Game Thread 2023-24 Game #6 - BLAZERS VS GRIZZLIES - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - FRIDAY - 7:00 PM PST - ROOT

[Chris Craig]

Leading at half after being down feels good.

 

[EGame]

It is nice to see Deandre getting touches and putting up shots. A happy Ayton is very much a huge part of our future.

 

[riverman]

1st lead we've had all season at halftime. Great comeback. Ayton is the real deal.

 

[illmatic99]

Shaedon on pace for 42 mins again.

unless chauncey wants to dip his toes into the murray/rupes pool, this will have to be

 

[illmatic99]

Don't like that they are allowed to camp in the paint.

jaren jackson jr and marcus smart are prolly the two most undeserving DPOYs in recent history.

 

[MickZagger]

Shaedon on pace for 42 mins again.

Ayton is a really good player if you don’t put superstar expectations on him.

I see Ayton as like a solid borderline All Star year in and year out. Like maybe a Rik Smits. Extremely solid but doesnt really have star power

 

[James lamphear]

Nice this team is competing right and that's all can ask for a chance to win. Nice close going on the Half.

 

[BankTeller]

Ayton has a pretty mid range. Wouldn’t mind seeing him look for that more

It is Aldridge-esque. If you get annoyed of it eventually, remember that we would sometimes feel the same about Aldridge. I'm happy with DA shooting from that far anytime, especially if he's that open.

 

[wizenheimer]

Why won't the Warriors just fucking die.

Toradol

 

[illmatic99]

I see Ayton as like a solid borderline All Star year in and year out. Like maybe a Rik Smits. Extremely solid but doesnt really have star power

doesn't have to be. he's just solid.

and what i love is his consistency. you know exactly what you're gonna get from him night in and night out. we aren't used to that.

just hope he stays healthy.

 

[Idog1976]

Leading at half after being down feels good.

I was super pissed when Billups let them play on when down 11, but then they came roaring back. Dumb luck, or wisely letting them play through? The world may never know, but the smart money is on the former.

 

[Natebishop3]

missing scoot's speed right now

Yeah and it's not just that. I just really enjoy watching Scoot. I have tied so much about this season to Scoot's growth, so if he's not playing it makes it harder for me to get invested.

 

[illmatic99]

It is Aldridge-esque. If you get annoyed of it eventually, remember that we would sometimes feel the same about Aldridge. I'm happy with DA shooting from that far anytime, especially if he's that open.

a basic pick and pop with him needs to be a play we run with some sort of frequency. he's automatic from 15'.

 

[BankTeller]

Shaedon on pace for 42 mins again.

Ayton is a really good player if you don’t put superstar expectations on him.

Yeah, long term that amount of minutes isn't good for anyone. But when the entire guard rotation is fully healthy, we struggle to get him a full 30 mins. So it'll be good for him to get that many minutes now.

 

[MickZagger]

Nice this team is competing right and that's all can ask for a chance to win. Nice close going on the Half.

You hit the nail right on the head. It’s there for the taking, James

 

[blazerfan11]

Billups must have some mental block or grudge against using Ayton more in the offense.

Grant has 11 shots for 10 points and Ayton has 5 shots for 12 points.

 

[MickZagger]

We go on a run and Nipsey Hustle goes mute

 

[MickZagger]

Billups must have some mental block or grudge against using Ayton more in the offense.

Grant has 11 shots for 10 points and Ayton has 5 shots for 12 points.

To be honest, a plodding pound it in the paint type style of ball is a thing of the past

 

[Whyachi]

this stupid tournament court looks like a Starbucks gift card envelope.

 

[Tince]

Billups must have some mental block or grudge against using Ayton more in the offense.

Grant has 11 shots for 10 points and Ayton has 5 shots for 12 points.

Kinda feels like part of it is Ayton is an unselfish player (who gets less touches) vs Grant, who is rarely looking to pass first.

 

[wizenheimer]

yeah...that red floor is hard on old eyes like mine. Of course, Priyanka Chopra in bright red bikini is just fine

Blazers run almost no off-the-ball action for Sharpe; to0 much parking him in a corner

that broadcast stat guy is a dipshit

 

[Natebishop3]

Shaedon on pace for 42 mins again.

Ayton is a really good player if you don’t put superstar expectations on him.

And that's the problem. I think Phoenix fans just couldn't let go of the fact that they took him over Luka. I get it. That would frustrate me too... but he's not nearly as bad as they make him out to be. I also think he had checked out. They did him dirty.

 

[BankTeller]

a basic pick and pop with him needs to be a play we run with some sort of frequency. he's automatic from 15'.

Yup. Maybe once or twice a quarter. So far, all of DA's baskets have come from quick, deliberate movements. No endless dribbles. He got a ball and immediately noticed a skinner Williams on him, backed him down with 2 dribbles and threw up a jump hook. I love that. That is how he is going to get an easy 20 every game eventually and not stagnate our offense.

A few dumpoffs from Scoot and Shae a game. Maybe between 4-6 midrange jumpers. A few baskets off hustle plays like he has tonight. Up the FTA a little bit. That might get him there.

 

[Natebishop3]

Ayton is old school.

 

[Tince]

yeah...that red floor is hard on old eyes like mine. Of course, Priyanka Chopra in bright red bikini is just fine

I'd like too see this side-by-side comparison before I draw a final conclusion.

 

[Blazinaway]

Billups must have some mental block or grudge against using Ayton more in the offense.

Grant has 11 shots for 10 points and Ayton has 5 shots for 12 points.

Gettin sick and tired of Grant taking so many shots and so many of them bad shots, his shooting percentages are awful so far this year

 

[Natebishop3]

Mays is completely competent as a backup. I'm comfortable with him getting minutes if we trade Brogdon.

 

[B-Roy]

Chauncey had enough of Matisse lmao

 

[Ripcity4life77]

2nd good call by Billups -- 1st the challenge even if it failed and now benching of Thybulle for Camara -- I ask again is hell freezing over or something -- LOL

 

[Natebishop3]

Camara has to hit those open threes.