Game Thread GAME# 17: BLAZERS @ KNICKS - NOVEMBER 20, 2018 - TUESDAY, 4:30 PM, NBATV & NBCSNW

Zach can play PF, or C. Depending on the match up. His stupid fouls arent because he’s playing wings its because he’s not thinking... Also he’s much more likely to get a favorable post match up against another teams PF than another teams center.

 

Part of that is Zach can't seem to set a basic pick without fouling right now. Meyers sets good picks so he is more involved in Portland's PnR heavy offense. I wish they wouldn't rely so much on PnR because in the playoffs we saw how it can be taken away.

 

I forgive you Zach for having a horrible game. Hope you enjoyed your 21st Bday last night. Let’s go beat the Bucks!

 

But with Leonard there’s never even any rolling. Most of the times he just stands there waiting for his brain to click. Collins could pop and roll, but we rarely ever utilize it. We’re going to get smoked in the playoffs again, and it’s frustrating because this offense could be so much more dynamic.

 

A win on the road is a win....but that type of effort won't work in the next two games. To give up 67 points to their 3-man back-court of Hardaway/Mudiay/Burke was not a thing of beauty. Having to play Dame/CJ a combined 74 minutes might cost them tomorrow.

 

I agree, I'm just not sure why Zach can't stay still on screens. He knows they are watching for it.

 

Haven’t really payed attention to his screening, but he does tend to make a lot of avoidable, silly, fouls. It’s not always his fault, but he’s got to understand that players know how to sell contact in the NBA. I’m sure with time he’ll find that balance with his aggressiveness though, just got to stick through the growing pains.

 

Zach has 11 fouls in his last 25 minutes played. Holy Hatchet job Batman!!!

 

Collins could have used a learning year, sharing time with Ed Davis, who already knows how to play. Davis was fine with only a 1-year contract, since that's what he took.

 

One thing I've noticed is that since Zach is still kind of lanky/skinny if a defender runs into him it kind of looks like he's moving because he gets bumped off his spot. He also spreads his legs a little too much so that the defender can make contact with the knee sticking out and it looks like he's sticking out his leg. It's probably easy to clean up but he's got to take an extra second to make sure he's set.

 

I had that same coat in high school, but sadly not the pants.

BNM

 

I read somewhere on this board that the players took him out for drinks. Someone posted that it might affect him in this next game.

 

Zach was probably hung over from the night before. If he back to him self tomorrow that was it.

 

If Harkless comes back someone is going to be benched. Either Meyers or Layman. I like the idea of this second unit

Curry
Stauskas
Turner
Layman
Collins

Layman and Meyers can rotate based on match up. This will allow Layman to expand his game imo. Hed get more looks with the second unit. Harkless back with the starters.

 

Wait a second, Kevin Knox played?? I literally didn’t even notice him. Remember the hype he was getting? What happened

 

Is it too early to start a "Zach Collins drinks like a fish" thread?

 

Great question what the hell did happen

 

Edit

 

Defensive game plan seemed to be to give up uncontested threes. It worked about how you'd expect, then Stotts seemingly refused to adjust the game plan.

 

Was he drinkin like a fish with Lillard?