Merry Christmas: Denver @ Portland Thread

Here's a cool video condensed version of the game, with the call coming from Mike & Mike, instead of ESPN:
http://fanhuddle.com/portlandtrailb...e-roy-and-friends-give-fans-an-extra-present/

 

You know, after watching that video clip I would so far as to say that Bayless had a good game. Sure the points werent there and he was forcing the drives to the hoop but that a good thing in the long run. The attention and respect that the Nuggets gave really opened up Roy and Blake for some big 3's and spread the floor. For someone who supposedly "cant see that floor" very well and "isnt a true a PG" he sure as hell looked like one against the Nuggets. This kid is growing up and maturing, fast.

As for the taking it to the hoop and getting rejected numerous times ... I love it. For 2 reasons. One, it sparked something in him and later in the game he took it in and dunked and then had an "and-one" a little later. And two, that shows that he is getting it and learning. 31 point games are great but games where he learns something from the game and has to adapt his game and find the open man are so much more important.

 

birdman is an elite shotblocker, it took guts to keep taking it into him, and he should have an easier time most nights. what he has to learn to do more consistently is dish once he gets the shot blocker in the air.

 

What was interesting listening to McMillan talk to Wheeler on the post game show was that he referred to bayless as a point guard. "He was good tonight he set up Blake for some threes". (Not a word for word quote). Before this game McMillan was always saying that Bayless was playing the SG position well. Its nice to see Bayless gaining the respect of McMillan.

 

Our little Bayless is growing up.

 

Bayless had 7 assists and one turnover I think he's getting the pg position well.