Game Thread 2022-23 Game #73 - BLAZERS VS BULLS - MARCH 24, 2023 - FRIDAY - 7:00 PM (PDT) ROOT

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  1. PCmor7

    PCmor7 Generational Poster

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    I really want to see some reason I could justify keeping Chauncey as coach. I really do. I thought he was a good hire initially. I've supported him into the middle of this season. And I know they aren't going to fire him.

    But I'd like to see one reason, any reason to think he's doing anything to help this organization. And, no, I don't consider tanking to be the kind of positive I mean.

    We can't play zone defense. We play zone defense like a 45-and-over pick-up game. This is supposed to be Cam Reddish's opportunity to find his game and show what he can do, but he doesn't see the floor and when he does he's the Invisible Man. If we're tanking, why aren't we playing Butler more? At least that would allow the Blazers to play man-to-man and have guys play their proper positions. Shaedon starts the game hot and then I have to watch him play half the game being a spectator in the corner.

    I don't see our younger players getting better and learning the little things that will make them winners under Chauncey. I don't see us showing the effort on defense that we'll need to be contenders. I don't see us moving the ball well or understanding what good shots are.

    I watch performances like this and think this guy isn't even on a warm seat and it just makes me think this front office doesn't care at all about the product. We don't even have to discuss whether they want to win. They don't even care if we have a plan.
     
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    good loss, glad Shaedon scored 24. His potential is exciting. We absolutely need to lose every game for the rest of the season
     
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    We shouldn’t be a measuring stick of anything. We’re close to the worst defensive teams in the league.

    I watch a lot of hoops. Not just Blazer games. His low IQ game is not something I want my favorite team to be a part of. One of the worst “stars” in the league in my opinion. Lavine is massively overhyped because when his shot is hitting there is a style about it.

    He’s very much a lot of style and little substance.
     
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    We should be having a tank shoot off a round at the Moda Center after every loss.
     
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    I guess that would be one way for me to live up there. This apartment is spacious.
     
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    38 minutes and 20 shots for Sharpe. Hope he gets that for the rest of the season.
     
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    Lillard played his 58 games, qualifies for trophies, takes the rest of the season off?
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    No way!!!!
     
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    You'll see as soon as you are working for the Clippers. Their bench is atrocious!
     
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    I agree LaVine is not a perfect player; he certainly has flaws. When we get into measuring IQ, star level, and hype level, we probably see things different because none of those things really have any meaning.

    I wouldn't want him at $43m/year. I would love his skill set at $15m/year

    Oh, and I watcha lot of hoops. Not just Blazer games. If that means anything.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    HA! Quality post here sir/ma’am.
     
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    no need for the wiggle room

    I'm positive no woman would call herself fairly hard. Although my wife might call herself 'hesalmostneverhardandIwouldn'tcareifhewas'
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Covering my bases FAMS! You never know. I just found out crandC is a WOMAN!
     
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    It's called being smart.
     
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    No it's called tanking. There is little else to call it.
     
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    @Chris Craig turn the Thunder game thread on when you get a chance please.
     
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    How does Walker not play more?!
    Great rebounder. Just what we need.
    Billups has rocks in his head.
     
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    Smart and tanking. I'm right, like usual.
     
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    Sharpe doing his part of being entertaining af... Rest of the team needs to suck kthx
     

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