Game Thread 2023-24 GAME #4 - BLAZERS @ RAPTORS - MONDAY - OCTOBER 30, 2023 - 4:30 PM PST - ROOT

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  1. AldoTrapani

    AldoTrapani Well-Known Member

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    Well after all these years making fun of westbrooks shooting we got a Pg even worse smh
     
    AldoTrapani, Oct 30, 2023
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    if you disregard 3-pointers, scoot is 4/5, better showing from him tonight

    hopefully he takes more mid range shots and more slashing to the basket
     
    Mr. Robot, Oct 30, 2023
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    Scoot obviously still has a lot of problems but I feel that least he is showing promise this game. I want to see those assist numbers way up though
     
    FlashWad, Oct 30, 2023
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    He's clearly over thinking things. For a stretch there he relaxed, got aggressive and made things happen. Give him time.
     
    Idog1976, Oct 30, 2023
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    WTF, our starting guards have more rebs than the starting forwards.
     
    Quatro44, Oct 30, 2023
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  6. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    He might not be invited to the rookie game at this point
     
    Chris Craig, Oct 30, 2023
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    Yeah scoot will be in the gym working on those 3s but right now it's painful to watch. Hopefully he's shooting 10 k a day practicing.
     
    FlashWad, Oct 30, 2023
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    That's true and it's also true that he's not a good point guard.
    (Also: it's BrogdOn, BTW)
     
    Rastapopoulos, Oct 30, 2023
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    andalusian Season - Restarted

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    That's fine, shae wasn't either and I don't think anyone is upset about it
     
    andalusian, Oct 30, 2023
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    I'm not sure what the league average is for rebounds at the PF spot, but I would be astonished if Grant wasn't at least one full rebound below it, and likely 2+.
     
    Idog1976, Oct 30, 2023
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    Best half of basketball we've played all season...see if we can sustain it
     
    riverman, Oct 30, 2023
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    Scoot looking better this game. Still wish he could find a way to penetrate more. I dont think his handles are where they need to be. I'm trying to understand why he's having trouble getting past the first man in ISO situations. He should be able to blow by the first defender majority of the time with his athleticism...but he hasnt consistently so far. So is it his handles? Or figuring out angles at this level? It would lead to more open kick outs.
     
    n0cturne, Oct 30, 2023
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    sharpe should be more aggressive, hes a bucket
     
    Mr. Robot, Oct 30, 2023
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    An idiot, I've been complaining about that for 3 straight games. Billups is the worst coach we've had since Maurice Cheeks!
     
    Idog1976, Oct 30, 2023
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    He has to be several below it.
     
    Chris Craig, Oct 30, 2023
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Confidence.
     
    Chris Craig, Oct 30, 2023
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    I've been saying it all offseason, this Grant at PF thing doesn't work. But did Cronin listen to me? Nooooooughohoohhooh.
     
    beast blazer, Oct 30, 2023
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    The 3 pt shot has changed rebounding from taking it off the glass to getting it 15 ft from the rim. Long rebounds go to guards usually. Ayton has worked the glass well
     
    riverman, Oct 30, 2023
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    They're going under screens and sucking in on the wings. He cannot penetrate with 4 guys in the paint.
     
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    I think he's not used to NBA level defense yet and so he's lazy with his dribbling and doesn't protect it enough. He seems shocked at guys like Schroeder's speed and reach. However, this game I finally see Star potential in Scoot. There are flashes where he's unbelievably fast and that Eurostep finger roll was elite skill level. He is clearly overwhelmed by the speed, the narrowness of passing lanes, and is overthinking stuff. I have a feeling Billups is in his ear with utterly trash advice/commands.
     
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