Notice Blazers vs Kings- 12/11/20 OFFICIAL GAME THREAD.....

Emotional? What are you even talking about?

It’s like you’re agreeing with me, but at the same time trying to argue a point that neither I, nor anyone else made.

And on that point, I concede to your vastly greater experience.

 

Man Sacramento is gonna be bad. I might bet the over every game they play

 

I like what the new additions brought to our team in terms of their defense and toughness. I know it’s one meaningless game against his former team, but Giles could get really interesting.

Being that he’s had such bad luck with his knees in the past and we’ve had such bad luck with players hurting their knees, this is bound to have some kind of weird double karma thing going on, right? He’ll be healthy and productive just to spite fate?

 

You're comparing minutes of Trent (a SG) with Tolliver (a PF) when our forward rotation was shot but Dame and CJ were healthy? And Trent averaged more minutes than Tolliver last season despite that. He played more minutes than Tolliver in Dec and Jan. Tolliver was even playing some center minutes for us, certainly not taking away from Trent.

So, yes, we tried to play a 6-8 guy at forward over a 6-5 at forward for a few games in November and adjusted after that.

Your narrative that we played Tolliver way more than Trent is just false.

 

Doubt it..... as it would improve the team

 

KD too. We’ll see if he’s top 3 in the league this year

 

The fake crowd noise has got to go.

 

Hey Hey, Ho Ho, that fake-ass noise has got to go!

 

FUCK YEAH!!!

TRAIL BLAZERS BASKETBALL IS BACK BABY!!!



It’s been such a tough year. And I know that, and am very grateful for the fact that (due to the hard work of our federal, and state governments, oppositions, and bureaucracies) I live a “normal” life. I understand that, and am empathetic towards, the majority of you that can’t.

It’s just so great to have Trail Blazers basketball back! It both distracts me, and provides me with a sense of normalcy in these turbulent times.

I can’t even begin to imagine what it must mean to each of you, who are experiencing far more difficult circumstances than myself. My thoughts are with you.

I apologise for the sombre tone. I’m just excited to have Trail Blazers basketball back, whatever the outcome; will enjoy cheering on our team with the rest of you reprobates; and hope this team gives each and every one of you some measure of comfort (even if hating on them).

LET’S GO TRAIL BLAZERS!!!

 

He is wearing a T type shirt that obviously has some kind of padding around the mid section.
I just don't see the weight everyone else is talking about?
Now i do see the same shot selection. He got some calls in the second half and a few dropped but the first half was rough.
Ended up Meh.... 7-16 for 18 points. he did have 5 assists but also had 5 TO's
He certainly ain't Lillard.

 

Overall I thought we play good. I thought we got real active on defense in the 2nd especially Giles Roco Jones they were extremely active at that end. Offensely we shot the ball well but to many turnovers but I could see that for 1st preseason game. Our bench was really good with 66 points and it's looks that 6 man role for Melo fits him perfect at this stage of his career. I thought rookie did some good things and also made some rookies mistake but overall I thought he was alright for his 1st game. But what saw that Stotts could go 11 deep in some type rotation when everyone is back. Majority our starters shouldn't be getting tired due to our bench being so strong. But now can we come back Sunday and backup this performance.

 

I'm gonna go with that. Nice take!

 

That is the way i read it and comprehend it also.

 

It's absolutely ridiculous!

 

I've got to say: D'Aaron Fox didn't do anything to make me say "yeah, it was worth passing on Luka Doncic because he wouldn't've worked well with Fox"

 

@THE HCP what do we got to do to get rid of the crowd noise? Let me guess? They want to cover up all the expletives the players and coaches are yelling on the court and they don't want to give up "Industry Secrets".

 

IMHO. Luka is one of those players that is going to change the way we look at the game. Generational talent. The funny part is he does it without any huge amount of explosive greatness. I seriously watch the guy and wonder how he does the things he does?

 

A couple questions for all of you who watched last night.

How many times do you think Melo might lead the team in scoring and be the player of the game this year coming off the bench?

How many times do you think he will hit a game winner or be on the court inbounding the ball for the last shot. He is so savvy about basketball and getting a good look.

My impression is this is exactly what he can and probably will do. They will keep him rested and he will give us a season of some really great moments. Another weapon Stotts will have.

 

Luka is a euro Larry Bird.

 

I liked the defense, too.
I liked the cutting to the basket.
I liked the alley-oop passes, though it's obvious we need to work on that.
I liked that we weren't overly dependent on Dame.
I liked Carmelo's new role - off the bench gunner.
It feels like Stotts has adjusted to the new player's skills.

We were on fire in the first half, which I don't think you can count on, but we outscored them the rest of the way, anyway, though they played mostly scrubs in the 2nd half.

Loved the Giles pickup and his first game. There was never any concern that he can play. However, the jury is gonna be out until he plays a whole season, regardless of what certain threadmakers seem to think.

RoCo was who we thought he was.
Jones played well and silenced some of his doubters going 2/2 from 3.
CJ1 missed 5 straight and had a turnover in one stretch, but finished overall 7-16.
Gary Trent however, showed that he's not just a spot up shooter, which was great to see.
cj2 showed that he belonged. I liked his hustle, but it's going to take him a bit to "put it all together", which is not surprising considering where he was drafted.
Ant hit an impressive 3, and also unimpressively got a 3 blocked.
Kanter thrives against other large bigs, which not every team (including Sac), has.