Game Thread GAME# 2: ROCKETS @ BLAZERS - DECEMBER 26, 2020 - SATURDAY, 7:00, NBATV & NBCSNW

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What was worse in the Blazers' season-opening game?

Poll closed Dec 31, 2020.

  1. Portland's offense

    19 vote(s)
    51.4%

  2. Portland's defense

    18 vote(s)
    48.6%
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  1. AldoTrapani

    AldoTrapani Well-Known Member

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    Robert Covington cost Blazers 2 first round picks and he has like 2 points in 6 quarters
     
    AldoTrapani, Dec 26, 2020
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  2. Jade Falcon

    Jade Falcon Just to piss you off.

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    There is one positive to keep in mind here: every loss brings us closer to firing Stotts.
     
    Jade Falcon, Dec 26, 2020
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    BlazerBeav Well-Known Member

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    He does seem like a nice guy - but I can see the game with my own two eyes, and he’s trying to tell me something else entirely is happening. It’s pissing me off more than the bad basketball, which is impressive. Just stop Jordan!
     
    BlazerBeav, Dec 26, 2020
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    AldoTrapani Well-Known Member

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    Now do you understand what me and @Natebishop3 been saying? This team is trash
     
    AldoTrapani, Dec 26, 2020
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    TBpup Writing Team

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    If DJJ was #1 in cutting, and now is just told to stand in the corner, I don't think that is a player issue. Spo knew how to use him. Stotts doesn't know jack.
     
    TBpup, Dec 26, 2020
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Melo is -15 and Kanter is -11
     
    B-Roy, Dec 26, 2020
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    The blazers don't seem to have any strategy to try to create high percentage shots. Certain players seem to just want to ensure they get their numbers.
     
    beast blazer, Dec 26, 2020
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    If it's the only way to get Neil thinking maybe we need a coaching change, I might be all for it.
     
    BigGameDamian, Dec 26, 2020
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    Nothing is going to change our guards have put up 23 shots so far and we got 11 assist and 6 of them from our starting guards. The 2nd unit got 2 assist they don't even try to ge each other involved it's all iso without a lick of D.
     
    James lamphear, Dec 26, 2020
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  10. julius

    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I'm tired of hearing how they haven't had time to play together. Houston has been off for what, 11 days now? They're down half a dozen players, have a brand new coach and are still playing better than Portland is.

    Imagine if they had their whole team? The Blazer would be down by 30, easily.
     
    julius, Dec 26, 2020
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    You should miss him Chief was good.
     
    bobf, Dec 26, 2020
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    The team isn't trash, the coach is and the defense will get better. This night is extremely frustrating and to see Stotts doing the same thing with personnel that has new strengths is fucking terrible to watch.
     
    blazerkor, Dec 26, 2020
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    "With the #1 pick, the Portland Trail Blazers select, Cade Cunningham, 6'8" guard out of Oklahoma St."
     
    TBpup, Dec 26, 2020
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    I've seen many Blazer coaching staffs....I cheer for them all...I'm cheering for Stotts right now. I think we'll make a deal with Houston though...they just might fire the coach...I'll still be here. I think lack of execution has little to do with talent....my boy doesn't coach basketball FWIW
     
    riverman, Dec 26, 2020
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    Kanter has to play with Melo, Hood, and Ant.
     
    bobf, Dec 26, 2020
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    I 100% disagree with your take. This team easily has enough talent (four top 50 players) to be a top 4 seed but consistently play below the level of their competition night in and night out. That’s not a personnel issue, that’s a coaching issue.
     
    brooklynballer, Dec 26, 2020
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    Yikes the Lakers next and they don't have half their team out.
     
    blazerkor, Dec 26, 2020
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Im singling out these two, because collectively they’ve played about 9 minutes together, and we’ve gotten absolutely creamed in those minutes. It’s blatantly obvious to everyone except Stotts that the Melo/Kanter front court cannot play together. Or at least play a limited stint.
     
    B-Roy, Dec 26, 2020
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    calvin natt Confeve

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    Carmelo weirdly needs to either start or get cut. If he starts he won’t be able to be a black hole. He’s too smart for that. Off the bench he thinks he’s Vinnie Johnson.
     
    calvin natt, Dec 26, 2020
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Stotts is not putting his second unit in a position to succeed, but some shouldn’t be playing altogether.
     
    B-Roy, Dec 26, 2020
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