Game Thread 2022-23 Game #79 - BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - APRIL 4, 2023 - TUESDAY - 5:00 PM (PDT) ROOT

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  1. Tince

    Tince Well-Known Member

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    Billups can clearly coach the hell out of guys on 10-day contracts.
     
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    Also a lot easier when you are fighting for a job.

    Id like to see all NBA contracts be 50% guaranteed.... because of that
     
  3. BBert

    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Man, Billups is the GOAT. When we were trading punches in the 4th, he kept trying to post up Eubanks against Jackson, LOL. Then with 3 minutes to play, and the game on the line, he calls a play for Eubanks to shoot a 3 out of a time out. Pure genius. I mean anyone could have pulled Shae with 6 minutes to play and the Blazers giving Memphis a run for their money. But some of his other 4th quarter moves: Chef's Kiss
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    It's Cronin listening to Schmitz.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    The way these misfit toys have played the last two games, we might beat the Spurs by 40. Billups better be on top of his game.
     
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    And when you're a star, you can do anything. Grab the ball by the pussy. And they let you do it.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Now he's Ryan Arrivederci.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    What intentional losing? We are out of the playoffs and the Blazers are doing player evaluation and development for next season. There is no intentional losing. Yeah, that's the ticket.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Hahahahaha. Good one!
     
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    Fairly-Hard Former Member Gone New!

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    Hahaha
    Nice!
     
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    Fairly-Hard Former Member Gone New!

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    Hahaha
    You gotta admit that is funny.
     
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    Mays is looking like a keeper. I hope we can give him a chance at a spot for next year
     
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    NIce....!
     
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    I can’t believe all these other teams missed on him. LOL
     
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    Obviously Sharpe was our most talented player, and if we had to keep just one player of that bunch I'd instantly pick him, but the fact remains the team did better with him off the court. Now, did this have to do with the Grizzlies playing their scrubs more when he was off? Sure. But maybe if he hadn't've been playing at all they'd've played them the whole game!
     
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    I can’t tell if you’re being sarcastic. Do you feel like he’s been playing well and deserves a chance or should we pass on him because nobody else was willing to give him a chance?
     
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    Mazda has done a great job with their appealing cars.
     
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    yeah, there are a lot of CBA changes I'd imagine would be good. The player's union would never agree....especially with the big one which would be a hard cap
     
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    Of course it is Cap'n Obvious, but of course that wasn't the point. The point was is that it is fun. Neither version was winning anything substantial, but I appreciate these 'scrubs' playing hard even though we won't see most of them likely ever again. Personally, I enjoy basketball that isn't so walk-it-up the floor, more movement, more aggressive defense, etc. I suppose if the other style was winning something, the 'winning' part would be fun, but it wasn't, so I can enjoy this for what it is....while we accumulate ping pong balls.
     
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