Game Thread 2022-23 Game #14 BLAZERS VS SPURS - NOVEMBER 15, 2022 - TUESDAY - 7:00 PM (PDT) ROOT (1 Viewer)

[B-Roy]

I tend to agree with that. I've been saying since at least last season's trade deadline that the Blazers should at least have the patience to see how the Dame/Ant combo does for a full season. Last night's game was a good example for why. Both players struggled for most of the game, but down 6 with less than 5 minutes left, both players were instrumental in getting the win

4:41.0 - 106-102 D. Eubanks makes 2-pt layup from 2 ft (assist by D. Lillard)
4:21.0 - 106-104 A. Simons makes 2-pt layup from 1 ft (assist by D. Lillard)
3:57.0 - 106-106 D. Eubanks makes 2-pt hook shot from 1 ft (assist by D. Lillard)
3:57.0 - 106-107 D. Eubanks makes free throw 1 of 1
3:24.0 - 106-110 D. Lillard makes 3-pt jump shot from 32 ft (assist by J. Grant)
2:05.0 - 108-113 A. Simons makes 3-pt jump shot from 26 ft
0:28.0 - 110-116 A. Simons makes free throw 1 of 2
0:28.0 - 110-117 A. Simons makes free throw 2 of 2

maybe another player could plug into Ant's role and provide the same, but that's not guaranteed. Seems like in just about every game Ant seems cold from the three, then suddenly heats up, often at a critical time. There really is no compelling reason to search for a Simons trade at this point in time



yeah, that's the rub. The difference, hopefully, is that Olshey isn't around to insanely overrate Ant's value like he did with CJ

obviously, there are some reasons to be concerned that a Dame/Ant combo will repeat some of the major flaws of the Dame/CJ era. But there may be more reasons to not be concerned as there are to worry. To start with, Ant isn't the same player as CJ; Billups is not the same as Stotts; Cronin is not the same as Olshey.

now, it's possible that as Sharpe develops the Blazers will end up with a Monta Ellis/Klay Thompson situation. I think Sharpe would be far better as a full-time SG, even though the wing positions seem pretty interchangeable. If that happens, then Portland might need to decide if they want to pay Simons 25M/year to be a 6th man

Simons's shot making ability is top 15 in the league. I'm still skeptical defensively, but it's too early to tell.

 

[wizenheimer]

Simons's shot making ability is top 15 in the league. I'm still skeptical defensively, but it's too early to tell.

I'm don't know what "shot-making ability" means. Also not sure how he is top-15

 

[James lamphear]

Simons's shot making ability is top 15 in the league. I'm still skeptical defensively, but it's too early to tell.

Even though his defense is subject but his defense stats are a lot better then last year. But the rest of the defense stats has improved a lot.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

Simons's shot making ability is top 15 in the league. I'm still skeptical defensively, but it's too early to tell.

I’d say Grant is our top shot maker.

 

[Hoopguru]

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Let’s get it done!

way to much.....

 

[HansenYang]

... and the Blazers finally did exactly that by facilitating the JG trade by trading CJ... - and he (JG) certainly has been a difference maker, so far.

Agreed. And don't forget about the 'throw-in' Hart.

 

[Hoopguru]

Na, not at all.

Notice not everyone was thinking a loss!

 

[Hoopguru]

Na, not at all.

This feels like a loss

Na, not at all.

 

[blazerfan11]

I’d say Grant is our top shot maker.

Is he the go-to shot maker at the end of a game?

 

[blazerfan11]

seen on the main concourse last night

 

[blazerfan11]

Agreed. And don't forget about the 'throw-in' Hart.

That guy who is 2nd in both assists per game and rebounds per game for the Trail Blazers?

 

[oldmangrouch]

way to much.....

Say what? You make that offer to SA and they hang up and throw the phone out the window.

 

[blazerfan11]

This is "shot-making ability."

 

[Pinwheel1]

Say what? You make that offer to SA and they hang up and throw the phone out the window.

That is true, SA does not need another SF or PF, they need the one center they have.

 

[oldmangrouch]

Simons a shot-maker? So far he is having a better year than CJ!

Top 15 in the league? His TS% is 56.6. In the Blazer rotation alone we have Sharpe at 61.9%, Dame at 63.8%, and Grant at 64.4%.

Edit: league wide he is 111th in TS%.

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

This is "shot-making ability."

Am i seeing things or does the player in white hit the floor and end up with a red jersey on?
I can only see one player fall to the ground, all in white but then on the zoom in, the player on the ground has a red jersey on!

I swear im not on a bender!!!

 

[blazerfan11]

Simons a shot-maker? So far he is having a better year than CJ!

Top 15 in the league? His TS% is 56.6. In the Blazer rotation alone we have Sharpe at 61.9%, Dame at 63.8%, and Grant at 64.4%.

Don't forget Drew Eubanks at 71.7 %.

 

[blazerfan11]

Am i seeing things or does the player in white hit the floor and end up with a red jersey on?
I can only see one player fall to the ground, all in white but then on the zoom in, the player on the ground has a red jersey on!

I swear im not on a bender!!!

The top (shoulders) of his jersey is red, which is what you're seeing when he's lying on the floor.

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

The top (shoulders) of his jersey is red, which is what you're seeing when he's lying on the floor.

Aaahhh i see it now. Thanks!! Was about to call this some good videoshop! Lol.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

This is by far the greatest shot ever made. No argument:

 

[Rastapopoulos]

If they had Zach playing last night they win that game. Poeltl couldn't play 48 mins.

Ah yes, the old "if Zach was playing". Reminds me of the even older "If Oden was playing..."

 

[HansenYang]

The top (shoulders) of his jersey is red, which is what you're seeing when he's lying on the floor.

It's this Wizard's jersey.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Ah yes, the old "if Zach was playing". Reminds me of the even older "If Oden was playing..."

If Nurk was playing might fit as well?

 

[Hoopguru]

Say what? You make that offer to SA and they hang up and throw the phone out the window.

Lol….thats three young up and coming players for an average center.

 

[oldmangrouch]

Lol….thats three young up and coming players for an average center.

You have a much rosier view of those 3 than I do! An average center who is healthy and plays hard every night makes the team better. Little never will, when/if Payton is healthy Johnson will be our 6th best guard, and Waterford is a great story, but a long-shot to ever be more than a back-of-the-rotation guy,

 

[THE HCP]

Ah yes, the old "if Zach was playing". Reminds me of the even older "If Oden was playing..."

Speaking of my dawg Zach….

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Speaking of my dawg Zach….
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This is cool.

 

[illmatic99]

Speaking of my dawg Zach….
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Nurk guarded like 4 or 5 of those Poeltl shots. He was either switched onto the guard or resting while Poeltl did his damage.

Certainly didnt get "lit up." Distrubing thag someone who watched the game replays thinks this.

 

[Hoopguru]

You have a much rosier view of those 3 than I do! An average center who is healthy and plays hard every night makes the team better. Little never will, when/if Payton is healthy Johnson will be our 6th best guard, and Waterford is a great story, but a long-shot to ever be more than a back-of-the-rotation guy,

Time will tell.
This is Poeltil's 7th year in the league and 27 years old. Go check his stats for the first several years.
Watford & Johnson are in year two, 21 & 22 years old.
Little is in his third year and 22.

 

[THE HCP]

Distrubing thag someone who watched the game replays thinks this.

My bad, I swore Nurk was guarding him in the fourth win he scored 5 straight times on him. Then Eubanks came in for him. Also if you think I have time to "watch" the game, you have no clue what I do. Also, you honestly care enough about this stuff to have something "DISTURB" you?