Game Thread 2022-23 Game #12 BLAZERS @ PELICANS - NOVEMBER 10, 2022 - THURSDAY - 5:00 PM (PDT) ROOT

Man playing against Zion is going to be a real test. This is a game where I really hope Grant isn’t the point of attack defender. I can’t imagine Dame not wanting to match up with CJ on both ends all game.

 

Nurk and Grant will have to bring it on defense. Valanciunas and a healthy Zion can be a handful.

 

The team will have to stay sharp and grind hard. This team doesn't really do one on one matchups anymore. So the team will have to limit Zion and shut down JV while slowing down Ingram and CJ. This could be a pretty potent offense that we're facing but if our guys give effort and stay active, they can defend just about any team better than that team can defend us.

 

Grant is actually the best we could ask for against Zion. He's faster and will defend him well. On the flip side Zion cannot guard Grant.

 

The way Nurk is playing and with two nights rest he should be just fine against Jonas.
Obviously CJ can't guard Dame.
Zion can't keep up with Grant.
Ingram has the experience but if Chauncey looks at size Sharp might be best fit there?
I don't think Simons or Hart have much of a problem with Jones?
Defense by committee and the offense will come. Stay with what is working and take care of the ball.
Blazers can get this game.

 

Pelicans played in Chicago last night. That's the only way they should do back to backs, where both teams have same rest.

 

And they won on the road.

 

Here is an interesting read on the Pels vs the Bulls game. It's the Pels game thread on the "Pelicans Roost"
CJ trying to change his game isn't working real well.
https://www.pelicansreport.com/show...er-9th-New-Orleans-Pelicans-Chicago-Bulls-5-5

 

Offensively the Pels are a challenge for any team. Zion and BI will get their 20+.

 

Is @Scalma gone completely?

 

Hoping the zone looks can limit some of what Zion brings to the table. He will definitely get his though.

 

First thing I thought about.

Looking forward to the Dame/CJ matchup.

 

Nice article....

https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2022/11/josh-hart-at-the-heart-of-trail-blazers-hot-start.html

 

Weird timing.

 

I'm pumped for dame v cj

 

Is it weird that I want this win more than any game we've had so far this season? Even more than beating the Lakers. Feels dirty..

 

Time to get greedy! Already 3-1 on the road trip so anything from here on out is gravy. Getting another road win against an in-conference foe that's slate for the playoffs sure would be sweet.