Game Thread 2024-25 GAME #17 - BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - NOV 23, 2024 - SAT - 5:00 PM - CHARGE, BLAZERVISION

[Chris Craig]

Camara recruiting Amen after the game...

Camara played the whole second half with four fouls and didn't pick up another. Good on him.

In fact a few of our players did. Good job on our guys playing through some extensive foul trouble.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Looks like Blazers hate this team as much as I do.

Actually, at the end of the game, looks like Blazers don't really have any animosity. I might be the one who has issues,

 

[PCmor7]

Best thing about this win was that the Blazers didn't shrivel up after Dillon Brooks tried his little bully play there toward the end. That's something young players need to learn, to raise their game and shut up players like Brooks by being mentally tougher.

Deni with a great all-around game tonight. Simons reverted to unguardable down the stretch.

We might be the most undisciplined team in the league, but those are things that can be patched up eventually. Some of these other little nuances they have to learn on their own and this was a step in the direction.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

we could have had Amen instead of scoot, I remember lots of folks considering it

I was a fan of Amen but people were skeptical because of his shot mechanics, competition played, and age.

 

[Chris Craig]

Antman ftw

He needs to get pissed off more often.

 

[Chris Craig]

Best thing about this win was that the Blazers didn't shrivel up after Dillon Brooks tried his little bully play there toward the end. That's something young players need to learn, to raise their game and shut up players like Brooks by being mentally tougher.

Deni with a great all-around game tonight. Simons reverted to unguardable down the stretch.

We might be the most undisciplined team in the league, but those are things that can be patched up eventually. Some of these other little nuances they have to learn on their own and this was a step in the direction.

Yep, that was great. Told him to get that bush league shit out of here.

 

[Blazinaway]

Tell ya what Deni is one strong dude, Sengun could not hardly move him

 

[Hoopguru]

Simons and Sharpe play well together. Scoot is a negative on the court and he cant shoot.

 

[TheGoldRanger]

Hell of a win! Go Blazers! Deni stepped up huge and it was awesome seeing Ant stand up to Brooks after he tried to get into it with Shae. If Simons can keep this up then I wouldn’t mind him staying.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Held Houston under 100. Good defensive effort

 

[B-Roy]

The rockets look like a better version of us. They also have no good offensive players, but they got better defensive players and more talent overall.

 

[Chris Craig]

Tell ya what Deni is one strong dude, Sengun could not hardly move him

I was worried Sengun was going to try and grab his arm and wrap him up to get more fouls. Deni took care of business.

 

[Chris Craig]

The rockets look like a better version of us. They also have no good offensive players, but they got better defensive players and more talent overall.

And they play dirty. I don't care for that shit.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

Hell of a win! Go Blazers! Deni stepped up huge and it was awesome seeing Ant stand up to Brooks after he tried to get into it with Shae. If Simons can keep this up then I wouldn’t mind him staying.

Lmao. Blazers fans are so schizophrenic. You do know this is his seventh season right?

 

[Sheldon Shape]

I was worried Sengun was going to try and grab his arm and wrap him up to get more fouls. Deni took care of business.

Extremely impressive. I thought it was over the second we took out Clingan.

 

[Blazinaway]

I was worried Sengun was going to try and grab his arm and wrap him up to get more fouls. Deni took care of business.

How many C's bock a shot, gather it then lead a fast break? LOL I think I saw he had four blocked shots

 

[Chris Craig]

Extremely impressive. I thought it was over the second we took out Clingan.

Yeah, I was surprised we didn't play him more in that fourth. I know they were being cautious with his knee. Another dirty injury courtesy of Brooks. Just glad Clingan is ok.

 

[Chris Craig]

How many C's bock a shot, gather it then lead a fast break? LOL I think I saw he had four blocked shots

Right?! He did including a late one against Sengun that helped us deal the win. Dude was everywhere tonight. Good to see him finally getting comfortable.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

The rockets look like a better version of us. They also have no good offensive players, but they got better defensive players and more talent overall.

They have a little more depth for sure. They were bad longer. They have hits and misses on their picks. Superior coaching and culture being built. They are a couple years ahead of us.

 

[TheGoldRanger]

Lmao. Blazers fans are so schizophrenic. You do know this is his seventh season right?

I am enjoying a win and it was nice seeing Ant have a good game and not interrupt the team’s current success.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

I am enjoying a win and it was nice seeing Ant have a good game and not interrupt the team’s current success.

I agree. I'm happy to see him have a great game.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

I'd much rather have Deni than Jabari Smith.

 

[PCmor7]

Tell ya what Deni is one strong dude, Sengun could not hardly move him

I like Sengun, but listening to the Rockets feed was making my ears bleed. They talked about him like he's unguardable down low. He's definitely strong and has great fundamentals, but he's not an exceptional athlete of have great length for a center in this league. If you don't jump for his ball fake and get caught on his hip, you're going to have a chance to contest. If he wants to shoot 15 footers, just raise your hand and let him.

Deni had that one stop late in the game just playing better fundamental defense than Sengun did on offense. Didn't go for the fakes, played it straight and ended up blocking the shot of the bigger player.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Did we ever hear what was wrong with Clingan’s knee? I know he returned, but….

 

[Chris Craig]

Did we ever hear what was wrong with Clingan’s knee? I know he returned, but….

Brooks got him in the back of his knee then kicked him in the leg again on the way down.

 

[julius]

Is anyone else curious where the Blazers broadcasting is getting their stats? Their graphic shows the Blazers with like 67 rebounds, when ESPN has them at 53.

And they seem to have those stats screwy all season too.

 

[Kano John]

And they play dirty. I don't care for that shit.

That's the kind of player/coach Ime Udoka is.

 

[Chris Craig]

Is anyone else curious where the Blazers broadcasting is getting their stats? Their graphic shows the Blazers with like 67 rebounds, when ESPN has them at 53.

And they seem to have those stats screwy all season too.

NBA.com says 67

 

[riverman]

Not too shabby! Ant finally impacted a win, Deni was really good in this one. Clingan with 20 boards...hell of an effort!

 

[Chris Craig]

That's the kind of player/coach Ime Udoka is.

Playing Dirty is petty and pathetic. If you can't play for real, don't play.