Game Thread 2023-24 GAME #48 - BLAZERS VS BUCKS - JANUARY 31, 2024 - WEDNESDAY - 7:00 PM PST - ROOT, ESPN

[Cugel]

Yes Ant can frustrating at times but you gotta have a guy that can get you those buckets down the stretch

 

[Tince]

Ayton & Reath gave us a really solid 48 minutes from the center position.

30/15/2/2/1 on 61% from the field (2-2 from deep).

 

[42N8Bounce]

I just got back from the game. My ears are still ringing. What a game. It really felt like a playoff atmosphere. Total team win. 6 guys in double figures. Tremendous team D. Loved it!

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Toumani and Tisse had a huge impact on the game even if the boxscore doesn’t show it. Their defense was on constant go-mode.

 

[Tince]

 

[Tince]

He kicked at the ball...

I finally went back and watch the play. I don't think this is a kick ball. He goes up in the air, his legs go out, the ball is knocked loose, and goes off his leg. I don't think it was intentional.

 

[Tince]

 

[Tince]

 

[Natebishop3]

I haven’t watched a ton of Bucks basketball, but it seems like Giannis’ ego is getting in the way of them being great. I’m sorry but there are very few circumstances where that dude should be initiating the offense instead of Dame. He should not have had the ball at the end. Bucks fans say he’s shit at PNR and setting screens. I know Dame isn’t shooting well but I put the blame on Giannis.

 

[Tince]

Blazers shot 53/43/100 with a 2.5/1 assist to turnover ratio. Those are winning numbers

 

[THE HCP]

@THE HCP
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Yessir

 

[Strenuus]

 

[Strenuus]

 

[crandc]

When Clyde returned as a Rocket, he got a huge ovation and Portland won.
History repeats.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Are GM's allowed to talk to other teams' players?

 

[kjironman1]

tank master Billups just used his challenge to give Milwaukee a free possesion.... whoops

But he didn't lose the Challenge!

 

[MickZagger]

Are GM's allowed to talk to other teams' players?

I think he would have elaborated that.

 

[beast blazer]

There isn't a big difference between Damian and Anfernee right now. Damian gets to the FT line a lot more, but that's it.

I don't think the Bucks have much of a shot at the title.

 

[kjironman1]

We will be undefeated on national TV this season

Might want to wait until after the trade deadline to make that kind of statement. If Jimmy Butler gets traded to Portland there might be another chance? Lebron? Okay small chance but still a chance.

 

[julius]

Dame is still mad at the wrong guy, and it's answers like this that make me feel he's lying when he says he would think about coming back to Portland or that it's "home".

He's not being honest with himself.

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

Are GM's allowed to talk to other teams' players?

Dame is still mad at the wrong guy, and it's answers like this that make me feel he's lying when he says he would think about coming back to Portland or that it's "home".

He's not being honest with himself.

Even if they are allowed to talk, what percentage of players traded do you think continue a report with the GM that traded them? I’m betting it’s less than 10%.

Don’t overthink it.

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

I haven’t watched a ton of Bucks basketball, but it seems like Giannis’ ego is getting in the way of them being great. I’m sorry but there are very few circumstances where that dude should be initiating the offense instead of Dame. He should not have had the ball at the end. Bucks fans say he’s shit at PNR and setting screens. I know Dame isn’t shooting well but I put the blame on Giannis.

Certainly didn’t look like an MVP caliber player to me.

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

Seems like having a healthy roster matters. Especially when so many are new and trying to build cohesion/synergy.

 

[beast blazer]

Dame doesn't really have the right to be bitter in my view. He demanded a trade, we traded him to a top team.

 

[maxiep]

When Clyde returned as a Rocket, he got a huge ovation and Portland won.
History repeats.

And then he went in the HoF as a Rocket. #hesdeadtome

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

Dame doesn't really have the right to be bitter in my view. He demanded a trade, we traded him to a top team.

what if he really wanted to stay and would have if we traded the pick, even if the trade didn’t net us an all star caliber player? He can’t say he would have rather stayed now. That would look really bad for Milwaukie. But what if, inside he holds beef because that is what he really wanted, was told that would happen and then it didn’t?

for the record, I think Joe did the best he could, but just sayin…

 

[Whyachi]

This type of atmosphere, this type of national exposure, sure would be a good time for Scoot to get experience...

Scoot got the halftime interview on ESPN. They liked how the Blazers were playing and asked him why Portland's record is down with the bottom feeders. Scoot let the scavenging reporters know that a bunch of guys were out (injuries), and getting players back helps Portland win some games.

 

[beast blazer]

what if he really wanted us to stay and would have if we traded the pick, even if the trade didn’t net us an all star caliber player? He can’t say he would have rather stayed now. That would look really bad for Milwaukie. But what if, inside he holds beef because that is what he really wanted, was told that would happen and then it didn’t?

for the record, I think Joe did the best he could, but just sayin…

He is still the one that demanded the trade. The Blazers have to do what they feel is best for themselves, not how to appease Dame. There was no way we were going to become contenders anyway.

 

[Whyachi]

I haven’t watched a ton of Bucks basketball, but it seems like Giannis’ ego is getting in the way of them being great. I’m sorry but there are very few circumstances where that dude should be initiating the offense instead of Dame. He should not have had the ball at the end. Bucks fans say he’s shit at PNR and setting screens. I know Dame isn’t shooting well but I put the blame on Giannis.

the Bucks have no 6th man sniper. Their bench turns into mush. Missing 2 energy guys Beauchamp and Jackson probably hurt them last night. Payne, Connaughton & Crowder played like poodoo.

If I was Doc, I'd try Middleton off the bench. There's just too many slow defensive guys on the court at the same time. The quicker Blazers won points in paint 56-46.

 

[HansenYang]

what if he really wanted us to stay and would have if we traded the pick, even if the trade didn’t net us an all star caliber player? He can’t say he would have rather stayed now. That would look really bad for Milwaukie. But what if, inside he holds beef because that is what he really wanted, was told that would happen and then it didn’t?

for the record, I think Joe did the best he could, but just sayin…

I think that's exactly how Dame felt...

But Joe had a responsibility to do what he thought was in the team's best interest. And I think he did what he could.

He is still the one that demanded the trade. The Blazers have to do what they feel is best for themselves, not how to appease Dame. There was no way we were going to become contenders anyway.

Agreed.