Game Thread 2023-24 Game #6 - BLAZERS VS GRIZZLIES - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - FRIDAY - 7:00 PM PST - ROOT

I was super pissed when Billups let them play on when down 11, but then they came roaring back. Dumb luck, or wisely letting them play through? The world may never know, but the smart money is on the former.

 

Yeah and it's not just that. I just really enjoy watching Scoot. I have tied so much about this season to Scoot's growth, so if he's not playing it makes it harder for me to get invested.

 

a basic pick and pop with him needs to be a play we run with some sort of frequency. he's automatic from 15'.

 

Yeah, long term that amount of minutes isn't good for anyone. But when the entire guard rotation is fully healthy, we struggle to get him a full 30 mins. So it'll be good for him to get that many minutes now.

 

You hit the nail right on the head. It’s there for the taking, James

 

Billups must have some mental block or grudge against using Ayton more in the offense.

Grant has 11 shots for 10 points and Ayton has 5 shots for 12 points.

 

We go on a run and Nipsey Hustle goes mute

 

To be honest, a plodding pound it in the paint type style of ball is a thing of the past

 

this stupid tournament court looks like a Starbucks gift card envelope.

 

Kinda feels like part of it is Ayton is an unselfish player (who gets less touches) vs Grant, who is rarely looking to pass first.

 

yeah...that red floor is hard on old eyes like mine. Of course, Priyanka Chopra in bright red bikini is just fine

Blazers run almost no off-the-ball action for Sharpe; to0 much parking him in a corner

that broadcast stat guy is a dipshit

 

And that's the problem. I think Phoenix fans just couldn't let go of the fact that they took him over Luka. I get it. That would frustrate me too... but he's not nearly as bad as they make him out to be. I also think he had checked out. They did him dirty.

 

Yup. Maybe once or twice a quarter. So far, all of DA's baskets have come from quick, deliberate movements. No endless dribbles. He got a ball and immediately noticed a skinner Williams on him, backed him down with 2 dribbles and threw up a jump hook. I love that. That is how he is going to get an easy 20 every game eventually and not stagnate our offense.

A few dumpoffs from Scoot and Shae a game. Maybe between 4-6 midrange jumpers. A few baskets off hustle plays like he has tonight. Up the FTA a little bit. That might get him there.

 

Ayton is old school.

 

I'd like too see this side-by-side comparison before I draw a final conclusion.

 

Gettin sick and tired of Grant taking so many shots and so many of them bad shots, his shooting percentages are awful so far this year

 

Mays is completely competent as a backup. I'm comfortable with him getting minutes if we trade Brogdon.

 

Chauncey had enough of Matisse lmao

 

2nd good call by Billups -- 1st the challenge even if it failed and now benching of Thybulle for Camara -- I ask again is hell freezing over or something -- LOL

 

Camara has to hit those open threes.