Game Thread 2023-24 GAME #71 - BLAZERS VS NUGGETS - MARCH 23, 2024 - 7:00 PM PST - ROOT

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Scoot showing jets, go get his Pumas

 

Murray game tying 80 footer hit a cheerleader

 

was curious:



LOL...the "less favorable" of two top-55 protected picks. I've never seen that before

 

those are ultra budget 3 year contract players. Like i said, much needed draft pick (under the new CBA)

 

Peyton Watson shot 1-6. He was airballing threes. Never draft those UCLA guys.

 

Blazers shot 10-16 from deep in 2nd half. Good effort by the Remix, just about caught the Nuggets (-2 All-Stars) flat footed

 

Blazers give up that pick if they are a Top-5 team by 2027. If that were to happen, I'm pretty sure were would all be fine with that.

 

Trail Blazers start 5 rookies vs Nuggets. That’s only happened 1 other time in the last 50 years

 

And then do it. And rest your second-best player too.

 

This was an inflection point game for the Blazers, in which every player had one or more moments of excellence, and there was a determined comeback from a serious deficit against a polished team (even though without Jokic and Murray.

Reath, Scoot, Camara, Bari, Banton, and Kris each contributed points, defense, and hustle. Ryan, Moses, and Ashton also played with energy and strength that kept the Blazers competitive. Tou's refusal to give up on his shot to score 109 was spectacular! Kris long bounce pass was a high precision gem! Scoot got to 24 pts with some memorable plays.

Again, the refs gave a 9 pt advantage to the Nuggs on FT, and that determined who won the game. Let's get better officiating!

This was a game in which some substantial Blazer chemistry was learned and maybe established. Go Blazers!