Game Thread 2023-24 GAME #4 - BLAZERS @ RAPTORS - MONDAY - OCTOBER 30, 2023 - 4:30 PM PST - ROOT

[andalusian]

He has to be several below it.

Average pf rpg in the NBA is 5.2, jg is at 4. Not sure how to get starting pf averages

 

[Sheldon Shape]

Scoot looking better this game. Still wish he could find a way to penetrate more. I dont think his handles are where they need to be. I'm trying to understand why he's having trouble getting past the first man in ISO situations. He should be able to blow by the first defender majority of the time with his athleticism...but he hasnt consistently so far. So is it his handles? Or figuring out angles at this level? It would lead to more open kick outs.

I think the apprehension is coming from a stacked defense. Even if he's getting past his guy, there are others sagging behind him. He's playing better. He's been on a steady incline from the first game so I'm not too mad. He's improved every game.

 

[n0cturne]

Yea Grant and Brogdon need to be the first to go. We need to do everything in our power to develop Shaedon and Scoot, and anything in the way needs to go. That includes Billups IMO if he's ultimately not a good fit.

 

[Predator]

I get the feeling that after Scoot has ONE big game, a lot of pressure will be off his shoulders and he will settle down a lot.

 

[n0cturne]

I think the apprehension is coming from a stacked defense. Even if he's getting past his guy, there are others sagging behind him. He's playing better. He's been on a steady incline from the first game so I'm not too mad. He's improved every game.

True seems like teams aren't respecting our shooting (why tf would they?) and it's affecting our spacing overall.

Still he should be getting penetration/ dump offs to DA just by beating his man off the dribble more. I dont care about his shooting/finishing right now, I want to see him make good plays and get to his spot with quality scoring chances.

 

[FlashWad]

Camara was the main acquisition from the nurkic trade, ayton was filler.

 

[andalusian]

I get the feeling that after Scoot has ONE big game, a lot of pressure will be off his shoulders and he will settle down a lot.

I will not be surprised if you see him having issues again as a rookie, inconsistency is the norm. But, there are flashes

 

[beast blazer]

The 3 pt shot has changed rebounding from taking it off the glass to getting it 15 ft from the rim. Long rebounds go to guards usually. Ayton has worked the glass well

Nice theory, but other PF collect rebounds at a much higher rate than Grant.

 

[n0cturne]

I have a feeling Billups is in his ear with utterly trash advice/commands.

Dude his comments the other day about Scoot's play speed blew my mind!! Like how about help build some confidence in our #3 pick. Just weird ass leadership saying something like that.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Gotta say, the Raptors really overvalue their players. I don't see that Siakam is all that

 

[blazerfan11]

Chauncey gets an F- for usage of Ayton on offense and overusage of Grant.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Gonna go back and watch the video of Scoot's first quarter in Summer League to prove I didn't dream it

 

[blazerfan11]

Jerami Grant. WHY?????
Dammit Billups.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Scottie Barnes looks like he shaves his forehead like Queen Elizabeth I

 

[Sheldon Shape]

Jeremi Grant's best rebound was with him with his ass on the floor.

 

[julius]

I know we called CJ "Me-J"...

I think we need to start typing it as "JeraME"

 

[blazerfan11]

That’s Scoot Henderson. Penetrate and pass.

 

[beast blazer]

I know we called CJ "Me-J"...

I think we need to start typing it as "JeraME"

JeraME, JeraMY!

 

[Sheldon Shape]

Grant opts to not pass to Ayton who had his guy sealed off so he can chuck a wild floater with two defenders on him.

 

[Whyachi]

nice seeing Matisse knock a few down

 

[beast blazer]

Maybe Scoot should stop shooting 3s for now. Play like an old school PG.

 

[blazerfan11]

One thing for sure. Sharpe can’t be coming off the bench anymore. He’s the best player on the team.

 

[riverman]

Hello Matisse!

 

[B-Roy]

Scoot settling down.

 

[blazerfan11]

Scoot to Ayton! Nice.

 

[Whyachi]

Hamberblab talking about "potential assists"
... just stop Tom

 

[blazerfan11]

Nice put-back by Grant.

 

[beast blazer]

Chauncey gets an F- for usage of Ayton on offense and overusage of Grant.

I think these guys our out there doing whatever they want. No one wants to pass it to Ayton.

 

[Cugel]

Ayton can make that middy shot all night long

Scoot feelin it

 

[julius]

Scoot is looking a lot better in this game. Still has some holes, but you can see why he was a lotto pick. Can't yet say that we see why he was the #3 pick though.