Personally, I am extra frustrated right now because as happy as I am to still be able to post in game threads the first two games were winnable games. We could be talking about the Blazers being on the verge of winning a championship. Instead we're talking about whether or not everyone should be happy to receive a better participation trophy than normal. In the playoffs it is critical to take care of the ball. In the opening minutes of both game 7 versus Denver and last night, Aminu passed up an open 3 only to drive and get a charge call. I just looked up stats for this year's playoffs for 3pt% when there is no defender within 6 feet. Aminu is shooting 27.8% in those circumstances with an average of 2.7 wide open attempts per game. That is awful and it kills our offense when his defender can go help or trap elsewhere. I've been with @KingSpeed in the past that he's actually been decent in the playoffs but this year has been brutal. As for Stotts, he's had his best player get trapped in the playoffs for 4 seasons now. This is the 3rd time playing the Warriors in a playoff series. It's frustrating to see that the same issues are still plaguing both the offense and defense. Yes, I realize they are champions and have one of the most talented rosters ever, even without Durant and Cousins, but I also see that the Blazers could in fact be hanging with them. The Blazers are a talented team! Especially with the additions this season, I actually think they can hang with GS which is why I have gotten pretty upset.
I appreciate & respect both yours and Rivers point of views! For me, realistically I have never thought we could hang with GS ,in this conference finals, as I've been convinced for a couple years that GS is almost unbeatable. Ive been since day one and have had many ups and downs but Im a fan because I enjoy the game and NBA and college ball. It gets frustrating to see us so close, and I too get pissed about certain players and strategies, but, Ive been impressed with this teams grit and the organization ability to improve each of the last fours years since the big change. I have never felt we would be contenders with AFA & Mo starting as our forwards. Its been a fun ride though, and I am optimistic we can still win a few games against these guys. Im really looking froward to the next couple years also.
I usually watch the game half hour after it starts. Because of this, I'm not in the game thread. Last season I was a part of most of them. They. Suck.
