Game Thread 2023-24 Game #20 - BLAZERS @ WARRIORS - DECEMBER 6, 2023 - WEDNESDAY - 7:00 PM PST - ROOT

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Considering Brogdan, Grant and Ayton were out of the game we held our own....I don't know why Camara and Henderson are shooting threes with a one pt game in the 4th instead of Sharpe and Ant though. ..I'd have left Murray in the game given how he was playing and had no foul trouble.
 
Scoot looked great. Regardless of box score, the team is better managed with Scoot rather than Ant. I thought Ant looked good for his first game but reinforces even more why he needs to be the super sub in the long run.

Loved Shae, Scoot, Tou and Bari. Kris Murray looked pretty competent too.
 
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Shaedon is a good on-ball/POA defender. He is an elite one-pass away defender. But he is absolutely horrendous on weak side/team defending. He constantly gets beat back door and loses his man. He got beat and gave up 2-3 easy buckets down the stretch tonight. This is probably just a function of focus and experience. Once he learns and figures it out, he’ll be on a trajectory towards superstardom.
 
everybody is asking where Sharpe was in the 4thQ...well, he in the corners watching Simons go full-tilt-iso-dribble-frenzy-on-steroids. MeJ reincarnated. I kept track: 9 straight possessions for Portland in the last 6 minutes and it was all Simons trying to create. No team offense, just Ant doing his thing and doing it poorly. Sharpe didn't touch the ball; not once. In fact, I think the only time Sharpe touched the ball in the last 6 minutes was when he got fouled or grabbed a rebound.

Simons 27 shots in 37 minutes; Sharpe 18 shots in 42 minutes. Ant completely froze Sharpe out of the offense in the 4th Q. I sure the fuck hope this isn't a sign of things to come because it will be pretty damn boring unless you're a giant fan of Ant
 
AmirIcon said:
Scoot looked great. Regardless of box score, the team is better managed with Scoot rather than Ant. I thought Ant looked good for his first game but reinforces even more when he needs to beat super sub in the long run.

Loved Shae, Scoot, Tou and Bari. Kris Murray looked pretty competent too.
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Box score looks pretty bad.
 
wizenheimer said:
everybody is asking where Sharpe was in the 4thQ...well, he in the corners watching Simons go full-tilt-iso-dribble-frenzy-on-steroids. MeJ reincarnated. I kept track: 9 straight possessions for Portland in the last 6 minutes and it was all Simons trying to create. No team offense, just Ant doing his thing and doing it poorly. Sharpe didn't touch the ball; not once. In fact, I think the only time Sharpe touched the ball in the last 6 minutes was when he got fouled or grabbed a rebound.

Simons 27 shots in 37 minutes; Sharpe 18 shots in 42 minutes. Ant completely froze Sharpe out of the offense in the 4th Q. I sure the fuck hope this isn't a sign of things to come because it will be pretty damn boring unless you're a giant fan of Ant
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I wish there was a downvote/dislike option on here.
 
wizenheimer said:
everybody is asking where Sharpe was in the 4thQ...well, he in the corners watching Simons go full-tilt-iso-dribble-frenzy-on-steroids. MeJ reincarnated. I kept track: 9 straight possessions for Portland in the last 6 minutes and it was all Simons trying to create. No team offense, just Ant doing his thing and doing it poorly. Sharpe didn't touch the ball; not once. In fact, I think the only time Sharpe touched the ball in the last 6 minutes was when he got fouled or grabbed a rebound.

Simons 27 shots in 37 minutes; Sharpe 18 shots in 42 minutes. Ant completely froze Sharpe out of the offense in the 4th Q. I sure the fuck hope this isn't a sign of things to come because it will be pretty damn boring unless you're a giant fan of Ant
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I might quit watching the games if that's how it's going to be.
 
other than that, Blazers only 10 turnovers but outrebounded by 10 and outscored by 16 on FT's. Tough to win with that big a gap at the line and on the glass

speaking of Warriors...I think their window has shut completely
 
OneSport3 said:
Man, I don’t mind losses this season but these games vs the Warriors are the ones you want to get. We get them 2 more times this month and again in April.
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That April game against the Dubs is a loss you can count on. I think Malcolm should be traded tomorrow if he can pass a physical. With that said, we might win at least one of those two upcoming December games against the Warriors, we'll probably get a win or two out of the games we have with the Wizards and Spurs, hell maybe even three wins in those games but just looking at our schedule and projecting what Joe will do with this roster by the trade deadline I think this month will contend with November as the month we get our most wins this season.

If you don't know, brace yourselves because I would be shocked if that tank isn't happening again this season.
 
wizenheimer said:
everybody is asking where Sharpe was in the 4thQ...well, he in the corners watching Simons go full-tilt-iso-dribble-frenzy-on-steroids. MeJ reincarnated. I kept track: 9 straight possessions for Portland in the last 6 minutes and it was all Simons trying to create. No team offense, just Ant doing his thing and doing it poorly. Sharpe didn't touch the ball; not once. In fact, I think the only time Sharpe touched the ball in the last 6 minutes was when he got fouled or grabbed a rebound.

Simons 27 shots in 37 minutes; Sharpe 18 shots in 42 minutes. Ant completely froze Sharpe out of the offense in the 4th Q. I sure the fuck hope this isn't a sign of things to come because it will be pretty damn boring unless you're a giant fan of Ant
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Yeah, I think our back court of the future is Scoot and Shae. I think Ant should be moved but I'm not convinced Joe and Chauncey are on board with that, so that might be as painful as MeJ was. Hopefully Shaedon is so great it makes Joe pivot but I was hoping for that with Neil regarding CJ for way too long.
 
KingSpeed said:
Box score looks pretty bad.
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Game isnt all about the box score, learn the game then post. Toumani was a beast on Defense. I see the scoot flashes iono if everyone else does. Bari had lots of good plays too. We just got whooped by fouls. Some deserved some not so much.
 
wizenheimer said:
everybody is asking where Sharpe was in the 4thQ...well, he in the corners watching Simons go full-tilt-iso-dribble-frenzy-on-steroids. MeJ reincarnated. I kept track: 9 straight possessions for Portland in the last 6 minutes and it was all Simons trying to create. No team offense, just Ant doing his thing and doing it poorly. Sharpe didn't touch the ball; not once. In fact, I think the only time Sharpe touched the ball in the last 6 minutes was when he got fouled or grabbed a rebound.

Simons 27 shots in 37 minutes; Sharpe 18 shots in 42 minutes. Ant completely froze Sharpe out of the offense in the 4th Q. I sure the fuck hope this isn't a sign of things to come because it will be pretty damn boring unless you're a giant fan of Ant
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We went away from what was winning games and it was like we were right back in the Dame/tiny lineup/iso offense. I don't like it. This is why I haven't been excited to get Simons back. I'm not at all in love with running Scoot/Simons/Sharpe.
 
blazerfan11 said:
You liked Simons taking over the offense?
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last season, in ISO, Ant was in the 48th percentile; he was in the 80th percentile in spot-up

the year before, he was in the 28th percentile in ISO; and the 95th percentile in spot-up

so sure....let Ant go iso for long stretches...that will work out for lottery balls I guess
 
Natebishop3 said:
We went away from what was winning games and it was like we were right back in the Dame/tiny lineup/iso offense. I don't like it. This is why I haven't been excited to get Simons back. I'm not at all in love with running Scoot/Simons/Sharpe.
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I was curious how they were going to use Ant. I just didn't expect him to take 27 shots and dribble away the 4th Q in his 1st game back....

it's not like the Blazer offense was good before tonight, but letting Ant try and dominate 1-on-1 sure isn't going to improve it
 
BankTeller said:
I'll say Kuminga did impress me mightily. I'd consider rescuing him.

For anything of value? No. But I do like him.
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I'd give value for him.

This doesn't work, but Id trade the assets from a Brogdon trade & the GSW pick back
 
wizenheimer said:
everybody is asking where Sharpe was in the 4thQ...well, he in the corners watching Simons go full-tilt-iso-dribble-frenzy-on-steroids. MeJ reincarnated. I kept track: 9 straight possessions for Portland in the last 6 minutes and it was all Simons trying to create. No team offense, just Ant doing his thing and doing it poorly. Sharpe didn't touch the ball; not once. In fact, I think the only time Sharpe touched the ball in the last 6 minutes was when he got fouled or grabbed a rebound.

Simons 27 shots in 37 minutes; Sharpe 18 shots in 42 minutes. Ant completely froze Sharpe out of the offense in the 4th Q. I sure the fuck hope this isn't a sign of things to come because it will be pretty damn boring unless you're a giant fan of Ant
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Blazer broadcasting loved Anfernee's 28 point night. We need to do what we're told. It was an "incredible" performance. So many positive things to talk about.
 
wizenheimer said:
everybody is asking where Sharpe was in the 4thQ...well, he in the corners watching Simons go full-tilt-iso-dribble-frenzy-on-steroids. MeJ reincarnated. I kept track: 9 straight possessions for Portland in the last 6 minutes and it was all Simons trying to create. No team offense, just Ant doing his thing and doing it poorly. Sharpe didn't touch the ball; not once. In fact, I think the only time Sharpe touched the ball in the last 6 minutes was when he got fouled or grabbed a rebound.

Simons 27 shots in 37 minutes; Sharpe 18 shots in 42 minutes. Ant completely froze Sharpe out of the offense in the 4th Q. I sure the fuck hope this isn't a sign of things to come because it will be pretty damn boring unless you're a giant fan of Ant
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This is not unusual considering Ant is from "old" team and has it ISO, no D habits. I hope he Billups fix him straight after this or trade him.
 
Brogdon's 1st half injury labeled 'knee soreness'
 
cdub503 said:
Game isnt all about the box score, learn the game then post. Toumani was a beast on Defense. I see the scoot flashes iono if everyone else does. Bari had lots of good plays too. We just got whooped by fouls. Some deserved some not so much.
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Shae got clobbered a couple of times on his drives, but no fouls.
He's paying his dues right now. He needs to chirp a little bit more to the refs. Next season he will be on the verge of all-star & those calls will come
 
wizenheimer said:
I was curious how they were going to use Ant. I just didn't expect him to take 27 shots and dribble away the 4th Q in his 1st game back....

it's not like the Blazer offense was good before tonight, but letting Ant try and dominate 1-on-1 sure isn't going to improve it
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I didn't think they'd start him right away or play him heavy minutes..... I guess I don't know Chauncey.
 
Billups ran a 4 guard lineup with SF Toumani at Center to close the game out. It was kinda weird seeing all the tall guys over on the bench rooting for their little buddies.
 
robson said:
This is not unusual considering Ant is from "old" team and has it ISO, no D habits. I hope he Billups fix him straight after this or trade him.
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Ant's D was passible tonight.
I was actually somewhat surprised once or twice when I saw a nice crisp well-timed rotation & then realizing it was Simons
 
CJ_is_Gone said:
Ant's D was passible tonight.
I was actually somewhat surprised once or twice when I saw a nice crisp well-timed rotation & then realizing it was Simons
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Not saying it wasn't passible. I'm just saying where he's comming from and if it's fixable.
 
CJ_is_Gone said:
Ant's D was passible tonight.
I was actually somewhat surprised once or twice when I saw a nice crisp well-timed rotation & then realizing it was Simons
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too bad Steph walked Ant down to the FT line and splatted the game over step back 3 ball. It was almost going to be a good defensive game by Simons.
 
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