Game Thread GAME# 3: BLAZERS @ LAKERS - DECEMBER 28, 2020 - MONDAY, 7:00, NBATV & NBCSNW

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Hypothetically, would you be willing to trade for James Harden if we don't have to give up Dame?

Poll closed Jan 2, 2021.

  1. Yes

    46 vote(s)
    69.7%

  2. No

    20 vote(s)
    30.3%
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  1. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    There better not have been any criticism for CJ tonight. he's been terrific the past two games. Very clear and concerted effort from him to get his teammates involved and get to the line more.
     
    illmatic99, Dec 28, 2020
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    ehizzy3 RIP mgb

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    our announcers would never laugh like that when/if Dame gets swatted hard like that. I guess life is easier as the defending champs
     
    ehizzy3, Dec 28, 2020
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    Loved his passing. Always thought he could do it...just didn't seem very willing. Didn't shoot well tonight (7-21) but found other ways to contribute. That has not often been the case in the past.
     
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    Wish I had an animated gif of the slow mo block - it's beautiful!!!
     
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  5. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    another one

     
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    Of course there was... People love to hate!

    Now trade him for Harden!
     
    Tince, Dec 28, 2020
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    definite change in CJ this yr so far. getting to the line more, passing more, and shooting more threes. something seems to have clicked.
     
    illmatic99, Dec 28, 2020
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I mean.... I still would.
     
    Natebishop3, Dec 28, 2020
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    The 2nd unit actually took leads with CJ running the show tonight as well. It ran pretty smoothly.
     
    theprunetang, Dec 28, 2020
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    I would too! We need to consolidate talent and get more elite talent on this roster.
     
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    Whatever he still started 9 games last year and played 35-40 minutes a game in the last 12 games of the season. Terry trusts him.
     
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    There will be matchups where Collins/Giles are a better option than Kanter. The "Can't play Kanter" slogan has proven to be a real thing at his other landing spots for a reason.
     
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    "How come Lebron doesn't get superstar calls anymore? Is it because no fans?? "

    "Not a single foul on Dame has been a foul...such a wack "superstar".
    Manufactured."

    Two of the funnier posts over on the Lakers fan forum. They really think that the Lakers get no calls. How delusional are they?
     
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    The Lakers will be just fine come playoff time. Probably shouldnt overract to a regular season game.
     
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    enes can get double doubles in his sleep. he'll get picked on in some matchups, but he's a great talent to have on the bench. best hands of any bigman on the team. And his screens are bone-jarring. such a contrast to the nonsense Whiteside was up to in that respect
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Fans of every team can act delusional. The worst non call I saw tonight was the no call when hood air balled that runner when his arm got obviously hit.
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Enes pretty much offers the exact same skill set as Montrezl Harrell, but with better screens. And yes, they have the same defensive shortcomings. Both have a place in lineups though.
     
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    The guy also can't seem to get his arms up when defending in the paint. It's the weirdest thing, a guy is driving and his arms are down, then the ball goes up and so do his arms. Oh well, can't have it all I guess.
     
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    Another Fun Fact:

    We are in sole possession of the longest win streak in the West!!!
     
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    No surprise. The average post length is about 5 words over there.
     
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