Game Thread 2023-24 Game #24 - BLAZERS VS MAVERICKS - DECEMBER 16, 2023 - SATURDAY - 6:00 PM PST - ROOT

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  1. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    How much of it is Chauncey not giving him a clear role or instructing him to be an instrument of destruction.
     
    Chris Craig, Dec 16, 2023
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Bro you’re watching the game. Is Chauncey telling him to literally be a statue ?
     
    B-Roy, Dec 16, 2023
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    So was Ayton just salary filler in the Camara trade?
     
    Natebishop3, Dec 16, 2023
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    Nice to think in theory. But holy hell he was bad. Looks horrific in person
     
    illmatic99, Dec 16, 2023
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    I doubt it. They were talking earlier in the season about Chauncey not having a defined role for him yet. Just saying maybe he could be more explicit about DeAndre going to the basket, using his strength, being active, because DeAndre isn't getting it.
     
    Chris Craig, Dec 16, 2023
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Billups is fed up
     
    B-Roy, Dec 16, 2023
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    In theory he was a better fit for what we were going for, but man he's a ghost of his former self.
     
    Chris Craig, Dec 16, 2023
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    No mystery why we can't win with Simons. His defensive effort on that first play of the half was pathetic.
     
    noknobs, Dec 16, 2023
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    So Simons was the only one?
     
    OneSport3, Dec 16, 2023
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    Good to see some energy injected into this game.
     
    Chris Craig, Dec 16, 2023
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    Ant earthquake layup. The camera guy fell over from the rumbling?
     
    Whyachi, Dec 16, 2023
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    I think Ayton wants to be a good defender, but has slow processing speed and bad instincts.
     
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    The vibe of the team has changed since he came back :dunno:
     
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    nice jam Scoot !!!
     
    Whyachi, Dec 16, 2023
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    What happened to our defense
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Luka is playing with us. Also sucks that the Mavs are hitting all their jumpers.
     
    B-Roy, Dec 16, 2023
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    Chauncey can't change the dudes mindset. He would if he could. That's why I talked about wanting players that set the standard and make the most of their situation, not dudes that need everything to be perfect for them in order to produce. Because nothing will ever be perfect. This dude seems so checked out.
     
    BonesJones, Dec 16, 2023
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    Blazers are trapping EVERYTHING, and leaving other Mavs open EVERYWHERE
     
    Whyachi, Dec 16, 2023
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    I don't know what's wrong with the guy. He has ability, but seems like he's coasting most of the time. The Blazers could get him more involved, but his lack of FTs says a lot about how hard he's playing.
     
    beast blazer, Dec 16, 2023
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    Hardaway 5 straight bricks
     
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