BLANKY: 11-18 3pt Last Five Games

[BBert]

The key is McMillan needs to keep using him right. Blake is clearly a better player when coming off the bench in a more limited role. He's given Blake less minutes and less ball-handling responsibilities and it's been working out. A little unfortunate it took him longer than everybody to figure it out, but at least he knows now.

Check and Mate.

I know no one who is against Blake being used in his proper role. With Roy and Bayless occupying the defense, Blake has been effective off the bench, where he belongs. Good for him.

 

[PapaG]

Check and Mate.

I know no one who is against Blake being used in his proper role. With Roy and Bayless occupying the defense, Blake has been effective off the bench, where he belongs. Good for him.

BLANKY is still finishing games. The only difference is that Miller plays most of the first quarter now. BLANKY'S actual role has not change a bit; he's just starting to make the shots he made last season.

 

[RoyToy]

Blake doesn't seem to handle the ball nearly as much, which is a good thing. His role is more closer to Webster's now, and I commend McMillan for making the adjustment.

 

[bintim]

Check and Mate.

I know no one who is against Blake being used in his proper role. With Roy and Bayless occupying the defense, Blake has been effective off the bench, where he belongs. Good for him.

I would rather have Blake off the bench punching in those threes than leaving it up to Martell, at least until Martell starts to hit shots, if ever.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

14-28 3pt last 7 games, with two straight 2-5 games.

Wouldn't that be 15-28 (11+2+2, 18+5+5)?

 

[The_Lillard_King]

BLANKY is still finishing games. The only difference is that Miller plays most of the first quarter now. BLANKY'S actual role has not change a bit; he's just starting to make the shots he made last season.

I'll jump on board . . . this idea that Blake can only shine by coming off the bench isn't accurate, IMO. Just last year he had a career year as a starter.

Blake was in a funk and has shot his way out of it as most shooters do (or go down trying). He could have done it starting or coming off the bench.

I could maybe see the mental thing of feeling the pressure of Miller and Bayless itching to come in on each miss. But to me that is a chemistry thing.

Blake, as a player, can hit the three and contribute the way he has as either a starter or bench player. (He can also suck as either a starter or a bench player)

 

[Public Defender]

Blake's move to the bench probably had as much to do with finding a balanced rotation with so many injured players as it did with anything else. If you're looking at a second unit with Bayless, Cunningham, and Pendergraph, you're going to need someone familiar with Nate's system who can stretch the defense out there. In other words, Blake. I wouldn't be surprised to see Blake return to the starting lineup when Rudy returns, if Miller is playing shaky.

 

[BenDavis503]

2-10, 1-7, 1-5, 1-5, 1-5 ...

owned!

oh god really? ok how about 1-7 or 2-10 sheesh.

stat man strikes again.

edit: nik had you in his cross-hairs already and sniped you.

Grant is becoming the new MIXUM. And MIXUM is becoming cool actually.

Grant what is your deal bro? Are you having hard times lately? If you need a homie to talk to, holler at me.

Oh, and well done Blake. Glad to see you back!

 

[hasoos]

I think that Blake relaxed once the rotation was established. He was pushing it too hard when starting in order to try and attempt to keep his job. Now he can relax, watch the game a little bit, and come off the bench where he is comfortable.

 

[PapaG]

owned!



Grant is becoming the new MIXUM. And MIXUM is becoming cool actually.

Grant what is your deal bro? Are you having hard times lately? If you need a homie to talk to, holler at me.

Oh, and well done Blake. Glad to see you back!

I honestly do think that you're insane. Who is "Grant"?