Game Thread 2024-25 GAME #13 - BLAZERS VS TWOLVES - NOVEMBER 13, 2024 - WEDNESDAY - 7PM - KATU 2.2, BLAZERVISION

Ha! I Jacked your photo.

 

I watched the 4th qtr of the game at a bar and they didnt have the sound on. What's the word on why Scoot didnt play in the 4th qtr?

 

good point. His defense on Harden in the 2014 playoffs was a main reason why the Blazers beat Houston in 6

 

It seemed like he was getting some attention on the bench after getting whacked in the face, and as far as I can remember, never came back in after that. By that point, things were humming along with Banton in, so not much incentive to make a switch.

 

Should be happening for the Canadian national team, too.

 

I see him battling with bigger guys A LOT. I don't know if it's design, but I get the impression the Blazers are okay with guys like Randle getting switched on to Scoot because they figure he can at least slow them down - more even than Grant.

 

I agree I’m big Scoot fan, in my opinion he just needs playing time. He needs to be starter for rest of year. We know what we have in Simon’s he’s a a good player that needs to be a 3rd option or come off the bench on good team. Scoot just tries to do a little too much and feels like he needs to make a play every single time down court. Once he settles down and picks his spot I think he’ll be a very good player.

 

damn I hate Randles game, just ugly bully ball.

 

Outside of defense, what stood out to me is something that Lamar pointed out. Clingans processing time is insane for a big. Knows exactly where to go and passes to make. Reminiscent of Nurk when he first got here.

 

As a whole, I think Minnesota's offense is ugly......despite having Edwards. I mean this was a team that was in the WC finals last year. Maybe they should have kept KAT?

 

Scoot had multiple passes that were so far off they hit the top of the backboard, no joke.

Obviously Scoot can't shoot either. If Sharpe is going to initiate offense as he was most trips down in the 4th where does Scoot stand?

I'm starting to wonder if Scoot best role is coming in off the bench as he can initiate the offense which lessens the harm from his shooting.

Also the defense and length with Banton starting would be nuts;

Banton
Sharpe
Camara
Grant (or Deni)
Clingan (or Timelord)

Probably don't see this until Ayton comes back - but what about a few Timelord+Clingan minutes together??? Clingan has the 3pt shooting and Timelord has the defensive mobility it might work for stretches.

 

Can't Scoot get playing time and "settle down" in a bench role? I think Scoot starting is bad for the Blazers team right now and it might be bad for Scoot's development as well since he will be so significantly outplayed.

I'm all for Ant on the bench - but I'd seriously explore starting Banton.

 

The same way you are around women that DIDN’T get delivered to you love dungeon and you have to inflate? #BAM

 

Good point, yes I've been shocked how quick he is - especially with his massive size.

 

I love it. Took the time to post this while we have the best game of the season.