Game Thread Blazers at Raptors Game Thread 7/26/20 3pm PST NBCSNW & NBATV

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  1. James lamphear

    James lamphear Well-Known Member

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    No doubt but I am really talking about the defense end and if we are not making shots we are in trouble. I thought overall our defense was pretty good but got do that for 48.
     
    James lamphear, Jul 26, 2020
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    How the fuck did we lose a scrimmage to the defending champs without our best player? Inexcusable.
     
    noknobs, Jul 26, 2020
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    Sidenote: that Matt Thomas guy who reminded me of Sergio was annoyingly good. Made me Google him. Raptors signed him out of the Spanish League (where he had the nickname "Mr 99%" because he had an EFG% of 99 on unguarded catch-and-shoots.
     
    Rastapopoulos, Jul 26, 2020
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    Two words: Matt. Thomas.
     
    Rastapopoulos, Jul 26, 2020
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    Defensively we shouldn't be this bad, but here we are. Granted we're breaking in an entirely new team from last season, Zach missed all but three games this year, and who would have predicted Carmelo Anthony, Wenyen Gabriel, and Trevor Ariza would be playing rotational minutes at any given point this season? I understand a lot of great defense comes from chemistry and knowing each other's strengths and this team has no had that luxury.

    With all of that said, I'm still seeing a lot of fundamental breakdowns on defense that shouldn't happen regardless of chemistry. Too many times did we overrun a closeout, leave a hot shooter to help out (i.e.: Matt Thomas), and fail to box out on long rebounds (which is primarily the type of rebound that will happen from a long-range attempt).

    Portland must tighten things up defensively if we're going to make a push for the playoffs.
     
    HolyBackboard, Jul 26, 2020
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    It hurts not having Ariza at the 3&D position. Carmelo isn't the answer there imo either.
     
    Hoopguru, Jul 26, 2020
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    I believe that whoosh you heard was sarcasm flying over your head.
     
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  8. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Winning or losing doesn't really matter to me, but god our shooters are awful.
     
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    Dame play against OKC?
     
    Hoopguru, Jul 26, 2020
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  10. Chris Craig

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    We were pretty much without him last game too
     
    Chris Craig, Jul 26, 2020
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    yeah, I watched most of today's game and I think Ariza's absence is a really big hole in the defense. Ariza was contributing a lot on offense too, and he had enough respect around the league to space the floor

    I'm unimpressed with Melo as a SF or PF
     
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    On the road no less!
     
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    Same issues as last game....as before the season was stopped. Teams tend to get a lot of open looks from '3'. Doesn't matter who is in or out, the personel, injuries or not, the theme is sadly the same. #Stotts
     
    TBpup, Jul 26, 2020
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I'm just so bored with this team. I'm bored with Stotts. I'm bored with Olshey. Honestly, the only two players I want to keep are Dame and Nurk.
     
    Natebishop3, Jul 26, 2020
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    And Gary.
     
    Propagandist, Jul 26, 2020
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  16. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Nah. Not impressed.
     
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    Another Iowa State product! Love me some Matt Thomas, good guy!
     
    trailblazer18, Jul 26, 2020
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    100% yes. Nothing will change until the coaching philosophy changes. Maybe this shortened season with the team at virtually full strength and potentially not making the playoffs will be the kick in the pants that Olshey needs to upgrade the coaching. One can dream, I suppose.
    Side note: I don’t think Ariza or Hood would have changed things dramatically. The team defense stinks and Stotts is to blame.
     
    brooklynballer, Jul 26, 2020
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  19. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    That's all you gathered from this game? Maybe you should've watched it.
     
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    Yea me too. This team is just played out. It’s clearly not working
     
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