Game Thread 2022-23 Game #6 - BLAZERS VS ROCKETS - OCTOBER 28, 2022 - FRIDAY - 7:00 PM (PDT) ROOT

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If Dame sits this game out, who should get the start?

Poll closed Oct 29, 2022.

  1. Keon Johnson

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  2. Nassir Little

    4 vote(s)
    7.5%

  3. Shaedon Sharpe

    40 vote(s)
    75.5%

  4. Justise Winslow

    7 vote(s)
    13.2%

  5. Jabari Walker

    1 vote(s)
    1.9%

  6. Other (Really? What healthy player on this roster could POSSIBLY be a better choice?)

    1 vote(s)
    1.9%
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  1. DDolla

    DDolla Well-Known Member

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    Is this the game we see Shaedon starts?
     
    DDolla, Oct 27, 2022
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  2. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Probably a Sixers fan now.
     
    Chris Craig, Oct 27, 2022
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  3. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Maybe. I think it's more likely Winslow starts.
     
    Chris Craig, Oct 27, 2022
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    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

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    When is Sharpe getting a cool nickname?
     
    BigGameDamian, Oct 27, 2022
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    So... can we add a poll about who should start with Dame out? I see that @Chris Craig is ASSUMING Winslow, and I agree that makes sense, but a poll would be fun.

    Also (related): is Payton Jr. going to be back for this game?
     
    Rastapopoulos, Oct 27, 2022
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Supposedly Payton is supposed to be re-evaluated today, but we have no idea whether or not he can play.

    I agree that the question is poll-worthy, so one has now been added to this thread.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Oct 27, 2022
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    shit....I thought I was voting Sharpe, but I guess I voted Winslow

    first mistake in 23 years. Last mistake was that time I thought I was wrong....turned out I was right
     
    wizenheimer, Oct 27, 2022
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    Fairly-Hard Former Member Gone New!

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    Yeah but Elton John has more class than to be equated with the Houston Rockets.
    You can be better. You should be better.
     
    Fairly-Hard, Oct 27, 2022
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  9. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Lol.
     
    Chris Craig, Oct 27, 2022
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    Kim Jong-un?
     
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    SharpeScooterShooter SharpeShooter

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    Dont ask. Just make one.
     
    SharpeScooterShooter, Oct 27, 2022
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    There
     
    Chris Craig, Oct 27, 2022
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    I would go with a 3 guard rotation of Ant, Hart, and Keon
    I would start Nas and have Sharpe back him up. I think we need SS's offense off the bench.
    Continue to play Nurk at the beginning of the 2nd quarter with the bench.
     
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    Pinwheel1, Oct 27, 2022
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    wow...you put a lot of thought into this...were you at work?
     
    wizenheimer, Oct 27, 2022
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    Normally I would say Justise Winslow because I love what he does on defense, but Sharpe is already clearly better than Winslow on offense so the tie goes to the rookie who will only get better.
     
    blazerfan11, Oct 27, 2022
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    Was that sarcasm? I usually can tell.
     
    Pinwheel1, Oct 27, 2022
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  17. wizenheimer

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    yeah...subtle is my middle name (on Thursdays)
     
    wizenheimer, Oct 27, 2022
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    It's obvious that Simons is not comfortable breaking down a zone defense. With Dame out, If I had to choose, I'd rather have Sharpe start and play 30-35 than win the game against Houston.
    We need a Brandon-Roy-type player who can dribble penetrate and is skilled enough to score in traffic, and is willing to do that.
    I'm OK with the Blazers using their 4 wins as a cushion to work towards where they want to be by the end of the season. Sharpe getting playing time should be item #1 on that list.
     
    blazerfan11, Oct 27, 2022
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  19. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Shouldn't GP2 be ready to be reevaluated by now?
     
    B-Roy, Oct 27, 2022
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  20. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    How similar are GP2’s and Dames injuries?
     
    PDXFonz, Oct 27, 2022
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