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So, are we supposed to all go on pretending that Brocklito isn't actually MIXUM. What's in if for you to keep denying the obvious, Mix?
 
Since the subject of the pachyderm in the parlor has been broached, I will offer this observation...

Our high rate of points allowed in the paint is by design. This is the new defensive philosophy Stotts was talking about during training camp. Our major off season acquisitions were all made to give Stotts the personnel he desired to implement his system at both ends of the court.

Clearly Stotts places a premium the 3-point shot as an offensive weapon. That's precisely why Olshey signed Dorrel Wright and Mo Williams, two very prolific 3-point shooters to fill major roles off our bench. It is also why C.J. McCollum, a very prolific 3-point shooter in college, was chosen with the 10th pick in the draft.

So, if he places such a high premium on 3-point shooting at one end of the court, it is only natural he wants to take away that same advantage at the other end. Stotts' defense is not designed to limit points in the paint, it is designed to limit opponents making 3-pointers.

This is where the Lopez acquisition comes in. Yes, other teams are killing us inside, because we don't double team inside or play aggressive help defense. Why, because when you do, you leave someone open at the 3-point line, and a wide open, uncontested 3-pointer is the most effective offensive weapon in all of basketball. So, in the Stotts defense, Robin Lopez is left on an island, to defend his man one-on-one and to defend the paint against guards and wings penetrating - which happens a lot because our perimeter defenders overplay the 3, which means they are more likely to get beaten off the dribble. And while this makes Lopez look like he's losing the battle with his counterpart, the team, by shutting down the 3-point line, is winning the war - to to the tune of an 8-2 record.

And, if you think Lopez is getting abused by opposing centers, imagine how bad it would be if J.J. Hickson was alone on that same island. And that's why Hickson had to go and they brought in Lopez. Let's face it, a talented offensive player, close to the basket has a decided advantage, even over an above average defender, and would absolutely kill an inferior defender like Hickson. That's why most teams elect to double team when an opponent receives the ball with deep post position.

So, with Lopez, the team no longer doubles in the post or plays aggressive help defense. All other defenders stay home on their man and extent the perimeter defense all the way to beyond the 3-point line.

And it's working. The Blazers are 1st in the league in opponent's 3FG% at 29%. That's amazing 3-point defense (lowest Opp 3FG% in the nba.com database that goes back to 2007-08). The Blazers are doing a fantastic job of taking the most effective offensive weapon away from their opponents. All the while using that same weapon very effectively at the other end, where the Blazers are 4th in the league in 3FG% at 42% - that's a 13% advantage in 3FG% the Blazers have over their opponents. The Blazers are averaging over twice as many made 3-pointers per game (10.0) as their opponents (4.9). On offense, the Blazers are 4th in both 3FG% and 3FGM per game. On defense, they are 1st in both opponent 3FG% and 3FGM allowed per game.

This combination of great 3-point shooting on offense, the best 3-point defense in the league and great team rebounding is exactly why the Blazers are 8-2. THAT'S the new defensive philosophy Stotts was talking about. He now he has the personnel to implement it, and we are seeing the results.

And if anyone thinks shutting down your opponent from 3-point point range is a gimmick, or some kind of fool's gold, here are the won-loss records of the teams that led the league in Opp 3FG% over the past six regular seasons (as far back as the database at nba.com goes):

2007-08, BOS, 66-16
2008-09, CLE. 66-16
2009-10, LAL, 57-25
2010-11, CHI, 62-25
2011-12, BOS, 39-27 (lockout shortened season)
2012-13, IND, 49-32

That's an average winning percentage of .712, which equates to a 58-24 record over an 82-game schedule. I'm not predicting the Blazers will win 58 games, there are a lot of other factors involved, I'm just pointing out that in today's NBA, league leading 3-point defense has a very strong correlation to a good won-loss record.

BNM
 
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So the obvious elephant in the room is that chicken little.... errr mixum.... errr Carlito is still up to the same ole same ole. Clockwork baby, clockwork.
 
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It's my understanding mixum was banned? Carlito is just a poster here. You are all asking the wrong person all the wrong questions.
 
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So every thread with Carlito will be turned upside-down by his opponents? Strange that PapaG's participating in the mob demands. How many names has he posted under?
 
Boob-No-More said:
Since the subject of the pachyderm in the parlor has been broached, I will offer this observation...

Our high rate of points allowed in the paint is by design. This is the new defensive philosophy Stotts was talking about during training camp. Our major off season acquisitions were all made to give Stotts the personnel he desired to implement his system at both ends of the court.

Clearly Stotts places a premium the 3-point shot as an offensive weapon. That's precisely why Olshey signed Dorrel Wright and Mo Williams, two very prolific 3-point shooters to fill major roles off our bench. It is also why C.J. McCollum, a very prolific 3-point shooter in college, was chosen with the 10th pick in the draft.

So, if he places such a high premium on 3-point shooting at one end of the court, it is only natural he wants to take away that same advantage at the other end. Stotts' defense is not designed to limit points in the paint, it is designed to limit opponents making 3-pointers.

This is where the Lopez acquisition comes in. Yes, other teams are killing us inside, because we don't double team inside or play aggressive help defense. Why, because when you do, you leave someone open at the 3-point line, and a wide open, uncontested 3-pointer is the most effective offensive weapon in all of basketball. So, in the Stotts defense, Robin Lopez is left on an island, to defend his man one-on-one and to defend the paint against guards and wings penetrating - which happens a lot because our perimeter defenders overplay the 3, which means they are more likely to get beaten off the dribble. And while this makes Lopez look like he's losing the battle with his counterpart, the team, by shutting down the 3-point line, is winning the war - to to the tune of an 8-2 record.

And, if you think Lopez is getting abused by opposing centers, imagine how bad it would be if J.J. Hickson was alone on that same island. And that's why Hickson had to go and they brought in Lopez. Let's face it, a talented offensive player, close to the basket has a decided advantage, even over an above average defender, and would absolutely kill an inferior defender like Hickson. That's why most teams elect to double team when an opponent receives the ball with deep post position.

So, with Lopez, the team no longer doubles in the post or plays aggressive help defense. All other defenders stay home on their man and extent the perimeter defense all the way to beyond the 3-point line.

And it's working. The Blazers are 1st in the league in opponent's 3FG% at 29%. That's amazing 3-point defense (lowest Opp 3FG% in the nba.com database that goes back to 2007-08). The Blazers are doing a fantastic job of taking the most effective offensive weapon away from their opponents. All the while using that same weapon very effectively at the other end, where the Blazers are 4th in the league in 3FG% at 42% - that's a 13% advantage in 3FG% the Blazers have over their opponents. The Blazers are averaging over twice as many made 3-pointers per game (10.0) as their opponents (4.9). On offense, the Blazers are 4th in both 3FG% and 3FGM per game. On defense, they are 1st in both opponent 3FG% and 3FGM allowed per game.

This combination of great 3-point shooting on offense, the best 3-point defense in the league and great team rebounding is exactly why the Blazers are 8-2. THAT'S the new defensive philosophy Stotts was talking about. He now he has the personnel to implement it, and we are seeing the results.

And if anyone thinks shutting down your opponent from 3-point point range is a gimmick, or some kind of fool's gold, here are the won-loss records of the teams that led the league in Opp 3FG% over the past six regular seasons (as far back as the database at nba.com goes):

2007-08, BOS, 66-16
2008-09, CLE. 66-16
2009-10, LAL, 57-25
2010-11, CHI, 62-25
2011-12, BOS, 39-27 (lockout shortened season)
2012-13, IND, 49-32

That's an average winning percentage of .712, which equates to a 58-24 record over an 82-game schedule. I'm not predicting the Blazers will win 58 games, there are a lot of other factors involved, I'm just pointing out that in today's NBA, league leading 3-point defense has a very strong correlation to a good won-loss record.

BNM
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This is SICK, BNM. This is the sort of analysis I love from my fellow Blazer marks.
 
Whoa schilly? Awesome, good to see ya

And yes OP, Toronto sucks, and the blazers beat them at basketball. Toronto will likely win 30 games this year, against teams with better defense. They'll blow a few teams out. They'll win at home. But the blazers beat them. In Toronto. because Toronto sucks so bad that the blazers suck for not winning by enough or something. Go figure, lifes a trip man
 
Boob-No-More said:
Since the subject of the pachyderm in the parlor has been broached, I will offer this observation...

Our high rate of points allowed in the paint is by design. This is the new defensive philosophy Stotts was talking about during training camp. Our major off season acquisitions were all made to give Stotts the personnel he desired to implement his system at both ends of the court.

Clearly Stotts places a premium the 3-point shot as an offensive weapon. That's precisely why Olshey signed Dorrel Wright and Mo Williams, two very prolific 3-point shooters to fill major roles off our bench. It is also why C.J. McCollum, a very prolific 3-point shooter in college, was chosen with the 10th pick in the draft.

So, if he places such a high premium on 3-point shooting at one end of the court, it is only natural he wants to take away that same advantage at the other end. Stotts' defense is not designed to limit points in the paint, it is designed to limit opponents making 3-pointers.

This is where the Lopez acquisition comes in. Yes, other teams are killing us inside, because we don't double team inside or play aggressive help defense. Why, because when you do, you leave someone open at the 3-point line, and a wide open, uncontested 3-pointer is the most effective offensive weapon in all of basketball. So, in the Stotts defense, Robin Lopez is left on an island, to defend his man one-on-one and to defend the paint against guards and wings penetrating - which happens a lot because our perimeter defenders overplay the 3, which means they are more likely to get beaten off the dribble. And while this makes Lopez look like he's losing the battle with his counterpart, the team, by shutting down the 3-point line, is winning the war - to to the tune of an 8-2 record.

And, if you think Lopez is getting abused by opposing centers, imagine how bad it would be if J.J. Hickson was alone on that same island. And that's why Hickson had to go and they brought in Lopez. Let's face it, a talented offensive player, close to the basket has a decided advantage, even over an above average defender, and would absolutely kill an inferior defender like Hickson. That's why most teams elect to double team when an opponent receives the ball with deep post position.

So, with Lopez, the team no longer doubles in the post or plays aggressive help defense. All other defenders stay home on their man and extent the perimeter defense all the way to beyond the 3-point line.

And it's working. The Blazers are 1st in the league in opponent's 3FG% at 29%. That's amazing 3-point defense (lowest Opp 3FG% in the nba.com database that goes back to 2007-08). The Blazers are doing a fantastic job of taking the most effective offensive weapon away from their opponents. All the while using that same weapon very effectively at the other end, where the Blazers are 4th in the league in 3FG% at 42% - that's a 13% advantage in 3FG% the Blazers have over their opponents. The Blazers are averaging over twice as many made 3-pointers per game (10.0) as their opponents (4.9). On offense, the Blazers are 4th in both 3FG% and 3FGM per game. On defense, they are 1st in both opponent 3FG% and 3FGM allowed per game.

This combination of great 3-point shooting on offense, the best 3-point defense in the league and great team rebounding is exactly why the Blazers are 8-2. THAT'S the new defensive philosophy Stotts was talking about. He now he has the personnel to implement it, and we are seeing the results.

And if anyone thinks shutting down your opponent from 3-point point range is a gimmick, or some kind of fool's gold, here are the won-loss records of the teams that led the league in Opp 3FG% over the past six regular seasons (as far back as the database at nba.com goes):

2007-08, BOS, 66-16
2008-09, CLE. 66-16
2009-10, LAL, 57-25
2010-11, CHI, 62-25
2011-12, BOS, 39-27 (lockout shortened season)
2012-13, IND, 49-32

That's an average winning percentage of .712, which equates to a 58-24 record over an 82-game schedule. I'm not predicting the Blazers will win 58 games, there are a lot of other factors involved, I'm just pointing out that in today's NBA, league leading 3-point defense has a very strong correlation to a good won-loss record.

BNM
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I just want to say how much I enjoy your posts brother. In on my cellphone, so I can't rep you, but you've earned so many reps with your detailed "in your face" posts knocking the haters on their asses.

I agree the philosophy is to shut down the 3. It is so demoralizing that you are scoring in the paint, only giving up threes on the other end. We have become masters so far this season.
 
Boob-No-More said:
Since the subject of the pachyderm in the parlor has been broached, I will offer this observation...BNM
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You know I wondered about this subconsciously and you just made me realize that. Great, great job and analysis. Repped as usual. Is there an insta-rep or perma-rep button???? :)
 
And another side note about the three point shooting. We have in fact put together a deadly 3 point team. Another advantage of this strategy is that we just need a few of our many 3 point weapons hitting to make this work. But the flip side is that if everyone is hitting we are basically unstoppable and can beat ANYBODY.

Yes, there is the live by the three, die by the three philosophy but when you have your team set up like this its a lot harder to die by three and even easier to live by the three. And then when you compound that with taking away that same weapon from the opposing team it makes your three point makes even more impactful.

Kinda brilliant if you have the right players to keep it up.
 
jlprk said:
So every thread with Carlito will be turned upside-down by his opponents? Strange that PapaG's participating in the mob demands. How many names has he posted under?
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Yeah, the difference is, papag admitted who he was, didn't keep up the facade AND people did call it to his attention they knew who he was
 
Boise Blazer said:
And another side note about the three point shooting. We have in fact put together a deadly 3 point team. Another advantage of this strategy is that we just need a few of our many 3 point weapons hitting to make this work. But the flip side is that if everyone is hitting we are basically unstoppable and can beat ANYBODY.

Yes, there is the live by the three, die by the three philosophy but when you have your team set up like this its a lot harder to die by three and even easier to live by the three. And then when you compound that with taking away that same weapon from the opposing team it makes your three point makes even more impactful.

Kinda brilliant if you have the right players to keep it up.
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3pt shots tend to create long rebounds, too.
 
julius said:
Yeah, the difference is, papag admitted who he was, didn't keep up the facade AND people did call it to his attention they knew who he was
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Except for BGrantFan claiming he wasn't PapaG.
 
U guys are funny. U ban someone and then ask them to come back. If u want mixum back then he/she should come back as mixum.

My name isn't mixum. It's carlito.
 
This reminds me of the participants in the first ever hot fever death dance marathon where the contestants were literally on their last legs when they all simultaneously died in unison.

That is exactly how tiring THIS song and dance is as well
 
Well at least we know the true elephant is the one that won't be happy ever. The elephant that wants to smash anything positive to feed his ever so large appetite for attention. It's a little pathetic, but every platform has them. There always needs to be that bacteria to feed off of shit that no one will eat.
 
I'm glad that they're defending the three point line well, but if giving up this many points in the paint is by design, then that's a poor design choice. If we're being honest, the design is probably meant to contest the three and close off the inside, forcing 18-15 foot jumpers (i.e. "the least efficient shot in basketball") but they haven't found a way to execute that part of the plan consistently yet. It might be due in part to not having the right personnel, but familiarity with the scheme and the quality of the coaching on how to execute probably play a role too.

Just like I think it's too early to read too much into their hot start, it's also too early to hit the panic button on the spotty defensive performances we've seen so far.

If the interior defense is still this porous in two months Bromixolito, I'd probably just plan on killing myself if I were you.
 
Boob-No-More said:
Since the subject of the pachyderm in the parlor has been broached, I will offer this observation...

Our high rate of points allowed in the paint is by design. This is the new defensive philosophy Stotts was talking about during training camp. Our major off season acquisitions were all made to give Stotts the personnel he desired to implement his system at both ends of the court.

Clearly Stotts places a premium the 3-point shot as an offensive weapon. That's precisely why Olshey signed Dorrel Wright and Mo Williams, two very prolific 3-point shooters to fill major roles off our bench. It is also why C.J. McCollum, a very prolific 3-point shooter in college, was chosen with the 10th pick in the draft.

So, if he places such a high premium on 3-point shooting at one end of the court, it is only natural he wants to take away that same advantage at the other end. Stotts' defense is not designed to limit points in the paint, it is designed to limit opponents making 3-pointers.

This is where the Lopez acquisition comes in. Yes, other teams are killing us inside, because we don't double team inside or play aggressive help defense. Why, because when you do, you leave someone open at the 3-point line, and a wide open, uncontested 3-pointer is the most effective offensive weapon in all of basketball. So, in the Stotts defense, Robin Lopez is left on an island, to defend his man one-on-one and to defend the paint against guards and wings penetrating - which happens a lot because our perimeter defenders overplay the 3, which means they are more likely to get beaten off the dribble. And while this makes Lopez look like he's losing the battle with his counterpart, the team, by shutting down the 3-point line, is winning the war - to to the tune of an 8-2 record.

And, if you think Lopez is getting abused by opposing centers, imagine how bad it would be if J.J. Hickson was alone on that same island. And that's why Hickson had to go and they brought in Lopez. Let's face it, a talented offensive player, close to the basket has a decided advantage, even over an above average defender, and would absolutely kill an inferior defender like Hickson. That's why most teams elect to double team when an opponent receives the ball with deep post position.

So, with Lopez, the team no longer doubles in the post or plays aggressive help defense. All other defenders stay home on their man and extent the perimeter defense all the way to beyond the 3-point line.

And it's working. The Blazers are 1st in the league in opponent's 3FG% at 29%. That's amazing 3-point defense (lowest Opp 3FG% in the nba.com database that goes back to 2007-08). The Blazers are doing a fantastic job of taking the most effective offensive weapon away from their opponents. All the while using that same weapon very effectively at the other end, where the Blazers are 4th in the league in 3FG% at 42% - that's a 13% advantage in 3FG% the Blazers have over their opponents. The Blazers are averaging over twice as many made 3-pointers per game (10.0) as their opponents (4.9). On offense, the Blazers are 4th in both 3FG% and 3FGM per game. On defense, they are 1st in both opponent 3FG% and 3FGM allowed per game.

This combination of great 3-point shooting on offense, the best 3-point defense in the league and great team rebounding is exactly why the Blazers are 8-2. THAT'S the new defensive philosophy Stotts was talking about. He now he has the personnel to implement it, and we are seeing the results.

And if anyone thinks shutting down your opponent from 3-point point range is a gimmick, or some kind of fool's gold, here are the won-loss records of the teams that led the league in Opp 3FG% over the past six regular seasons (as far back as the database at nba.com goes):

2007-08, BOS, 66-16
2008-09, CLE. 66-16
2009-10, LAL, 57-25
2010-11, CHI, 62-25
2011-12, BOS, 39-27 (lockout shortened season)
2012-13, IND, 49-32

That's an average winning percentage of .712, which equates to a 58-24 record over an 82-game schedule. I'm not predicting the Blazers will win 58 games, there are a lot of other factors involved, I'm just pointing out that in today's NBA, league leading 3-point defense has a very strong correlation to a good won-loss record.

BNM
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great post and thx - repped!
 
For all posters here who say I'm negative look at the power rankings and look where the teams we beat rank. Someone do an average or strength of sched. I can tell u kings, pistons, raptors, celts all are bottom 22

We are the Kansas City chiefs of nba so far!
 
Carlito said:
For all posters here who say I'm negative look at the power rankings and look where the teams we beat rank. Someone do an average or strength of sched. I can tell u kings, pistons, raptors, celts all are bottom 22

We are the Kansas City chiefs of nba so far!
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I think it's more that you only provide a negative outlook about the team. We've all discussed that the teams defense still needs work, but mixed in with that is people providing a positive take on the things they have improved on.

You don't provide a positive spin to things, only a negative one.
 
besides the 8-2 record this team is very enjoyable to watch, yeah we have issues but I prefer what we have seen so far to a 2-8 record with us allowing a lot fewer points in the paint
 
Carlito said:
U guys are funny. U ban someone and then ask them to come back. If u want mixum back then he/she should come back as mixum.

My name isn't mixum. It's carlito.
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Your name is Rudy.
 
julius said:
But he admitted it eventually.
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No disrespect to PapaG, but that took many moons of him being called out before he admitted it (this conversation always leads to one question... where IS Ben Davis?).
 
BLAZINGGIANTS said:
No disrespect to PapaG, but that took many moons of him being called out before he admitted it (this conversation always leads to one question... where IS Ben Davis?).
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We're going on 2 years of obvious Mixum style posting, with no admission. Papag didn't wait that long.

Now, does it matter that Carlito is Mixum? no. Is it really a big issue that he's not admitting it? In the grand scheme of things, no.

Did i have a point at one time? Not sure anymore.
 
Who cares if he is carlito or mixum. He comes in here to try and push Blazer fanatic buttons by trying to bring in a does of "reality." Thing i,s this board and the posters are too good for that . . . doesn't sound like he is getting under anybody's skin these days.

Now if the Blazers start losing, that is when we have dig deep and not let this joker get to us. Should be easy enough considering we know what he is doing.
 
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