Game Thread 2022-23 Game #23 BLAZERS @ JAZZ - DECEMBER 3, 2022 - 6:00 PM (PDT) ROOT

I hate to be crude, but Ant is doing things that only All-Stars in this league are doing yet there are dumbass Blazers fans that continually doubt him and want to sell high on him. Just confounding.

 

Who's the better Ant?

Simons: 24.8 pts, 4.5 asts, 3.0 rebs, 43.9 % FG, 39.1% 3pt, 89.3% FT, 59% TS in 37.2mpg

Edwards: 23.0 pts, 3.8 asts, 5.6 rebs, 46.2% FG, 34.5% 3pt, 76.1% FT, 56% TS in 36.5 mpg

Ant is averaging Dame-like stats in his absence. This needs more attention.

 

and it's coming with consistency while facing defenses that are constantly trapping/doubling him.

but ya know we can't get too hyped about a guy deliberately freezing out Shaedon. smh

 

dude we got lucky. Don’t be a Homer this isn’t sustainable

 

Great defense at the end but he sucked in the 4th. Back to back incredibly dumb turnovers, and only 2 pts scored. He’s a nice player but hopefully we don’t hold onto him long like we did Cj..

 

Check out our home record tho

 

Turns out Jordan Clarkson is a whiny little baby

 

You’re cherry-picking. Ant was getting more defensive attention after his 1st half barrage and every player has bad stretches.

Ant is fairly comparable to Dame at age 23. Slightly worse overall but is a much better 3 pt shooter and waaaaaay better mid-range shooter than Dame.

Ant’s biggest problem has been his inability to aggressively finish at the rim, thus drawing fouls and drawing in the defense to open up passing opportunities.

The good news is Ant is improving in that area. He’s getting more FGA at the rim and getting fouled more often. If he could finish like Dame he’d be better than Dame at age 23.

 

GBIII looked like a NBA player this game... (except that one airball)

 

this was the third time in the last few games that simons drove to the basket with game on the line and got blocked

he should realize that hes a midget (in bball terms) and that doing that in the clutch time is a very stupid idea

 

a) Probably not, because Ant was doing most of that in the first quarter.
b) You know who was on the court 100% of the time Ant was? Ant! And yet his +/- is lower.
c) I'm not just looking at this game (because, yes of course single-game scores don't reveal much at all of a player's impact on a team) but Walker has CONSISTENTLY had the highest +/- on the team, and we saw that glaringly in SL as well.

 

Didn't help that he was being played at SG by our old pal PJ Carlesimo. Although that probably helped his handle in the long run.

 

Not @THE HCP, that's for sure

 

I hope you covered your cats' ears

 

Be fair. He was straight mugged. If that happened to any of our guys you don't think they get pissed? See Ant slam his hands on the ground at one point?
It was yet another poorly officiated game.

 

I could be wrong but I remember Dame struggling early in his career at finishing in the lane. Ants baby hook and tear drops are amazing kid has great touch. His turnovers drive me crazy but that should improve

 

I’d be fuming that was 1000% a foul.

 

Thanks for that astute observation. Yes, I am aware of the home record which is why I think everyone is probably surprised by having the most road wins in the league.

 

It drifts from comical to maddening.