GAME THREAD: BULLS @ BLAZERS - 11/22/13, FRIDAY, 7 PM, CSNNW

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  1. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    Was one of the most entertaining games of the season
     
    magnifier661, Nov 22, 2013
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Well, we certainly couldn't even think about trading him after CJ went down. That wasn't even a realistic option.

    I've always been such a huge fan of his heart and his energy and his effort, but he seemed so off during the preseason. It's great to see him playing so well. He is the heart of this team, the little engine that could, and I love that he brings it every night. The NBA pissed him off and we're reaping the benefits.

    With all that said, I'm still not sure how we're going to find minutes for CJ. I still think a trade will have to happen at some point. Not sure if that will involve Wes, but I don't see us keeping CJ on the bench forever.
     
    Natebishop3, Nov 22, 2013
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    Wow. A night of mixed emotions.

    The good: Blazers beat a respectable team with both LMA and the bench having off nights. Fantastic!

    The bad: I hate to see Rose go down again. I don't wish that on any player (except Kobe and Oden). It makes the NBA as a whole a little less fun to watch.
     
    oldmangrouch, Nov 22, 2013
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  4. BrianFromWA

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    He did take LMA out of his game. If Wes doesn't have the Game of His Season, we lose by 20.
     
    BrianFromWA, Nov 22, 2013
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    Same here. It allows us to sneak up on other teams like ninjas.
     
    Darkwebs, Nov 22, 2013
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    I want to know what Stotts said at halftime! The most important adjustment was how to combat Chicago doubling LaMarcus. He killed them with skip passes to the back side, and his teammates made Chicago pay with some big 3s. Our defense also stepped up and led to some easier baskets, but when it got down to it, we broke down their half court defense when we needed to and that was huge.
     
    LuckyShot, Nov 22, 2013
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    Nice, looking forward to it.

    9 in a row!

    Hate reading that Rose got hurt though.
     
    noknobs, Nov 22, 2013
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    As we've seen with some teams, the current CBA matters. Having Wes as cheap as we have him after that first year.... Is there anyone 5-6 years into their career that contributes like he does at his salary level? Someone here will find a few, but it's a small list.
     
    BLAZINGGIANTS, Nov 22, 2013
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    The bench was bad.

    Only 8 points on 3-13 shooting.

    Right now the bench consists of Mo and Dorell - the rest clearly aren't ready for consistent minutes.

    Hurry up, CJ!
     
    Fez Hammersticks, Nov 22, 2013
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    Ironic that Rose didn't make it through his first game back in the Rose Gar.... MODA Center.
     
    BLAZINGGIANTS, Nov 22, 2013
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    Gut feeling is that he just reiterated that we were taking shots outside our offense (and skillset). Yeah, CHI's defense is good. Yeah, they were doubling LMA (and doing everything to take him out of the offense). That doesn't mean that we should've taken mid-range runners (Wright) or contested pullups (Mo) or long jumpers when you're shooting <20% and there are open 3pt shooters (LMA).

    I really like where this offense can go.
     
    BrianFromWA, Nov 22, 2013
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  12. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    Yeah me too. I'm actually a fan of Chicago for my eastern conference team.
     
    magnifier661, Nov 22, 2013
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    Seeing Dwight Jaynes get excited about Wes' play and the Blazer win seems so disingenuous. He's admittedly not a fan. It's painful to watch. lol
     
    Blazer Fanatic, Nov 22, 2013
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    He never had a red rubber ball growing up.
     
    Blazer Fanatic, Nov 22, 2013
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    I can't stand Jaynes anymore. Seems as fake as you can get.

    Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk
     
    Rhal, Nov 22, 2013
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    He's a chode.
     
    Natebishop3, Nov 22, 2013
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    I have no issues with ppl disagreeing or unpopular opinions, but ffs, if you're gonna trash on the Blazers, make your point, and then stfu. Or continue, and don't butthurt when people bag on that bs. Ya?
     
    Blazer Fanatic, Nov 22, 2013
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    A plucked turkey. lol
     
    Blazer Fanatic, Nov 22, 2013
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    I said it over and over. Preseason means nothing.
    CJ can't play back up PF or C. And Freeland and TRob are doing just fine. They didn't do much tonight but TRob personally won the game against Phoenix for us.
     
    KingSpeed, Nov 22, 2013
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    Rose fears he tore his other (right) ACLU, per WGN.

    Wow, fucking crazy, if it happens....
     
    BLAZINGGIANTS, Nov 22, 2013
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