Game Thread GAME# 14: MAGIC @ BLAZERS - NOVEMBER 15, 2017 - WEDNESDAY, 7:00 (PST), NBCSNW

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When factoring in both offense & defense, who is the most improved Blazer this year so far?

Poll closed Nov 21, 2017.

  1. McCollum

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  2. Lillard

    9 vote(s)
    16.7%

  3. Turner

    10 vote(s)
    18.5%

  4. Nurkic

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Connaughton

    18 vote(s)
    33.3%

  6. Vonleh

    2 vote(s)
    3.7%

  7. Davis

    4 vote(s)
    7.4%

  8. Napier

    7 vote(s)
    13.0%

  9. Layman

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  10. Aminu

    4 vote(s)
    7.4%
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  1. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    The poster I replied to said:

    " We need a crappy old ref ..."

    I think Dick Bavetta qualifies on both counts.

    BNM
     
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  2. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    And I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling kids and your dog too
     
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    stampedehero Make Your Day, a Doobies Day Staff Member Moderator

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    Yea. He shriveled up like a prune.
     
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    I think he's better than both years...he's shooting free throws way better it seems to me
     
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    BrunoSOC Ripcity from Brazil

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    Vucevic is a tough match up. We gotta keep going, they are tough to beat but we can beat them. I Like Swanigan starts, well deserve it. Go Blazers!
     
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    Mr. Robot Well-Known Member

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    I dont care, ORL and two times SAC, we need to go 3-0 here and improve our record
    10-6 would sound really nice after all these losses
     
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    dviss1 Emcee Referee

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    Truth.
     
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  8. theprunetang

    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    So Ed is the Come Back Player of the year. Not Most Improved.
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Hey now!
     
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    GrandJury Well-Known Member

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    Hoping Dame breaks out from his season shooting funk

    30% shooting from 3 and shit even his FG percentage is at 40% right now

    I’m hoping he has a big night. It just doesn’t make sense after 15 games his numbers are that bad
     
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    Yeah Stotts needs to figure out how to cover stretch 5's. Lopez, Cousins, etc.....continue to be wide open against us. Yet I don't want Nurk away from the basket.
     
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    To answer the poll, I’ll go with Lillard. He’s turned himself into a legitimate defender and it doesn’t look like a fluke.

    Jury is still out on Connaughton. I think his minutes will shrink as Napier’s increases. Napier could be the answer to this question eventually.

    I’m going to patiently wait for Wade Baldwin though. I believe in his talent.
     
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    BrunoSOC Ripcity from Brazil

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    I hope turner have a good game again, he's looking finally comfortable with his mid here. But he can't shots 3. Shabazz Will play with some hungry for sure, hope our bench can get going. And maybe some minutes for Collins please
     
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    Tough poll question but I have to give the nod to Meyers. Not sure why, but these last eleven games he's never looked better. He just needs to keep doing what he's doing.
     
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    wearing a suit?
     
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    You have to remember, his aggression is leading to a career high in FTs for Dame and a bunch of open looks for his teammates. Shooting percentage isn't everything. Also, give the dude credit for his improved passing and defense.
     
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Nurk is hanging out with his guy Hezonja at a coffee shop somewhere.

    Neil...... do something! Bring Super Mario to Portland!
     
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    Bosnia&Herzegovina and Croatia are two borderline countries, both were part of former Yugoslavia

    so theres always greetings between players from Ex-Yu, such as Nurkic, Jokic, Teletovic, Teodosic, Vucevic, Zubac, Bender, Bojan and Bogdan Bogdanovic, Marjanovic, Dragic, Hezonja, Saric, Zizic...

    Hezonja will be UFA next summer if Im not mistaken
     
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    I’m given him mad credit on his defense. His passing has gotten better too but come on man he can’t be shooting like that out there. He’s our leader and franchise guy he has to be shooting way better than that.
     
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