Blazers at Lakers preseason game thread- 10/19/15 NBATV 7:30pm PT

[illmatic99]

Tim is probably the quickest Blazer w the dribble in a while

 

[KingSpeed]

Batum started at SG. Shot 1-6 from three point line.

 

[BBert]

Damn. I'm so used to everything being blacked out I didn't even bother to look...and missed the whole first half.

I H8 Comcrap.

 

[illmatic99]

Vonleh shows potential as a low post player. He needs to continue working on his post moves and his shot making in the paint. We've seen him short-armed some easy shots this preseason.

Needs to learn how to use his body and strength. He tends to shy away from contact. Has a bit of that Trob spin every time syndrome (but better touch)

 

[Darkwebs]

How could you be so Harkless. Sick pickup man

I know, right? A 2nd rounder 5 years from now, protected up to the 55th pick.

So in 2020, if we're not a top 5 team, we don't give up anything for Mo. That is high way robbery!

 

[The Professional Fan]

Odd. Not one minute after I ask about Batum I see Hornet "highlights" on SportsCenter. Granted, "highlights" were about Jeremy Lin's hair which, I have to admit, is pretty spectacular.....good grief dude.

 

[Darkwebs]

Odd. Not one minute after I ask about Batum I see Hornet "highlights" on SportsCenter. Granted, "highlights" were about Jeremy Lin's hair which, I have to admit, is pretty spectacular.....good grief dude.

Now, ask for a million bucks.

 

[magnifier661]

This game is a bit boring. Lakers actually playing that trap defense that always gives Dame fits.

 

[Sinobas]

I didn't know the game was going to be on either till I luckily saw someone comment here about watching it on Nba TV

 

[jlprk]

I was doing paperwork and forgot about this game. I'll watch the 2nd half.

Actually, the reason is that a scrubby little team like the Lakers is so forgettable.

 

[Sinobas]

Good to see Vonleh and Harkless getting a lot of playing time. And what's up with Cliff Alexander? He should get some playing time too.

Harkless has looked very good this pre-season. He's a definite rotational player, I didn't know he was worth a darn when we traded for him.

 

[riverman]

Good to see Vonleh and Harkless getting a lot of playing time. And what's up with Cliff Alexander? He should get some playing time too.

Harkless has looked very good this pre-season. He's a definite rotational player, I didn't know he was worth a darn when we traded for him.

Alexander has a bone bruise

 

[RipCityDSCPL]

No more Kaman. He is out of place with these young guys. Slows the offense to Aldridge -like levels. This team can't win like that.

 

[Sinobas]

Batum is 4-18 from 3pt this Pre-season. During his interview, he blamed his shooting woes on his wrist but says it's better now. But it's always some excuse with him....

 

[Darkwebs]

Batum is 4-18 from 3pt this Pre-season. During his interview, he blamed his shooting woes on his wrist but says it's better now. But it's always some excuse with him....

Batum should now blame his shooting on the distraction of Lin's hair, which is spectacular according to my inside sources.

 

[Sinobas]

Batum also has 10 assists and 10 turnovers in 5 games. I always thought his passing skills were really over-rated. Most of the assists he collected were passing to someone for a jump shot. It wasn't like he was driving and dishing to guys for easy hoops.

 

[magnifier661]

Leonard is having a poor shooting night with shots he normally makes easily

 

[magnifier661]

I love having fast bigs

 

[Sinobas]

They should let Meyers practice his post game this pre-season. He should develop something other than the spot up jumper

 

[magnifier661]

Dame!

 

[Sinobas]

I like how Dame hasn't been forcing up many bad 3s this preseason

 

[magnifier661]

I just love how we pressure d now. So much better!!!

 

[Darkwebs]

Plumlee is so much more mobile than Rolo. Too bad he can't shoot FTs like him, nor protect the rim like him.

 

[DaLincolnJones]

nice to see a 5 steal, run and attempt to finish

 

[DaLincolnJones]

hahahhaha

 

[Sinobas]

Harkie will put points on your face.

 

[Darkwebs]

Harkless dunks it with force! Great dish by Dame

 

[Sinobas]

Teams are really paying attention to CJ now, you can see multiple players shadowing him.

 

[Darkwebs]

When Meyers has time to measure it, I expect the shot to go down everytime

 

[PDXFonz]

Great play. I love CJ dribbling down the base line like that. Making the defense move all around the floor leading to a WIDE open Leonard. Very Steve Nash.

That's what I've seen in his game from the get go, and that's something he surely worked on with Nash. He just needs to be more careful about driving into traffic and losing the ball off of legs.