Game Thread 2022-23 Game #46 - BLAZERS VS LAKERS - JANUARY 22, 2023 - SUNDAY - 6:00 PM (PDT) ROOT

[PCmor7]

nurk looked like he didn't even want to show up when he played. billups rightfully benched him.

but our rim defense struggled as a result even more.

Nurk does that 50% of the time. But Chauncey hasn't figured out how to get even a little bit more out of him nor how to make our players aware of what got them the big lead they proceeded to blow.

The players seem to like Chauncey, so Chauncey can be the sacrifice for their poor performance. Bring in someone they don't like who holds them accountable.

 

[Chris Craig]

What great a dishonor to Shonz

 

[riverman]

Would have liked to see more of Nas in this game and less Sharpe

 

[MickZagger]

The NBA would never allow it.

You must not remember when got the Oden lottery pick.

 

[B-Roy]

Our starting lineup sucks. They have a positive 1.9 net rating. Seems good right? Until you look at the 5 man lineups for just about every winning team in the NBA is like > +8 net eating. Most are above 10. Those teams can afford to have bad benches because their starters can build consistent leads.

 

[Chris Craig]

You must not remember when got the Oden lottery pick.

And then his knees crumbled

 

[Hoopguru]

We won't get Wemby. Get off that shit.

Lakers will

 

[TBpup]

Ahead by 25 at the half and still lost? And the Lakers didn’t even have Anthony Davis?

I say we trade the entire roster by the deadline. Every single player. Has that ever been done? Who cares. I don’t see how we could get a worse team in return.

We aren't trying to tank and are now at #7 in the Draft Lottery. Take out that hot start in the first 3 weeks, and we would be right in Wemby territory.

 

[twobullz]

Ant with 0 rebounds and more turnovers then assists. Not good for your backup PG. He scored good, but man the rest of the box score doesn't look good.

 

[MickZagger]

Embrace the suck like I have. It’s all about the draft pick now, babies

 

[Chris Craig]

Lakers will

No. Probably New Orleans

 

[OneSport3]

We’ve gone from 4th quarter meltdowns to entire 2nd half meltdowns. Yeah, this roster isn’t the most talented or most optimally constructed, but these types of recurring meltdowns falls on coaching.

 

[blazerfan11]

It's too easy to shut down the Trail Blazers by hounding our guards.

 

[riverman]

He was a fan of LeBron by the way

No need to spoil Shonz night bro.....Shonz loved everybody but this ain't about anyone wearing the Purple and Piss!

 

[Tince]

We aren't trying to tank and are now at #7 in the Draft Lottery. Take out that hot start in the first 3 weeks, and we would be right in Wemby territory.

https://www.tankathon.com/mock_draft

 

[MickZagger]

We aren't trying to tank and are now at #7 in the Draft Lottery. Take out that hot start in the first 3 weeks, and we would be right in Wemby territory.

Several teams will pass us. I’ve watched a lot of hoops this year league wide. Raptors, Wizards, Magic will all pass us. Possibly even the Spurs and Hornets.

 

[blazerkor]

I'm giving it until the trade deadline before I melt down. If significant things haven't changed, I'll be pretty upset... not surprised because Joe was a decision maker under Olshey but still really fucking pissed. Let's see what happens.

 

[Cugel]

Embrace the suck like I have. It’s all about the draft pick now, babies

Where does Portland have to finish to be able to use the pick they gave to Chicago?

 

[Hoopguru]

Lakers had two pg’s running the show in the second half and got them rolling.

 

[Chris Craig]

Where does Portland have to finish to be able to use the pick they gave to Chicago?

Out of the playoffs which they are going to.

 

[MickZagger]

Where does Portland have to finish to be able to use the pick they gave to Chicago?

I think as long as they’re in the lotto. So a top 14 pick?

 

[riverman]

Get on the phones Joe, get out the checkbook Jody!

 

[Strenuus]

So many positives! Not a lot bad happened. Let's go!

 

[calvin natt]

Losing on purpose felt better than this

 

[blazerfan11]

I'm curious why Hart was not allowed to bring the ball up the court. Instead they had Jerami Grant doing that. That was strange.

 

[blazerkor]

Several teams will pass us. I’ve watched a lot of hoops this year league wide. Raptors, Wizards, Magic will all pass us. Possibly even the Spurs and Hornets.

Yeah, we'll see how this prediction ages.

 

[B-Roy]

I'm giving it until the trade deadline before I melt down. If significant things haven't changed, I'll be pretty upset... not surprised because Joe was a decision maker under Olshey but still really fucking pissed. Let's see what happens.

Prepare to be disappointed. They can’t add salary and they have almost no matching pieces. The most likely scenario is Josh Hart being moved for some seconds.

 

[MickZagger]

So many positives! Not a lot bad happened. Let's go!

We lost. Which at this point is a HUGE positive

 

[Tince]

I'm curious why Hart was not allowed to bring the ball up the court. Instead they had Jerami Grant doing that. That was strange.

What do you mean "not allowed"? We've seen countless 1:2 an 1:3 fastbreaks from him this season.

 

[blazerkor]

Prepare to be disappointed. They can’t add salary and they have almost no matching pieces. The most likely scenario is Josh Hart being moved for some seconds.

Like I said, I'll wait and see. Why in the fuck even move Josh if it's for a couple of seconds?