Game Thread GAME# 21: BLAZERS @ CLIPPERS - DECEMBER 3, 2019 - TUESDAY, 7:00 PM, TNT

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Nov 30, 2019.

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Which L.A. team finishes the season with the higher seed?

Poll closed Dec 5, 2019.
  1. Lakers

    56.8%
  2. Clippers

    43.2%
  1. Wade Garrett

    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    I became a "fan" of his a couple years ago when he explained why Damian wears " the number zero because nobody respected him, gave him zero chance...."
    We all know...The Letter O...
     
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    Tince Well-Known Member

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    You might be right... The # of passes would be a horrible measurement because it would count a dribble handoff to get someone the ball equally to a pocket pass that gets someone a layup. I'm sure it would not be difficult to find Isolation % and compare it to TS%.

    I want to clarify that in theory, I agree with you that more movement, more passing, more actions would mean a greater chance to score. I've been pissed to find no meaningful data that backs it up.
     
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    "<All-NBA Player> sucks" probably won't be a good take in the long run!
     
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    This game was over as soon as Harrell knocked Anthony on his ass and not one Blazer got in his face. From that point on the entire Blazer team played scared like a bunch of little boys looking for anyway to score that they didn’t have to go head to head with anyone in the paint.
    It’s happened about 3 or 4 times this year. The Blazers have no enforcer. Somebody better step up and start being tough or this is gonna be a pattern.
     
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  5. wizenheimer

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    Blazers are now 1-8 against teams with winning records and have lost 7 in a row

    10 more games before Christmas; 8 are at home and 7 are against teams with losing records. Three game after Christmas to close out the year, @Utah, Lakers, Suns. About a week ago I predicted 17-17 by the end of the year....a fit of optimism for me....They need to go 9-4 to get there. It's quite possible but they can't play down to the level of the bad teams, or they will drop a couple they shouldn't. Realistically, maybe 16-18

    they have to play the Lakers twice and I have no clue about who can defend Anthony Davis. Stotts probably doesn't have a clue either

    by the end of the year, Portland's home/road split will be an even 17-17. Their schedule in Jan & Feb is pretty damn difficult. They play 31 games and 17 are against teams with winning records. I don't think 50 wins is in the cards this season. Even hitting 45 might be a challenge
     
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    UKRAINEFAN Well-Known Member

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    But does Jody watch the TNT broadcasts?
     
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    wizenheimer Well-Known Member

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    yes, but by the 2nd quarter she had mute on
     
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  8. HailBlazers

    HailBlazers RipCity

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    And Load MGMT Leonard pushed him in the back.
     
  9. James lamphear

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    You can trade all you want but until we move the ball and players movement this going be the out come against good team. Best we play last year offense when we had 2 key players missing due we move the ball and player movement. Games like this we are easy to guard and easy for our guards get double team due the defense doesn't have to move at they funnel the ball hander into 2 or 3 guys. Clippers did the opposite to us there defense made our defense by movement and player movement that guys wide open. The initial part of the defense play pretty good by after 2 or 3 we couldn't keep up.
     
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    UKRAINEFAN Well-Known Member

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    I hope so.
     
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    Ya the guy has been inconsistent this season.
     
  12. James lamphear

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    The 2 guys that gets in other players face is injured.
     
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    This was the point. It didn't matter who we added to the roster as long as we have this coach and this garbage ass ball movement. Everyone talks about roster and trade but that's not even scratching the surface. Get rid of this bum ass coach and bring in a guy who preaches and actually knows how to instill ball movement.
     
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    Do you really think this coach would have played him or ran him out of town as someone who didn't stretch the floor? The Clippers actually have ball movement unlike the Blazers. I'm betting we have good players on our roster now that aren't able to show themselves. Fuck, Rodney Hood who is among the most efficient offensive players in the league can't even get in the double digits as far as shots go.
     
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Missing Nurk man
     
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    You really dont see a trend there?
     
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    Harrell made a play on the ball....
     
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    Ah, typical misguided pessimism. Their schedule in February isnt difficult.
     
  19. Blazers Roy

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    Trail Blazers "KIA" keys to the game:

    -Allow as many open threes as possible, preferably from the corner.
    -Allow Harell to do whatever he wants. DO NOT BOX HIM OUT.
    -Take as many contested shots as possible.
    -If all goes according to plan, then it's time to insert Anthony Tolliver.
     
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