Game Thread GAME# 61: NETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 4, 2017 - SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW

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Outside of the Blazers, do you have a favorite NBA team(s) to watch?

Poll closed Mar 10, 2017.

  1. Yes

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    15.2%

  2. No

    28 vote(s)
    84.8%
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  1. BLAZINGGIANTS

    BLAZINGGIANTS Well-Known Member

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    You know they have paint balling as an official NCAA sport?
     
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  2. DUB

    DUB Da, da da, da dah!

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    Great game by both Aminu 23 pts @ 69.2% (83.3% 3P%), 6 reb, 1 ast, and Harkless 18 pts @ 85.7% (100% 3P%), 2 reb, 3 ast, 2 stl, 3 blk.

    Is it just me or does Aminu seem to play better when he comes off the bench, and Harkless plays better when he starts; regardless of how many minutes they get?
     
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    DUB Da, da da, da dah!

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    Decent game by Leonard: 9 pts, 3 reb, 1 ast, 0 to, 1 pf, 100% FG%, 100% 3p%.

    He made a nice turnaround on the low post, and threw a great one handed pass for an assist.

    Leonard got beaten by Lopez a few times, but personally, I don't expect him to stop one of the best centres in the NBA.
     
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  4. BLAZINGGIANTS

    BLAZINGGIANTS Well-Known Member

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    Until Nurk blows his k...
    :shitstorm:
     
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  5. BLAZINGGIANTS

    BLAZINGGIANTS Well-Known Member

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    So weird though.... I had to double-check the schedule, but they're not on it?!?!?
     
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    Buck Williams would fit this current team like a glove.
     
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  7. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    He's 56 years old. Yes, he would be better than Meyers but not by much.
     
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  8. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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  9. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Auditioning for his future team, perhaps?
     
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  10. BLAZINGGIANTS

    BLAZINGGIANTS Well-Known Member

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    You know what I'm saying.

    Dog.
     
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    BLAZINGGIANTS Well-Known Member

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    The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh.

    Dog.

    FAMS. :smiley-195517897341
     
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    You! You are a very bad man!
     
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    #reversejinx
     
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  14. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    Lord spelled backwards is Sly.
     
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    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    Oh, maybe it's God. That makes more sense.

    Me = god

    Woof!
     
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    Nurkic allows us to space the floor properly. Plumlee didn't have to be guarded unless he was in dunking range so defenses were able to extend out and focus on our perimeter players more. It feels like we're getting more open looks, or at least an extra step to get shots off before the defense can recover.
     
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    The advantage of having both Dame and CJ is that when one is not on, there is a good chance the other might be. Tonight was CJ's turn
     
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  18. 42N8Bounce

    42N8Bounce Red Hot And Rebuilding

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    Just got back from the game. Nice win. The team really seems to be jelling around Nurk. Everyone is sharing the ball and getting good looks. Fun basketball to watch.

    I loved the dunk by Nurk in the first quarter. Bringing it strong to the hoop!
    http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=18826550
     
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  19. BLAZINGGIANTS

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    Sly, sorry for your loss tonight, dude.

    #tommypage #rip
     
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  20. Boob-No-More

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

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    Yep, I mentioned this in one of the many Nurk threads a couple days ago. That with Plumlee, most of his assists come from the high post facing the basket, in both open court and half court situations. That's great for cutters and slashers, but no so much for 3-point shooters.

    With Nurk, we get a lot more inside out, low to high, ball movement. Because Nurk is a low post threat, we start a lot more possessions with him receiving the ball in the low post. This collapses the defense and let's him kick it out to the open 3-point shooters. Those are the ultimate catch and shoot opportunities. Most shooters shoot a much higher percentage when they catch the ball facing their target with their feet set and shoulders squared. It let's them catch and shoot in rhythm.

    I also mentioned in that thread, that it will be interesting to see if this trend continues (not .460 3FG%, that's unrealistic, there isn't a single team in the league that shoots above .400) over the balance of the season. I plan to keep an eye on it and post updates.

    BNM
     
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