Game Thread 2023-24 PRESEASON - BLAZERS @ SUNS - OCTOBER 16, 2023 - MONDAY - 7:00 PM NBA TV, KPTV

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  1. Chris Craig

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

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    Chris Craig, Oct 16, 2023
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    talks a big game. 0 evidence that he actually do much more than tank. and it looks like he's got one more free year without expectations now.

    just hope he doesn't damage the youngins too much.
     
    illmatic99, Oct 16, 2023
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    In this game the Blazers are playing rookies and 2nd year players.
    This is not the entire roster.
     
    blazerfan11, Oct 16, 2023
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    We get to pick which players don't stay on the roster.

    Speaking of, I think Knox is playing himself into a regular-season roster spot.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Oct 16, 2023
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    It's a bit shocking and disconcerting that Portland management considered both Murray and Rupert to be lottery talents.
     
    UKRAINEFAN, Oct 16, 2023
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    Walker looks much better too.
     
    blazerfan11, Oct 16, 2023
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Moses can leave at halftime.
     
    Chris Craig, Oct 16, 2023
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    I see people already beat me to "I see Booker is whining and Durant is flopping, both in mid-season form.".
     
    Idog1976, Oct 16, 2023
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    Murray, sure, but why so down on Rupert? Not ready to contribute yet, but the upside is definitely there.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Oct 16, 2023
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    Knox has the length and ability to hit shots that others can't.
     
    blazerfan11, Oct 16, 2023
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  11. Chris Craig

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

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    They only picked Murray because of his brother.
     
    Chris Craig, Oct 16, 2023
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    Good luck finding an Uber he fits in
     
    PtldPlatypus, Oct 16, 2023
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    Some of those passes wasn't good passes that one hand crap going lead to turnovers and getting to far down around the backboard and trying to pass out of it will lead to turnovers.
     
    James lamphear, Oct 16, 2023
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    I'm not seeing even a flash of really good talent. Shouldn't he, at least, be doing better on defense?
     
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    I am not trying to overreact but is Billups even trying to coach this disaster of a game and I know it's the preseason but damn this is ugly. I mean I realize the Suns are playing like most of there team so not expecting a miracle but this game seems like a teaching moment and maybe a time to try out new shit and I see nothing.
     
    Ripcity4life77, Oct 16, 2023
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    He can order a van cab
     
    Chris Craig, Oct 16, 2023
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    No, he isn't.
     
    Chris Craig, Oct 16, 2023
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    keep in mind, these kids are going up against possibly the best team in the conference right now.
     
    illmatic99, Oct 16, 2023
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    He been alright overall just his handles gets loose sometimes.
     
    James lamphear, Oct 16, 2023
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  20. PtldPlatypus

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    Most of his shift, they were trying (badly) to run a 2-3 zone. He's much stronger man-to-man (Beal's embarrassment of him notwithstanding).
     
    PtldPlatypus, Oct 16, 2023
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