Game Thread GAME# 11: GRIZZLIES @ BLAZERS - NOVEMBER 7, 2017 - TUESDAY, 7:00 (PST), NBCSNW

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Grade the Blazers' new logo

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    Will he ever he a two way player?
     
    H.C., Nov 7, 2017
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    They have a great bench. That has been why they have a winning record. Their second unit comes in and does really well.
     
    kjironman1, Nov 7, 2017
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    I'll be totally honest. you know I don't go look at the stats when it comes to that stuff, I base it on what I see. He's quick enough to be, it's just that defiensive tenacity is such a mental thing. I think he is going to be so good on the offensive end, it doesn't matter. You play him next to an Ed Davis type player and he will be fine. He's got some special talent and he's still growing. There aren't too many "two way" guys out there, we'll see. He's definitely fun to watch.
     
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    Sounds like McLemore is on a G League assignment. Not sure where he got hurt?
     
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    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Yeah, he's in the gleague. Played a game there just the other day. Dont know why KingSpeed said he was hurt?
     
    Strenuus, Nov 7, 2017
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    "Ben McLemore underwent surgery to repair a non-displaced fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot and will be sidelined for an estimated 12 weeks.

    According to the Grizzlies press release, the injury occurred when he landed on another player’s foot after driving to the basket during a pick-up game in Los Angeles. Based on the early estimate, McLemore is expected to return in late October or early November, which means he'll miss training camp, the entire preseason and the first couple weeks of the regular season. This obviously greatly diminishes his fantasy appeal. Tyreke Evans, Wayne Selden and Troy Daniels figure to be the biggest beneficiaries if McLemore misses more time than expected.

    Aug 8 - 1:54 PM"
     
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    McLemore was sent to the G-league for rehab purposes, so that may be the source of confusion.
     
    Darkwebs, Nov 7, 2017
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    Hence, G-league. So rehab start should be the proper term used, not that he's hurt, since he's playing basketball and not actually doing nothing.

    #semanticsmatter
     
    Strenuus, Nov 7, 2017
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    To Be fair. I didn't know he was coming back from injury when i looked. So it's not like i knew. I was actually wondering why he was in G league?
     
    kjironman1, Nov 7, 2017
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Same reason he says HALF the things he says.
     
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    I don't think he'll ever be a two way player. Especially if he stays in NY.
    However I'm not sure why you brought up KP when I brought up two way centers.
    Only can think is that in your old age you're going senile.
     
    H.C., Nov 7, 2017
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    No, I understand he's a Durk type 7 foot stretch PF....... I was just curious if people cionsidered him a center. Saw a tweet form some east coast writer the other night talking about he is one of the best "BIGS" in the game. I don't really consider him a big. He has post game, but not your prototypical "BIG" obviously.
     
    THE HCP, Nov 7, 2017
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    We can win this game if we play quickly and limit or shut down Gasol. I think Nurk is gonna get in trouble in this game, but I hope not. Sure wish we had Meyers....he loves pissing Marc off.

    And I never thought I would say that.

    We also don't defend the 3 point line very well, which will be a problem, as Memphis is a good 3-point team.

    Take Marc out of the game and play at our speed, and we'll be fine.
     
    Jade Falcon, Nov 7, 2017
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    Not really. Memphis shoots a lot of threes but they don't make them enough. 33%. like i said in the pregame they are ranked 22nd in 3 pt shooting. Blazers are way better shooting 3's.
     
    kjironman1, Nov 7, 2017
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    Here is another thing you don't see much. The Griz are in the middle of a 5 game road trip. This is their 3rd game but they played the Clippers and Lakers on their first two as a B2B at Staples. So one of their B2B's this year is really a no travel day on the road. They have a day off before this game and limited travel to Portland. Memphis will be ready for this game.
     
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    Memphis has also got some pretty good wins so far this year. New Orleans, Golden State, Houston twice, Clippers
    This team is not a bad team at all. Why the losses to the Lakers and Dallas? Anyone's guess?
     
    kjironman1, Nov 7, 2017
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    What's this have to do with the Blazers game thread?
     
    BigGameDamian, Nov 7, 2017
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    Remember when Knick’s fans boo’d the pick of porzingis? Now look at him, the dude turned 22 in August and look how he’s playing. His potential is a bit beyond dirk if he can figure out the defensive end
     
    Cippy91, Nov 7, 2017
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    Well....that's what I get for reading Blazer's Edge. I hate that blog anyways.
     
    Jade Falcon, Nov 7, 2017
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    Blazers edge is cancer
     
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