want to happen. This creates less rim protection and no lob city for at least a couple minutes. The Clippers will have to react to the drive to help out and the dish becomes more effective. Lillard will drive and dish to CJ at the arc for 3.
WTF are you talking about?? Hack a whoever has nothing to do with the officials. Nor is it a loophole. Rules are rules. You cannot foul away from the ball within the last 2 mins. STOP ADVOCATING FOR THE PROTECTION OF BAD FREE THROWERS. There is no reason to be bad at free throws. If you are you lack work ethic. There's no reason why everyone in the NBA shouldn't be at least a 70% free throw shooter. Shaq could have had MILLIONS of kids shooting free throws underhanded but he was too much of a egotistical ass that he didn't want to listen to Rick Barry.
No it's not. Your point is not valid. 1st off you can flop on both offense and defense. 2nd it's illegal. Faking being fouled is a technical foul. It's unsportsmanlike conduct and worth thousands in fines. The SECOND they start T'ing players up for it is when it will stop. Learn the game then post.
Said it before I could. There are such things as good fouls. No matter how you slice it the Hack a whoever are good fouls.
