Game Thread GAME# 72: PISTONS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 23, 2019 - SATURDAY, 7:00 PM, NBATV & NBCSNW

Exactly.

 

I think Dame could be the best Trail Blazers of all time. That last 3 minutes was fun to watch. Hitting big shots and assisting his teammates. When Nurk roll and score to tie the game he was in his face urging him and the next time he rolled, he dunk the ball. Simply amazing.

 

I think he is. Especially when you take into account the intangibles. He’s the ultimate team guy. We are damn lucky. Thank you Dame!

 

I think we have a shot if Zach busts out and we get some continued improvement from the rest of the team.

 

The key thing at the end of the game, is the ball didnt get stuck in hands.

Dame was still a little resistant to give the ball up - but he did. When he passed, the ball zipped around to everyone else. It was beautiful to watch

 

That is on the Comcast App. I was talking about the NBCNW App which you don't have to be on your at home wifi for. I use it all the time when I'm not home.

 

I love the fact that the guy who could do it the easiest (me) he has on ignore. Classic.

 

Jadefalcon wears fingernail polish? Wow.

 

Do you need a tissue? Here.

Spoiler

You've had drama with @BonesJones @Orion Bailey @KingSpeed @Cippy @Dougnsalem myself and a few others.
The one consistent with all of it is you.

At the end of the day
I told you something truthful, then asked you to stop.
You refused and instead decided to reference 'back in the day'.
Someone NOT ME decided to chime in and tell you. When someone asks you to stop calling them names you should just do that. If you don't, you look like a bully.
Instead you made the decision to continue. Even claiming you receive special treatment on the forum and lied about not getting dm's from mods telling you to stop.
You forced a mod to come in to confirm they've sent you DM's telling you to knock it off.. Only for you to go MIA in that thread.
Only to the next day take subtle shots. Which again forced a couple different mods to DM you and tell you to stop.

When it's all said and done, I'm here to talk basketball and all the extra shit is not worth the time to read.
You go ahead and roleplay like certain posters do in the OT section. Then wonder why this keeps happening.
Clearly it's nothing you've done. You're just innocent John Lukrofka. You're really just a victim.

 

Same here I had a cat for 18 years, we put him to sleep after 3 years of doing everything we could to stop the cancer. I miss him.

 

Has Turner become completely irrelevant on this team? Honestly, why do we even play him anymore? We would benefit by giving his minutes to rookies. I hope we cut him in the offseason.

 

I guess i wasn't really sure about that.

 

I totally understand the Turner issues. I also know his numbers suck. But i got a different feel when i was at the game last night. Turner gives the group he plays with a certain level of moxie that is really hard to explain. Seriously the guy plays hard and verbally lights people up on the court. He gets into opposing players heads in a weird way. Just can't quite explain it?

 

I'm usually on the "Let the Cake Bake" crew also. My point is if you get a chance at a impact player that does the things Griffin can do the Blazers better try to get that guy on the team. It's like if you get a chance at a one year rental on a guy like Anthony Davis. If that chance is there? They fucking better take that chance instead of waiting for Collins to get better. Could you imagine telling Damian Lillard "Nah..... We will just wait until Collins matures a bit and see what we got". That would be the first and best way to helping Lillard pack his bags.

 

A. @Orion Bailey can screw a bucket of staples cuz he didn't show up to my painting party, thank goodness my wife helps.

B. The funny thing about his post is that it is more proof he just skims the forum looking for attention. Need a GIF? I COULDA DONE THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Then he misses out on the thanks. Poor guy

 

Maybe the best way to get someone to take you off ignore would be to offer the service?

 

Turner does some things well. Especially in transition. Which is why I think if you’re gonna play Jake he needs ET. Their styles match, and ET does do a good job of keeping his head up while dribbling.

The problem is really on offense in the half court. He cant shoot, and the spacing for the whole team suffers, if he’s playing with another non threat in terms of scoring range the spacing gets really bad... Then theres the turn overs, he makes some stupidly bad plays here and there, and he doesnt take care of the ball. I think you could say Nurk is that way at times, the difference is Nurks so important to the team that you give him more of a pass then ET gets.

ET was never a great fit for Stotts system. So combine the fit, the turnovers and the Contract and he’s an easy target... I dont blame him for taking the contract but I cant believe NO offered it.

 

This what I think we are just as good offensely with or without CJ. Here my reasoning right now everyone is touching the ball and so that's putting them mentality in the game on both sides of the ball. Dame to me actually playing better overall and he shooting the ball better. He takes less shots but still getting his points and assist rate has gone up too. Stotts is right he controlling the offensive and the game better. But i thought our defense would be better. Last night we play defense in spurts I thought 2nd play it in 1st half and of course the last 2 minutes we played excellent defense.

 

I personally hope Jake is let go first. I know some can't get past his 10 or so good games he has had in 2.5 years, but his minutes should be given to the rookies. At least give them to someone who can make some sort of contribution.