Game Thread 2023-24 GAME #50 - BLAZERS @ NUGGETS - FEBRUARY 4, 2024 - SUNDAY - 5:30 PM PST - ROOT

Ant gives one effort on both ends and then gives up. Yes the Nuggets are denying him but when his teammates are in trouble he’s gotta work harder to get the ball.

 

Terrible pass by Jamal Murray.
Easy Ant basket

 

Ayton looking like an All Star lately

 

DA can't show this kinda game and then revert back to his invisible self

 

Certainly making his shots, but still a little goofy on defense occasionally.

 

This Whiteside guy has unexpected game.

 

Ayton is killing the Nuggets
DA ties season high with 23

 

Gordon got a T for crying like a baby

 

Holy hell Ant what a shot

 

Nuggets seem like they're cracking up. Too much good Blazer basketball.

 

When Ant is on, I'm not sure there's a better offensive guard in the NBA. He regularly scores against good defense in different ways. All that's really missing is consistently and getting to the line more.

 

I’m not sure if Ant is missing Ayton on the pick and rolls or he’s just not comfortable throwing the pocket pass, but there’s gold there and Ant keeps throwing it to the corner or the wing when Ayton has a run to the rim.

 

Now that last turnover on the post feed definitely is an example of Ayton not being physical enough. He has the mismatch. He has to make himself big and solid and seal. If he does, that's a layup.

 

Scoot's poor TS% is taking a beating tonight...

 

no offense in this lineup.

 

I hate when Jabari gets into "I have to take every open 3" mode. That usually is more bad than good, and much more bad than good.

 

Nuggets finally broke through, up 2 to end the 3rd

 

Chauncey rotation is just bad. Took out both Simons and DA. The team is underman and should have one on the court

 

It's not just the misses. It's the bad misses.

Blocking himself with the bottom of the rim on a layup was something I'd hoped we'd seen the last of.