Game Thread GAME# 10: HAWKS @ BLAZERS - NOVEMBER 10, 2019 - SUNDAY, 6:00 PM, NBCSNW

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Nov 8, 2019.

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Who should start at Power Forward?

Poll closed Nov 15, 2019.

  1. Hezonja

    7 vote(s)
    14.9%

  2. Hoard

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Labissiere

    9 vote(s)
    19.1%

  4. Little

    18 vote(s)
    38.3%

  5. Tolliver

    3 vote(s)
    6.4%

  6. Another Blazer not listed above

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  7. It should be a rotating job, depending on match-ups, who's been hot, direction of the wind, etc.

    8 vote(s)
    17.0%

  8. I don't care

    2 vote(s)
    4.3%
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  1. OneSport3

    OneSport3 The Knowledge Hoarder

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    I could see a crossroads coming with Ant and CJ similar to what the Warriors had with Steph and Monta Ellis. At some point, you're going to have to pick one.
     
    OneSport3, Nov 10, 2019
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    wizenheimer Well-Known Member

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    a more athletic Jeff Hornacek would be better but that's a real high ceiling

    Byron Scott?
     
    wizenheimer, Nov 10, 2019
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  3. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Ant is a legit 6’4 with a 6’9 wingspan. That compares really well with Zach LaVine, Bradley Beal, among others. He needs more muscle on that frame though.
     
    B-Roy, Nov 10, 2019
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    He's already a lot stronger than last year. He'll only get stronger. As long as he maintains his ungodly bounce.
     
    theprunetang, Nov 10, 2019
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    More Klay instead of Monta, but ya, same premise.
     
    illmatic99, Nov 10, 2019
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    HailBlazers RipCity

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    CJ actually looked a lot better at handling the trap than Dame tonight.
     
    HailBlazers, Nov 10, 2019
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    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    easy decision
     
    Scalma, Nov 10, 2019
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  8. 42N8Bounce

    42N8Bounce Red Hot And Rebuilding

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    Some nice photos from the win tonight -

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    It's nice to get that first home win of the season.
     
    42N8Bounce, Nov 10, 2019
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    Me either. CJ would be a better scorer off the bench.
     
    blazerfan11, Nov 10, 2019
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    Bruno_Sabino From Brasil (Belem-PA)

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    Was ugly but we will take! Big win. We needed!
     
    Bruno_Sabino, Nov 10, 2019
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    Bruno_Sabino From Brasil (Belem-PA)

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    Hmm ...
     
    Bruno_Sabino, Nov 10, 2019
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Dame is literally having a 50/40/90 season, well he’s at 49/39/91, which on his usage rate is insane. He’s prime steph right now.
     
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    HailBlazers RipCity

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    MVP.
     
    HailBlazers, Nov 10, 2019
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    Oddly I thought CJ played pretty well tonight - just couldn't get the deep ball to go in until the last one in OT. He was active, had some tough drives, etc. Hopefully seeing those last two shots go in late will help break him out of that slump.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    some of the things that were happening to him were just comical. Like a perfect storm. Even the play where it saves it directly into a Huerter 3....

    it’s like the basketball gods were doing everything in their power to push him lower.
     
    B-Roy, Nov 10, 2019
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    basketball gods are cruel some times. I have absolutely no worries about his ability to get it back.

    What concerns me more is getting Ant 30 mpg. He's way better than even I was anticipating to start the year. Dude is ready to break out.
     
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    damn that would be sweet
     
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    James lamphear Well-Known Member

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    The 5 minute over time quarter might been the best basketball they play all season.
     
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    I think actually Simons is better than CJ today, but CJ will play better in the future.
    Simons so far this season is shooting 56.6 effective field goal percentage , while CJ is shooting a miserable 42 % effective field goal percentage.

    I have as much confidence that Simons will hit an open 3 compared to CJ, and more confidence that Simons will do the right thing in choosing 2-point shots compared to CJ, which is supposed to be CJs strong point.

    CJ is shooting 40 percent on 2 point shots, while Simons is shooting 56 percent on 2 point shots.

    It's a long season so things will change, but right now today I think Simons is better.
     
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    Simons has quietly also improved defensively, seemingly by the game. I like him guarding point guards, his length and athleticism seems to give them problems. Last two games he’s had to guard two of the shiftiest point guards in the league and held his own. That’s encouraging. I expect to see him draw Fox a lot on Tuesday.
     
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