Game Thread 2022-23 Game #6 - BLAZERS VS ROCKETS - OCTOBER 28, 2022 - FRIDAY - 7:00 PM (PDT) ROOT

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Chris Craig, Oct 24, 2022.

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If Dame sits this game out, who should get the start?

Poll closed Oct 29, 2022.

  1. Keon Johnson

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    0.0%

  2. Nassir Little

    4 vote(s)
    7.5%

  3. Shaedon Sharpe

    40 vote(s)
    75.5%

  4. Justise Winslow

    7 vote(s)
    13.2%

  5. Jabari Walker

    1 vote(s)
    1.9%

  6. Other (Really? What healthy player on this roster could POSSIBLY be a better choice?)

    1 vote(s)
    1.9%
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  1. UKRAINEFAN

    UKRAINEFAN Well-Known Member

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    I think most of the trades he made ended up helping both teams.
     
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    UKRAINEFAN Well-Known Member

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    Yes, he forced things a little last night, driving into traffic.
     
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    I don't think the trade with the Clippers helped the Clippers as much as people think. (That is separate from the argument that we did or didn't get value for Covington and Powell).
    Covington and Powell weren't difference makers in the Clippers two play-in losses. They aren't making much of a difference this season either. It doesn't mean they aren't good players, but that's all they are, decent players. They don't push the team like Josh Hart, or make the defense better like Justise Winslow.
     
    blazerfan11, Oct 29, 2022
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  4. SharpeScooterShooter

    SharpeScooterShooter SharpeShooter

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    I want him to dunk more and there were several plays i felt he should have dunked, but with this new team, he might be the perfect center to have. Mostly a defensive stopper, but has the potential to have a dominant offensive game any given night as well.
    As long as be is consistent defensively, this team will be fine even if his offense is not being as consistent.
    Not a Nurk hater like that guy was but not sire if he has the speed to keep up with this new team, though im turning the corner to thinking he will be alright.
    Plus there isn't another center in the league as good as him that wouldn't cost alot more.
     
    SharpeScooterShooter, Oct 29, 2022
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  5. Wade Garrett

    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    There is no such thing as a NBA player that has no talent.
    Other than covington & powell.
    They suck.
     
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    SharpeScooterShooter SharpeShooter

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    Maybe, just maybe teams are, on average, superior talent evaluators when assembling a team than most fans. Like 90%+ fans.

    People keep talking about the value and level of talent was not even, etc. but when all things are considered, value is nothing more than a perspective. Values is merely the viewpoint of the buyer and seller as to what works with their goals/agenda.
    What i see so far is a fairly clear agenda that the team has progressed down the path of, fairly steadily. The end goal has not yet been obtained, but so far, the moves that have been made has clearly made us a better team overall, not withstanding the huge potential upside in our young guys.
    Our future clearly looks brighter, while we are playing better basketball now.

    If anyone doesn't see this, they need to remove the hate goggles.
     
    SharpeScooterShooter, Oct 29, 2022
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    He got those dunk opportunities BECAUSE he's that good.

    But you know I know you know I know you know that.

    :cheers:
     
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    When did Josh Hart get a concussion? He’s in the concussion protocol?
     
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  9. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    How do you know that he knows that you know he knows you know that?
     
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    HailBlazers RipCity

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    Came down pretty hard on a drive attempt. Got FTs but looked shook.
     
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  11. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    It’s usually like a home and home with Sacramento.
     
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    Kano John Start 'em young!

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    My thoughts exactly!
     
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    This was NOT in NBA.com's top 10 plays of the night...

     
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    He may be back for Memphis, it's not ruled out. He may just miss one more game.
     
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  15. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Ayton is gonna miss a week while we play them in an away/away btb
     
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  16. BLAZINGGIANTS

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    He knows
     
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    Yes. But GB’s funk dunk was…
     
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  18. noknobs

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    No it wasn’t
     
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  19. BLAZINGGIANTS

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    Ah. A poster on another board said it was on some highlight reel and no SS highlights. I must have misunderstood what they were talking about.
     
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  20. BBert

    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    I don't know!!
     
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