Game Thread 2022-23 Game #33 BLAZERS @ NUGGETS - DECEMBER 23, 2022 - FRIDAY - 6:00 PM (PDT) ROOT

[Chris Craig]

MVP dame and some nurk, and we turned that game around.

I have nothing bad to say about Nurk. He's playing well this game. He does need to bring his guy in quicker when he gets the ball inside. Not sure why he hesitates so long. But, other than that I like what he is bringing.

 

[Chris Craig]

sure would be nice if Ant could pull his head out in the 2nd half

There is really something going on with him. He is in a funk.

 

[blazerfan11]

Keep attacking them inside. It's clearly a problem for the Nuggets.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Denver has been so bad in the non-Jokic minutes this year. Yet, for some reason, they have torched us when Jokic is out in multiple games.

i sent you something much better with Blazers announcers.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

If our starters can stay fresh for another 24 minutes, I like our chances.

Imagine how good we could be if we had a bench that could didn't leak points like a sieve.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

I have nothing bad to say about Nurk. He's playing well this game. He does need to bring his guy in quicker when he gets the ball inside. Not sure why he hesitates so long. But, other than that I like what he is bringing.

He’s making Jokic work on both sides of the court.

 

[illmatic99]

I have nothing bad to say about Nurk. He's playing well this game. He does need to bring his guy in quicker when he gets the ball inside. Not sure why he hesitates so long. But, other than that I like what he is bringing.

if any of yall wanna know the definition of the word "nitpicking," read this post.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

So now let’s see who makes the adjustments and what works?

 

[MickZagger]

Let’s not get complacent. Road wins are tough in this league. Need to keep up the energy and effort

 

[Chris Craig]

He’s making Jokic work on both sides of the court.

Yes he is. The best Blazer out there this game. Love what he is doing.

 

[Mr. Robot]

smart thing would be to drive to the basket and post up nurk, jokic wont defend, he dont want them fouls

just attack the paint relentlessly

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Free throws keeping the Blazers in the game.

 

[illmatic99]

Some Nurk?
That might be his best half this season? Against Jokic no less.

played only 12 mins.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

played only 12 mins.

I get that but he did play well.

 

[Chris Craig]

Free throws keeping the Blazers in the game.

Need to stop missing them.

 

[Chris Craig]

I get that but he did play well.

Yeah, his presence is definitely playing a big role in this game.

 

[blazerfan11]

Please don't settle on shots.
Grant is apt to do that.

 

[blazerfan11]

The Blazers have suddenly quit passing the ball and settle for a difficult shot.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

They are going at the Blazers.

 

[illmatic99]

timeout is 3 possessions late

 

[Fairly-Hard]

They won’t be able to claw back a second time in this game. Need to stay close.

 

[Chris Craig]

And it goes to shit because no one will guard Porter Jr.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Hurd is right. Simons can't let big guys dribble right past him, his strength is supposed to be quickness.

 

[blazerfan11]

Not sure why the Blazers look rushed all of a sudden. Perhaps because no-one to pass to when the defense collapses? Guys just standing.

 

[illmatic99]

anfernee giving us nothing.

go inside dude

 

[Freshtown]

timeout is 3 possessions late

the Chauncey special

 

[blazerfan11]

What the hell happened to the Blazer offense?

 

[blazerfan11]

Finally, the Blazers do what they should've been doing all along.

 

[illmatic99]

i don't think we have another run in us. this might balloon to 20-25 by quarter's end

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Well. Merry Christmas everyone