Game Thread GAME# 29: BLAZERS @ HORNETS - DECEMBER 16, 2017 - SATURDAY, 4:00 PM (PST), NBCSNW

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What are your initial thoughts about the new Rip City jerseys?

Poll closed Dec 22, 2017.

  1. Love it!

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  2. Like it.

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    22.2%

  3. Meh

    8 vote(s)
    29.6%

  4. Dislike it.

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  5. Hate it!

    4 vote(s)
    14.8%

  6. Haven't seen it yet.

    2 vote(s)
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  1. KingSpeed

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    I can. Nic doesn't play like this every game. His 3 point shooting has dropped to 22%. He's unreliable in every aspect of the game. Glad he's gone. And I'm very happy with Vonleh on our team.
     
    KingSpeed, Dec 16, 2017
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    Exactly. I'd rather have someone who can go off, sometimes does, but when he doesn't he can still help by spacing the floor.

    Compare that to Turner... He doesn't have the ability to go off and he doesn't help space the floor. We tried to fill Batums role by going after Parsons and Turner, and neither of them can (Parsons has played decently this year).
     
    BonesJones, Dec 16, 2017
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    actually Dwight is a decent 3-5. Kidd-Gilchrist is 3-8
     
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  4. KingSpeed

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    Batum can't shoot.
     
    KingSpeed, Dec 16, 2017
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    Speaking of Parsons... Who would trade Turner for him straight up?
     
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  6. chris_in_pdx

    chris_in_pdx OLD MAN

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    How can a team be this good on the road and that bad at home?
     
    chris_in_pdx, Dec 16, 2017
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    Personally because I know who Turner is as a player I don't find him all that frustrating.
    However I can't stand to watch Batum play. Batum's one of the most gifted players in the league and can do it all.
    Only problem unless he's playing his former team every night he's not locked in.
    I'd take Aminu 10 times out of 10 over Batum, and I'd frankly take Turner 10 times out of 10.
     
    H.C., Dec 16, 2017
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    Lmao. Are you not watching the game? When has Turner hit 5 threes in a game? I don't think he's ever hit 3...
     
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    Batum got his contract and stopped trying.


    You know, another SF comes to mind.....
     
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  10. KingSpeed

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    Batum is 37% from field and 22% from three this year. I'm honestly more happy with Turner's midrange game.
     
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    So you'd take Turner because he's obviously less talented so it's not as frustrating?
     
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  12. KingSpeed

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    Dude SMALL SAMPLE SIZE

    BATUM
    FG 37%
    3pt 22%
     
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    They have the same eFG% this year, and that's with Batum having the worst shooting year of his carrer...
     
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    Nic Batum = Darlington Nagbe
     
    chris_in_pdx, Dec 16, 2017
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  15. KingSpeed

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    Same
     
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    Yeah, 14 games after coming back from injury. He's a 36% shooter over his other 600+ games... which sample do you think is more reflective of his shooting ability?
     
    BonesJones, Dec 16, 2017
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    Didn't some on this board compare Pat to Majerle? Snikes! Whatever gave him that idea. Pats's athletic but Thunder Dan was like another species.
     
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    This team never makes anything easy. 9-0 run to start the 4th and open a 16-point lead, only to do nothing the next 3 minues and give 8 points right back.
     
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    I don't get this lineup. How deep in the doghouse is Moe? sheesh
     
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    He's inconsistent. He was HORRIBLE in 2015 playoffs. I was glad to see him gone and don't want him back.
     
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