Blazers need 3 point scoring

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    But, but, he's leading the league in 3 pt. shooting percentage!
     
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    The Blazers won with 15+ in the Dec 20 home 118-103 win over ORL Magic. Blazers scored 17 of 36 vs ORL 7 of 28. What a great game for the Blazer backcourt, with 36 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, and a steal in 36 min for Dame, and 31 points, with 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and a steal for CJ.

    Dame led scoring 7 of 13, CJ scored 4 of 8, Gary scored 2 of 3, Kent scored 2 of 4, and Melo and Tolliver each scored 1 of 2. Hassan and Mario were each 0 of 1 and Simons was 0 of 2.

    This was a good defensive game that seems to indicate progress and the real possibility that we will be successful with the 5+ game winning streak!
     
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    The Blazers lost the swish3 contest in the Dec 21 home 113-106 win over MIN Twolves. Blazers scored 13 of 35 vs MIN 15 of 37. This was an excellent game for Hassan who scored 16 points with 22! rebounds, 2 assists, 7 blocks, and a steal in 38 min. Dame, CJ, Kent, and Skal also had strong games with noteworthy defensive play.

    CJ led scoring 5 of 10, Dame scored 3 of 12, Kent scored 2 of 4, Skal and Simons each scored 1 of 2, and Gary scored 1 of 3. Tolliver was 0 of 2.

    Blazers need more swish3 scoring and to continue to improve on defense. Let's continue the winning streak!
     
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    The Blazers severely lost the swish3 contest Dec 23 in the 94-102 loss to the NOP Pelicans again! Blazers scored an appalling 4 of 29 (season low!) vs NOP 15 of 35. In the 1st half, Blazers scored 1 of 14 (7.1%), and in the 3rd and 4th Q, Blazer swish3 shooting was also unacceptable.

    CJ led scoring 2 of 10, Kent scored 1 of 2, and Melo scored 1 of 4. Dame was 0 of 10, Simons was 0 of 1, and Gary was 0 of 2. The Blazers
    desperately need a swish3 shooter or 2 and to counter the swish3 scoring by NOP. This loss is a major disappointment!

    Blazers were out-rebounded 48-55, played inconsistent and at times weak defense, and looked especially impotent in the 2nd half. The Pelicans are a losing team, so this should have been the 5th in the winning streak. Unless the Blazers can get back to 15+ swish3s per game, the 50% win curve will stay out of reach. Let's see better swish3 scoring, rebounding, and determined defense or the next games and a winning season are unlikely.
     
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    The Blazers won the swish3 contest in the Dec 26 115-121 loss at the UTA Jazz. Blazers scored 15 of 34 vs UTA 14 of 36. The Blazers made the contest as close as 1 point in the 4th Q after trailing the entire game, but could not make key shots at the end needed to win the game.

    Dame led scoring 7 of 13, CJ scored 3 of 8, Kent scored 2 of 4, Gary scored 1 of 2, Simons scored 1 of 3, and Melo scored 1 of 4. For the upcoming LAL game, the Blazers will probably need at least 18 swish3s for a chance to win. Let's hope that Dame, CJ, Kent, Gary, Melo, and 2 or 3 others can contribute and the defense can be determined and aggressive to beat the Lakers!
     
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    The Blazers won the swish3 contest in the Dec 28 home loss 120-128 to LAL. Blazers scored 15 of 35 vs LAL 11 of 32. This was a tough loss in which the Blazers had the lead multiple times including the 4th Q, but the unacceptable officiating held down the chance for a win. The hostile officiating on our home court needs to be remedied by the coaches and Olshey who should argue for consistent calls to the NBA.

    Tolliver led scoring 4 of 5, Dame scored 4 of 13, Kent scored 2 of 4, CJ scored 2 of 8, Simons scored 1 of 1, Gary scored 1 of 1, and Melo scored 1 of 2. Skal was 0 of 1, and started but was injured after only 2 min. There were flashes of good defense that could have resulted in a win with professional level consistent refereeing, and Kent deserves kudos along with Hassan. Although we fell short of 18 swish3s, it as a good effort.

    Let's hope that Skal is OK, we can get consistent officiating, Tolliver, Kent, Gary, and others can keep efficient swish3 scoring, and our defense can progress to being more consistent and effective for wins in upcoming games.
     
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    The Blazers won the swish3 contest although shooting a lower (41.2% vs 56.5%) fraction in the Dec 30 home loss 116-122 to the PHO Suns. This was a tough loss in which we blew a 19 point lead from a 1st half in which Dame was 5 of 5 and we scored 12 swish3s to end up with only 14 swish3s at the end. Blazers scored 14 of 34 vs PHO 13 of 23.

    Dame led scoring 5 of 12, Gary scored 3 of 6, Kent scored 2 of 3, Simons scored 2 of 5, Tolliver scored 1 of 2, and CJ scored 1 of 4. The 2nd half runs by the Suns were not responded to as Blazer swish3 shooting went cold. We simply need accurate swish3 shooting in the stretch! Blazer defense was weak in this game, and the Suns out-rebounded us 42-44. The Suns wanted this one with more determination.

    This was a disheartening loss to a losing record opponent that we should have beat. Brooker had 15 FT points, which is more than all Blazers combined! We are not getting the expected at least fair shake from the refs on our home court. That is unacceptable! Let's look for some better 2nd half play, improved and consistent defense, and more swish3 shooting to get some wins on the road trip to start the new year.
     
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    The Blazers lost the swish3 contest in the Jan 1 loss 93-117 in NY to the NYK. Blazers scored 10 of 32 vs NYK 14 of 36. This was a terrible blowout embarrassment loss to a low status team in which Blazer defense was remarkably weak and 4th Q scoring was anemic. Blazers were out-rebounded 47-55. NYK had better shooting against the Blazers than any other opponent this season.

    Melo led scoring 3 of 5, CJ scored 3 of 7, Gary scored 1 of 2, Tolliver scored 1 of 3, Kent scored 1 of 5, and Dame scored 1 of 8. Simons was 0 of 2. The Blazers allowed Randle, Portis, and Bullock each to make 3 swish3s!

    The Blazers will need to play significantly harder with rebounds, defense, passing, communication, and better swish3 shooting or we face a long losing streak. The Blazers must find someone to score swish3s in the 4th Q to counter swish3 runs by opponents that blow the game wide open. Let's imagine a major improvement in intensity, determination, defensive stops, rebounds, points in the paint, passing, off-ball movement, and teamwork against the Wizards and the rest of the road trip.
     
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    The Blazers lost the swish3 contest in the 122-103 win over WAS Wizards Jan 3. Blazers scored only 6 of 25 vs WAS 11 of 33. Blazers led most of the game but the 15 point swish3 advantage kept WAS close at several points. Blazers need more and better swish3 shooting.

    Dame and CJ led each scoring 2 of 6, Melo scored 1 of 1, and Kent scored 1 of 4. Simons and Tolliver were each 0 of 1, while Gary and Mario were each 0 of 3.

    To be competitive with the Heat, swish3 scoring needs to exceed 15 Let's imagine the Blazers finding someone to make 5 of 6, a few 3 of 4s, 2 of 3s, and multiple 1 of 2s. Scoring 45+ swish3 points against the Heat will be a challenge against the strong defense of MIA, but may lead to a win.
     
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    How can you talk about the Heat game without mentioning Meyers "The Hammer" Leonard's elite swish3 shooting prowess?!
     
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    The Blazers lost the swish3 contest in the Jan 5 loss in Miami 111-122 by a 15 point margin. Blazers scored 13 of 37 vs MIA Heat 18 of 44. Blazers were out-rebounded 40-47 and had a lot fewer assists, 21-34. The Blazers trailed the entire game, not playing strong defense and trailing by double digits beginning with a score of 14-4, and allowing MIA 6 swish3s in the 1st Q.

    Dame led scoring 6 of 12, Gary scored 2 of 5, Simons scored 2 of 6, Mario scored 1 of 2, Tolliver scored 1 of 3, and Kent scored 1 of 5. Melo was 0 of 4. The Blazers allowed Dragic to score 7 of 10 swish3s and 29 points off the bench! NBA leading swish3 % scorer Meyers scored 3 of 7. MIA had 7 players in double figures.

    The 18 swish3s that I predicted the Blazers would need for a good chance to win is accurate, and will be needed again on Jan 7 for a good chance to stay with the TOR Raptors. Let's hope we can find enough swish3 scoring power to be competitive in Canada.

     
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    And Meyers was 3-7 from swish3! 42.9%
     
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    The Blazers lost the swish3 contest in the Jan 7 win 101-99 over TOR Raptors. The Blazers scored 13 of 35 vs TOR 15 of 42. This was a great come from behind finish in which Melo, Hassan, and Dame played starring roles! Key swish3s by Dame (2 of them) and Melo in the closing minutes allowed taking the lead with 3.3 sec remaining. Blazer defense and rebounding in the 4th Q were strong and pulled this win out.

    Melo led scoring 5 of 8, Dame scored 4 of 7, Simons scored 2 of 4, Mario scored 1 of 2, and Kent scored 1 of 5. Nassir was 0 of 1, Gary was 0 of 2, and CJ was 0 of 6. Long swish3s by Dame in the last min were trademark Dame time winners showing great determination. The key pass by CJ to Melo and the confident 16' game winning Melo FG were an excellent ending! Dame scored 2 and Melo scored 1 key swish3s in the closing minutes!

    This was a turning point game in which the Blazers were strongly out-rebounded 45-57, which was improved from a 1st Q deficit of 14-22 rebounds. The Blazers scored only 14% of 1st Q swish3s vs TOR 44% and were down 15-24 after 1 Q. The Blazers won this game by tightening up defense to allow only 21 points in the 4th Q by TOR while shooting 75% of swish3s and 63% of FG. This kind of 4th Q performance wins games!

    What has been severely distressing in the Knicks, Heat, and Raptors games has been the porous defense in the paint, allowing a stream of easy layups, dunks, and <6' away FG while allowing opponent offensive rebounds and 2nd or 3rd chance scores. This has to stop, and should stop from this game 4th Q on. Hassan deserves a lot of credit for his defense, blocks (7!), screens (like the one for Dame on the game-tying swish3), and rebounds (16). Let's get Mario, Tolliver, Kent, CJ, Simons, and Dame to keep scrambling for those rebounds while keeping between them and the basket, and to look for chances to free Dame up with screens and double screens and more wins over top NBA teams!
     
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    The Blazers lost the swish3 contest in the 102-116 loss Jan 9 to MIN TWolves. The Blazers scored 11 of 37 vs MIN 13 of 32. The Blazers played well only in the 1st Q, scoring only 13 points in the 2nd Q, making only 14% of swish3s and 27% of FG and with 0 assists! For the game, Blazers were out-rebounded 41-56!

    CJ led scoring 3 of 4, Gary scored 3 of 6, Dame scored 3 of 10, Hassan scored 1 of 1, and Nassir scored 1 of 3. Hoard and Simons were each 0 of 1, Melo was 0 of 3, Kent and Tolliver were each 0 of 4. For the game, Blazers made only 36% of FG and had only 14 assists! This is losing basketball.

    It is important that Blazers get over illnesses and injuries and return to the energy exhibited in beating the Raptors. Let's hope for better in the coming home stand.
     
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    The Blazers lost the swish3 contest in the 101-122 home loss Jan 11 to MIL Bucks. Blazers scored only 10 of 36 (a weak 27.8%) vs MIL 14 of 38 (36.8%). The Blazers were out-rebounded again! 48-60, and trailed from early in the 2nd Q. Hassan was missing due to illness.

    Melo scored 3 of 7, Dame scored 3 of 8, CJ scored 3 of 9, and Tolliver scored 1 of 5. Simons and Hoard were each 0 of 1, Nassir was 0 of 2, and Kent was 0 of 3. The Blazers sorely need more swish3 scoring!

    The Blazers can and should win the CHO Hornets game on Monday to get win 17 and minimize the losing streak.
     
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    The Blazers lost the swish3 contest in the Jan 13 home win 115-112 over CHO Hornets. Blazers scored 16 of 37 vs CHO 18 of 38. This was an excellent game for Tolliver who led the 4th Q comeback after the Blazers lost the 16 point halftime lead due to excellent 4 of 4 swish3 shooting by CHO. Tolliver scored 16 of the Blazers' 24 points in the 4th Q, and made plays to keep the lead. Tolliver is impressive!

    CJ scored 5 of 8, Dame scored 5 of 10, Tolliver scored 2 of 3, Kent scored 1 of 3, and Melo, Gary, and Simons each scored 1 of 4. Hassan was 0 of 1.

    The 43.2% swish3 and 50.6% FG shooting was just enough to beat CHO, but at least 15 swish3s and even better % will be needed to beat HOU.
     
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    The Blazers lost the swish3 contest, and failed to score 15, in the Jan 15 win 117-107 in Houston over the Rockets. Blazers scored 11 of 36 vs HOU 16 of 49. This was an excellent win for the Blazers, who played determined defense and kept up the halftime lead.

    CJ led scoring 3 of 6, Tolliver scored 2 of 5, Kent scored 2 of 10, Nassir scored 1 of 1, Melo scored 1 of 2, Gary scored 1 of 3, Dame scored 1 of 8. Simons was 0 of 1. There was distributed swish3 scoring, and critical swish3s by CJ and Melo back to back at about 4 min that iced the game.

    Holding James Harden to his season low scoring, good defense in the 2nd Q and 2nd half, winning rebounds 58-50, and winning FT by 9 points all contributed to a win that shows staying in the playoff zone is not out of reach. Let's imagine another good game against the DAL Mavericks!
     
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    The Blazers decisively lost (by 33 points) the swish3 contest in the Jan 17 loss 112-120 to the DAL Mavericks. Blazers scored just 9 of 30 vs DAL 20 of 47. Blazers allowed Doncic to score a career high 8 swish3s and Hardaway to score 5. CJ spained his left ankle after playing only 11 min.

    Dame scored 3 of 10, Kent scored 2 of 5, Tolliver scored 1 of 2, and Melo, Simons, and Gary were each 1 of 4. CJ was 0 of 1.

    Although Dame started off with hot swish3 shooting that gave an early 12-2 lead, DAL swish3 shooting got them back in the game. Blazers were out-rebounded 40-43 and had a 7 point FT deficit. There was some energetic Blazer play to stay close in the 4th Q, but adverse foul calls throughout the game, missed shots, turnovers, and inconsistent defense added up to a Blazer loss.

    Let's aim for 15+ swish3 scoring, rebounding, passing, defense, and energy to beat OKC tomorrow!
     
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    The Blazers won the swish3 contest in the Jan 18 loss 106-119 to the OKC Thunder. Blazers scored 12 of 32 vs OKC 7 of 22. There were only 8 Blazers, as CJ and Tolliver were not in uniform. CJ was injured, but why in the world was Tolliver out? He is being traded, but not yet!

    This was a career best game for Gary, who scored 5 of 9, scored 30 points, and didn't miss a shot until the 4th Q on his 21st birthday! Dame scored 5 of 12, and Simons and Little were each 1 of 3. Mario and Hoard were each 0 of 1, and Melo was 0 of 3.

    This is a depleted team that did not have enough player energy to compete in the 4th Q, and needs some recovery. In the coming home stand, Blazers need CJ and Tolliver for additional swish3 scoring.
     
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    The Blazers won the swish3 contest in the 129-124 OT home win over GSW. Dame scored 61 points for a new Blazer record! The Blazers scored 14 of 44 vs GSW 9 of 36. This was a great game for Dame and Hassan and Mario, and was exciting as the Blazers trailed most of the game to come back in the 4th Q and OT. Early 33% swish3 shooting vs GSW 0% gave a 1st Q lead of 27-23, with FT keeping GSW in it, then GSW 50% shooting in the 2nd Q gave them a 53-57 lead at the half, which they carried through the 3rd Q into the 4th Q and OT when the incisive determination of Dame as team leader and Dame time swish3 shooting brought Dame to record swish3 scoring and the win.

    Dame led scoring 11 of 20, Mario scored 1 of 2, Simons scored 1 of 9, and Gary scored 1 of 10. Nassir was 0 of 1 and Melo was 0 of 2.

    This was a much needed come from behind win over a depleted GSW team that we needed to beat, and it depended on late game fighting spirit that is what we needed. This was a really entertaining game that included some beautiful swish3s by Dame and showed that we can win!
     
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