Its because he doesnt watch the games and uses that stat as his only judgement. But then thats enough for him to know more than anyone around here. Different day, same story..... Instead of going back into the other thread he created and debating hos stance he kust starts a new thread. No debate. Just statements putting other peoples bbiq down without anything to back himself up. Yawning over here... mayne cause i just woke up. So how bout that diamond project? Sounds like it is slowing gears the last couple weeks?
The bench had very little do with the meltdown in the 4th other than that they were on the floor while CJ was playing some seriously clueless basketball.
Just want to point out that benches are usually worse on the road. So that also means the other teams bench usually plays better at home. Yeah the bench hasn't been very good, but when you're playing on the road you basically just need your bench to play solid enough basketball that it doesn't lead to losses. You need them to take up minutes so guys can stay rested. While they haven't shot well, Hood, Curry or Layman they've kept them in games and haven't had any epic meltdowns. I think that's about all you can hope for at this point.
Wonder what the comments will be after the Toronto game. Kanter not going so should see more Collins and Leonard. What happens if we lose? Do we finally get a reprieve from the department of redundancy department? What happens if we win? Claims that Kanter really doesn’t make a difference? Sigh. Just watching the 2nd team play with Kanter & Hood I feel more comfortable about the team. Even when Leonard played good (for Leonard) I worried. Collins has been inconsistent and largely nonexistent offensively. I’ll take what we have over what we had.
Our bench doing what there supposed to do keep the game closed or gain a little or don't lose little that night. But if you look at it when Dame or CJ in the game with there not going get shots like they do if Turner is in there that night. But I am worried a little on Hood shooting though he a little off lately.
Another possibility: has the bench's "performance" these past few games provided more evidence for the Turner supporters that the second unit performs better with him than without?
I notice you didn't say that was incorrect. I've given credit where credit is due to CJ when he is playing well or shooting efficiently. He was terrible in the 4th quarter last night. To ignore that would be unrealistic.
I'm not saying you're wrong, but aren't you one of the proponents of breaking up Dame and CJ? That they can't go deep in the playoffs together? That is something I vehemently disagree with.
The bench rotation is fucked. Curry/Hood/Kanter is crap. Our 4 off the bench should be Kanter, Collins, Jake, and unfortunately Turner.
There are some things Dame+CJ do very well. But perform well in the Playoffs together is not one of them. So yes, for some time I have been an advocate of getting someone to go with Dame who is a better fit all around for the team while they might not be as good of a one-on-one scorer. Also, they are fighting against a historical hill. In the history of the NBA, I can't find 2 ball dominant, smallish guards who don't play defense very well that have had much success. The closest to me is Curry/Ellis and while that was a fun, exciting, scoring duo, they accomplished nothing in the post-season. Thomas/Dumars is also close in size but Dumars was an All-NBA defender which is something neither Dame or CJ come close to. I like them both individually both as people and as players, but as a duo, it creates some gaping holes and I also believe, keeps the team from developing a rhythm at times. I would love to be proven wrong, but since CJ became the starting PG, the Blazers are 5-14 in the Playoffs. For as much as they are paid and the percentage of shots they take and the style they play with, that just doesn't seem to be a recipe for success. Yes they need better pieces around them but no matter who is around them, they are still taking a majority of the shots in an often efficient manner. It's been 4 years. The sample size for me is over.
I must be watching a different channel being up here in Canada! Kanter may we’ll have been the needle-moving piece! 5 quality wins and more...I see a confidence coming over this team!
This post is so moronic. He liked the Hood pickup, so that's he went blame him and will instead blame Kanter even though... Hood: 0pts, 0ast, 1reb, 0-5FG (20min) Curry: 0pts, 0ast, 0reb, 0-4FG (20min) Kanter: 9pts, 8reb, 1ast 3-6FG (18min) For someone who only reads box scores, even this take is absolutely terrible.
Yes, I have heard your argument. I believe the issue has always been the complementary players. Nurk's emergence this year makes the size of our guards less important. We have better depth with Kanter and Hood. And Layman has really stepped up his game. The playoffs are always a crap shoot, but I believe we're much better equipped to win in the postseason this season.
I forgot to mention coaching. If Stotts doesn't learn to adjust in the playoffs we will probably still be in trouble. We do not lack talent though.
