Game Thread 2023-24 Game #23 - BLAZERS VS JAZZ - DECEMBER 14, 2023 - THURSDAY - 7:00 PM PST - ROOT

[illmatic99]

Should i go on Saturday?

I was laid off unexpectedly last week. Prolly shouldn't go throwing cash around for these shitty games but when else can i get the shot to go to 3 blazer games in a week?

 

[Tince]

No having extremely undersized 2 guards has been the achilles heal of the Blazers for over a decade now.

You can’t win in today’s NBA when you’re a constant mismatch defensively. It will get exploited constantly

I agree. Though I'm not sure a 6-3" PG and a 6'6" SG would be considered undersized in todays NBA.

 

[Tince]

Should i go on Saturday?

I was laid off unexpectedly last week. Prolly shouldn't go throwing cash around for these shitty games but when else can i get the shot to go to 3 blazer games in a week?

Oh man, I'm sorry about work... hopefully you can land something soon!

I think you should go Saturday. Odds are, the Blazers will play better. Just wait until right before tip to get cheaper tickets.

 

[MickZagger]

Without having seen your game film and resume, I can only go off your words. Please feel free to share your resume if you think that's of value.

So far, your original description of the box-and-1 and your assessment of the impact it had on Ant was pretty poor in my opinion.

I never got to see the first 3 quarters of the game. But the Raptors basically won a championship against the Warriors on box and 1 on Curry after Thompson got hurt. My description originally was vague. Didn’t feel the need to dive into it until people started questioning my IQ on it.

I played freshman squad in high school before I quit to focus on baseball. But that’s still more than 90% of the people in here

 

[illmatic99]

Oh man, I'm sorry about work... hopefully you can land something soon!

I think you should go Saturday. Odds are, the Blazers will play better. Just wait until right before tip to get cheaper tickets.

I was given 2 weeks severance. But it'll prolly take a month or two to land my next gig. Desperately need some distractions. Will most likely go.

 

[MickZagger]

I agree. Though I'm not sure a 6-3" PG and a 6'6" SG would be considered undersized in todays NBA.

First step is getting an actual PG. Scoot is looking like he can be that guy

 

[Tince]

I was given 2 weeks severance. But it'll prolly take a month or two to land my next gig. Desperately need some distractions. Will most likely go.

Yes, treat yourself to a distraction; they might even surprise us and pull off a win.

This will just be a blimp on the radar!

 

[Tince]

First step is getting an actual PG. Scoot is looking like he can be that guy

I hope so! Scoot is shorter than Ant, for whatever that is worth to you.

 

[illmatic99]

I hope so! Scoot is shorter than Ant, for whatever that is worth to you.

In person, Scoot looks noticeably taller and wider than Ant

 

[B-Roy]

Should i go on Saturday?

I was laid off unexpectedly last week. Prolly shouldn't go throwing cash around for these shitty games but when else can i get the shot to go to 3 blazer games in a week?

I got section 205 tickets for 7 bucks tonight. Thought, why not go and see a win in person for such a good deal?

Yeah....

 

[Tince]

In person, Scoot looks noticeably taller and wider than Ant

He's certainly stronger. I haven't looked up their wingspan.

 

[illmatic99]

I got section 205 tickets for 7 bucks tonight. Thought, why not go and see a win in person for such a good deal?

Yeah....

Wow great deal. I shoulda waited til last minute.

 

[BankTeller]

I played freshman squad in high school before I quit to focus on baseball. But that’s still more than 90% of the people in here

Under what administration though? What it Truman? Just wanted to make most of the rules of the game were the same, you know what I mean? Lol.

 

[BankTeller]

I was given 2 weeks severance. But it'll prolly take a month or two to land my next gig. Desperately need some distractions. Will most likely go.

Sorry to hear that man. I was let go Nov 1, part of the reason I’m on this forum more lol.

 

[TYDame]

Great Game Scoot, Keep It Up

 

[perkinsfor3]

Rumor is Utah is shopping Laurie. Does Ant for Laurie make sense for both teams?

Yes, while the Jazz are shopping Clarjson and Sexton, and just drafted Keyonte George, I'm 100% sure they want ANOTHER player in that broad mold.

 

[Natebishop3]

I know some people just want to be angry about this game, but look at our rookie having two good games in a row!

 

[TYDame]

I know some people just want to be angry about this game, but look at our rookie having two good games in a row!

He’s figuring it out.

 

[Whyachi]

the 3rd quarter was 8 straight minutes of being tortured by the Jazz. The Blazers already down 15, came out of halftime like freezer burned frozen yogurt. Portland shot 1-16 during this 2nd half stench, which included 5 Kessler blocks and 4 Blazer turnovers. Utah built a 33 point lead.

Fans in Moda were booing pretty loud. And you know what, i'm glad they were. Because this Blazer team has shown they can play pretty darn good. And fans were really excited to see quality Blazer basketball.

The media implores the Blazers fanbase to keep expectations low. But we've seen time and time again the Blazers kicking butt. This Portland squad has raised fan expectations by playing really good hustle basketball.

What i'm saying is the boobirds were coming from a good place. Fans want MORE cool Blazer basketball, and tonight they didn't get it.

 

[Whyachi]

Scoot will tell it like it is. The kid wants to win, he's not overly exuberant about empty stats in a beatdown.

 

[illmatic99]

I know some people just want to be angry about this game, but look at our rookie having two good games in a row!

most days he looks like DSJr.

one some of these plays, he looked like john wall.

very fine line.... at least we're seeing signs nowadays. he really needs to work on his left hand.

 

[swish3]

Rumor is Utah is shopping Laurie. Does Ant for Laurie make sense for both teams?

Yes! This is exactly what the Blazers need to be a contender. Pursue Lauri Markkanen as our next 7 foot star!

 

[BonesJones]

No no no... our defense sucks because of Dame, CJ, and Stotts' drop scheme. This has already been established!

Yeah youre definitely not hung up on this still.

 

[Whyachi]

Has there been a previous Blazer-killer that we traded for? If so, who and how did it turn out?

we didn't trade for him, but Neil Olshey signed Evan Turner to a cap slurping contract. Turner was hitting game winners against the Blazers! Of course when he got here, a Portland garbage truck was going like 60 down a hill, lost control, ripped off part of his house and landed in the pool. Evan never recovered from NW Disposal Traumatic Syndrome.

 

[kjironman1]

It's a B2B on the road for them and the Blazers have 2 days off. I would assume the Blazers will wear them down and take this game. They will beat that spread.

I think this is sound logic!

Will be interesting how the team adjusts to Brogdon and Ayton returning.

Never Mind! Obviously I don't know jack. Vegas made some money on that one. Glad I don't bet on sports.

 

[blazerfan11]

most days he looks like DSJr.

one some of these plays, he looked like john wall.

very fine line.... at least we're seeing signs nowadays. he really needs to work on his left hand.

Dennis Smith Jr is a good comparison for what we've seen up to now.
High athleticism, poor shooting efficiency and underwhelming assist/turnovers and assist/36 min.

 

[kjironman1]

First game back after a grueling one game road trip this is to be expected. Including this game they get a 5 game home stand. Bound to win one of them right? Right?

 

[kjironman1]

Should i go on Saturday?

I was laid off unexpectedly last week. Prolly shouldn't go throwing cash around for these shitty games but when else can i get the shot to go to 3 blazer games in a week?

Plenty of work coming in January. Tis the season to be Merry!

 

[beast blazer]

The ironic thing, is the Blazers are a basement dwelling team, but they are not paid one one. 16th highest team salary. Somebody is over-paid.

 

[MarinerDNA]

Utah has been in box and 1 all game on Ant and Shaedon yet there have been no adjustments.

This IMO is what knocked us out early. Utah focused everything on Ant and Billups made zero adjustments. Chauncey is a great tank commander and has the respect of the players. Usually they play hard for him. But he can't adjust. We're going to have to can him next year at some point.