Game Thread GAME# 16: BLAZERS @ BUCKS - NOVEMBER 21, 2019 - THURSDAY, 5:00 PM, TNT & NBCSNW

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Grade Carmelo's first outing as a Blazer

Poll closed Nov 26, 2019.

  1. A

    3 vote(s)
    4.7%

  2. A-

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. B

    5 vote(s)
    7.8%

  4. B-

    10 vote(s)
    15.6%

  5. C

    20 vote(s)
    31.3%

  6. C-

    12 vote(s)
    18.8%

  7. D

    4 vote(s)
    6.3%

  8. D-

    2 vote(s)
    3.1%

  9. F

    4 vote(s)
    6.3%

  10. Didn't watch the game

    4 vote(s)
    6.3%
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    AldoTrapani Well-Known Member

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    I can’t believe we got Skal for Swanigan
     
    AldoTrapani, Nov 21, 2019
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    yeah, and CJ won't be playing many games without Dame as long as he's a Blazer. So what matters is how he plays when Dame is healthy, and that's been the issue
     
    wizenheimer, Nov 21, 2019
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    I like what Skal has done but Skal needs to play WITH Zach, not instead of Zach.
     
    B-Roy, Nov 21, 2019
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    They can’t rebound. They’ll have a tough time beating anybody while they’re getting killed on the boards like that.
     
    tlongII, Nov 21, 2019
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    I can't believe we drafted Swanigan in the first place
     
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    Mediocre Man, Nov 21, 2019
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    that's what I was thinking.
    Another "what could have been" for this season. Both can hit 3-pointers and mid-range jumpers. Should be good together on defense.
    With Stotts as coach you never know if they'd play together, I can't remember if they did already.
     
    blazerfan11, Nov 21, 2019
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    LOL and true, but alas we must wait to late Jan
     
    Blazinaway, Nov 21, 2019
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    I wonder if Pelicans would be interested in swapping Holiday for CJ
     
    AldoTrapani, Nov 21, 2019
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    DeRozan for CJ swap...
     
    BigGameDamian, Nov 21, 2019
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    Noooo he’s just another CJ except he can’t shoot 3s atleast Cj does that..

    Cj for Jrue Holiday
     
    AldoTrapani, Nov 21, 2019
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    Why?
     
    KingSpeed, Nov 21, 2019
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    Someone said we played better when Skal was on the floor which is patently false. Skal was awesome but we played better when Tolliver was on the floor. I’m not making this up.
     
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    The coach discouraged him in training camp. Go pull up some of the interviews. Skal pretty much says in interviews that the staff wants him to hustle, rebound and play defense. That's just a lazy coach who isn't using the capabilities of a player because it takes having to draw up plays for him.
     
    Sheldon Shape, Nov 21, 2019
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    Its not because of Skal or Tolliver though. Skal got the privilege of playing more with Simons, Bazemore, and Hezonja, who were a combined 3 for 17.
     
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    You really jumped to a conclusion to keep your narrative going. It's just as plausible the coaching staff and Skal already knew he could shoot, but were encouraging him to add extra dimensions to his game. If you have a quote from the coaches or Skal where they told him not to shoot or that he couldn't shoot, I'll stand corrected.
     
    Tince, Nov 21, 2019
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    Stotts needs to stop fucking around with his minutes and his role. He's been terrific. Stop yanking him around you idiot. For Tolliver!???!?!!?
     
    Sheldon Shape, Nov 21, 2019
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    Ding ding ding! The flaw of the plus minus, especially in a small sample size. I thought Skal was very solid tonight, I'm sure you agree Bones.
     
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    Skal was phenomenal!
     
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    That's code for don't take any shots and know your role in the offense. There have been many coaches who have said that in the past and that's what it means. He hasn't looked for his shot all season. Tonight a sudden increase. Put 2 and 2 together.
     
    Sheldon Shape, Nov 21, 2019
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