Game Thread 2022-23 Game #29 - BLAZERS @ MAVERICKS - DECEMBER 16, 2022 - FRIDAY - 5:30 PM (PDT) ROOT

This will be a good test. I think we beat these guys.

 

Nurk should be able to eat in this one.

 

They’re an average team and we’re a team on the rise. We’re good.

 

It will be interesting how many fouls Luka puts on Hart and whoever else guards him.

 

So what happens if GP2 plays this game for 10-12 minutes? What’s the worst that can happen? He’s so soft

 

Every game so it seems.

 

Dallas might be an average team but at home, they are a top-10 team. (11-5)
They have multiple shooters who have the ability to go off on any given night. If I was betting on this game
I would not be putting my money on Portland.

 

The Blazers logo?

 

The Grassy Knoll?

 

Blazers are 3.5 point Dogs. To close to call?

 

*Checks calendar*

It's not Ramadan. I bet Nurk will eat before the game.

 

There is one guy on the Mavs with a clean shaven face. Should make him quite fast.

(Walking in circles with nerves on edge....)

 

This probably has been the longest streak of consecutive games Nurk's been engaged in a while. If it continues, yeah, he could feast.

I think on the other side of the court the key is just not to let the Mavs' shooters get comfortable. Other than Doncic, this is an average and maybe a slightly below average team. Luka will get his, but, even if he does, that's not going to beat you by itself. It's keeping one other guy from having a big game or two other guys from having good night to complement him.

Offensively, be tight with the ball. The Mavs aren't a scary defensive team. Don't turn the ball over. Get decent shots. We'll be in great shape if he don't help them with some of the silly turnovers that crop up for us in spurts.

 

Good post. I agree.
I’ll add this would work against about half the league. Maybe more?

 

im watching nurks play from last season and its pretty clear to me that he needs to cut some weight

hell become lighter on his feet, its good for him and its good for the team

 

Didn't some say last year that he took too much weight off? I am not sure it is clear. Maybe from an injury standpoint, it would be wise.
They seem to list him at the same weight. I wonder how much he weighed last year. I like when he is bigger as long as he can move and stay healthy, and so far I don't see a difference in his movement.

 

he seems slower to me, lateral quickness is not the same, therefore hes not the rim protector he once was and earlier he would slash to the basket and dunk the ball with authority, but im not seeing it anymore

id like to see him cut weight, just to see if he can get back to where he once was

according to the stats, nurk is having a career season, but the eye test dont support it