Game Thread GAME# 28: BLAZERS @ MAGIC - DECEMBER 15, 2017 - FRIDAY, 4:00 PM (PST), NBCSNW

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Who do you think should start at center, assuming Nurkic isn't back yet?

Poll closed Dec 15, 2017.

  1. Caleb Swanigan

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  2. Ed Davis

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  3. Meyers Leonard

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    32.1%

  4. Noah Vonleh

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  5. Zach Collins

    17 vote(s)
    60.7%
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    Instead of working for 1 good shot, let's get 2 shit shots ! yay 2 for 1 !!

    ↑　the Stotts special
     
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    I don't know what Dame thought Ed Davis was going to do with the ball that far away from the rim in that pick and roll.
     
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    That last shot was on CJ. I don't know what he was doing.
     
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    I don't know why CJ just didn't take the easy bucket there.
    Could've had his second dunk in two games.
     
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    Channelling his inner CarmemeLol Anthony.
     
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    It's like they only play with intensity when faced with adversity, and relax when they're comfortable at home.

    What can be done to stop them from relaxing? Surely that's a job for both the coach, and player leadership.
     
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    I like that there's more ball movement and control...defense is vastly improved. Getting more rotation players touches...spreading the love...even the rookie shot 5 times in the first half....gotta prime the pump and live with the misses.
     
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    I think its an effort, nothing else
    we play at home in front of our own crowd, so they take our opponents lightly
     
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    now we're cookin'!
     
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    I think Dame said something about getting everyone involved and yes, it looks like we play better that way (at least when were making shots)
    better than big 3 taking a lot of shots... so play team basketball, share the ball and let the game come to you

    when game is coming to an end, you give the ball to Dame and CJ and let them drive more and shoot less, al least thats what I would love to see
     
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    When Nurk blocked Simmons did Nurk yell. 'Hell nah?'
    lol.
     
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    Our offence doesn't look smooth, but it's working. Our defence is good, and the effort is there. Given the lead we'll need to make sure we don't become complacent.
     
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    lmao this guy is terrible
     
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    @Blazer4ever Aminu being on the court and exceeding his 15 minute limit just allowed Lillard to get a wide open 3 pointer because the defense rotated to him instead of pick up Lillard.
    I know you only look at box scores to judge how well a player is doing. So I figured I'd let you know when a player effects the game without putting up numbers directly.
     
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    Nice give and go by Dame and Nurk
     
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    I think our players are naive if they think (even subconsciously) that we're going to get any home team love from the refs, or that NBA players are intimidated by the home crowd.
     
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    ET with the layup drill!
     
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    Scoring every time. Love it.
     
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    I love it when CJ attacks the rim.
     
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    Great defense all around by everyone in a white uniform right now.
    Leading to a frustrated magic team and easy buckets on the offensive end.
     
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