tHe oFFiciAL kInGs @ bLaZERs 12/26/12 gAmE tHreAd

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  1. Haakzilla

    Haakzilla Well-Known Member

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    ...why is that Salmons always seems to torch the Blazers, no matter where the game is played :dunno:
     
    Haakzilla, Dec 26, 2012
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Yeah, I have nothing to post about. Just reading.

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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    It seems like ever since Nico got a career high in assists a few games ago, he's gone a little assist happy, leading to a lot of turnovers. I'm happy with the assists, but it's time to start ratcheting down the turnovers. I think Stotts is smart enough to get that point across, without making Nico overly tentative. A relaxed fluid Batum is a good Batum.
     
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    Yes there were at least 3 passes he tried that were ridiculous attempts. Maybe Magic could have made them, but not between the defender's legs to Freeland! I agree Stotts needs to show him the film, point out how absurd they were, yet keep him aggressive. This goes for the whole team, they over pass when they shouldn't and not pass quick enough when guys cut to the basket. But they were fun to watch tonight.
     
    Pinwheel1, Dec 26, 2012
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  5. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I'm ok with the turnovers. He's adding a new aspect to his game, and there will be growing pains. We're winning games and a large part of it is Batum. Let the guy play and sort it out later.
     
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  6. BlazerCaravan

    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    Sorry I wasn't here to pad the post count; I was celebrating boxing day with my in-laws from New Zealand.
     
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    remember when we almost traded lafrentz for salmons...good times
     
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    If people want him to be creative then let him create -- and make lots of mistakes and push his boundaries in year where it just doesn't matter what the record is.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Well typed Nik!
     
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    this and this

    I'm good luck now! My rAnsOmE nOtE threads are 2-0!

    And Nik, the record always matters.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Who won?
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    I am happy with that. I want him relaxed and learning, as long as he's also focused. When I went to the Suns game he spent a lot of time during free throws on the other end of the court talking to Stotts. That was good to see because he was clearly working on his game, during the game. I love the way he's been stuffing the stat sheet, especially the assists. I've never been off the Batum bandwagon and I'm happy we have a coach who will develop his skill set.
     
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    As always, the in-laws. :ghoti:
     
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