BLAZERS @ PACERS - FEB. 7TH, 2014, FRIDAY, 4:00 PM - ESPN & CSNNW

[LuckyShot]

Definitely one of the steadiest PFs in the NBA. In a close game, in the 4th quarter, I'd take West shooting jumpers over LMA 9 times out of 10.

The difference is no one leaves LMA as open as we were leaving West. We just let West shoot what were basically FTs.

 

[Strenuus]

CJ did go 4-4 with 9 points tonight in a big game. Can't complain there.

 

[PapaG]

Wes having to defend Hill late in the game because Lillard refuses to get into a defensive crouch was a good move by Stotts, until Hill figured out that Wes would have to let him take shots.

 

[blue9]

Despite the loss, that was a fun game to watch! A little frustrating to constantly see opposing PGs post career nights against us. But we played a heck of a lot better than I thought we would.

 

[Sinobas]

The Blazers gave up a ton of wide open shots to West, LA shoots those turn around fade away jumpers. Of course they look cool when they go down, but they are also the reason LA is shooting a career low in FG%.

 

[illmatic99]

Reason we were giving up offensive boards was because LA started switching on picks for some reason and was stuck on the perimeter for much of the overtime

 

[blue9]

The difference is no one leaves LMA as open as we were leaving West. We just let West shoot what were basically FTs.

Eh - most of the shots that LMA takes from that range are also wide open. In the pick/pop both defenders ALWAYS go with Lillard and leave LMA open to bomb away. West is just a superior shooter.

 

[Strenuus]

Despite the loss, that was a fun game to watch! A little frustrating to constantly see opposing PGs post career nights against us. But we played a heck of a lot better than I thought we would.

Ditto that. I think most in the prediciton thread picked Indiana, including myself.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Walked to the local bar, watched the game and had some dinner. I thought it was a pretty good game. Wes was amazing at the end of the 4th. This loss doesn't really bother me. We competed. It could have just as easily gone our way.

 

[riverman]

I wouldn't be so critical of Portland if they had simply come up short, but they literally did not come up with one defensive stop in the last part of the game. 9 fucking offensive rebounds, and throwing it away to the other team for a jam? Part of the problem is how much ground our bench unit gives up. We got a whole new bench and it sucks just as much dick as last year's unit.

On this level you don't lose games, teams win games. Credit the best defensive team in the league for winning at home in OT...they took this one. We didn't give it away.

 

[HailBlazers]

Eh - most of the shots that LMA takes from that range are also wide open. In the pick/pop both defenders ALWAYS go with Lillard and leave LMA open to bomb away. West is just a superior shooter.

Would you trade West for LMA straight up?

 

[PapaG]

I wouldn't be so critical of Portland if they had simply come up short, but they literally did not come up with one defensive stop in the last part of the game. 9 fucking offensive rebounds, and throwing it away to the other team for a jam? Part of the problem is how much ground our bench unit gives up. We got a whole new bench and it sucks just as much dick as last year's unit.

Your posts are always critical of the Blazers.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Ditto that. I think most in the prediciton thread picked Indiana, including myself.

The real fans picked the Blazers to win.

 

[LuckyShot]

Eh - most of the shots that LMA takes from that range are also wide open. In the pick/pop both defenders ALWAYS go with Lillard and leave LMA open to bomb away. West is just a superior shooter.

People fly at LMA unless it's a total defensive breakdown. We were sagging back and letting West dial it up. LaMarcus was in foul trouble and was afraid of running at him and getting a 6th foul when West put the ball on the floor, so he just let him shoot without really challenging. West knew he had freebies in the 4th. That does wonders for your confidence.

 

[PapaG]

Would you trade West for LMA straight up?

If he'd rather have West shooting those shots in the 4th over LMA, how can he not want West over LMA?

 

[Strenuus]

The real fans picked the Blazers to win.

*turns in Blazers fancard*

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Trail Blazers PR ‏@TrailBlazersPR Damian Lillard joins Clyde Drexler as only Trail Blazers to ever record 38 points, 11 assists and 4 3-pointers in a game (3/15/92 at BOS).

 

[SlyPokerDog]

*turns in Blazers fancard*

What makes you think we ever gave you one? You still smell like a rookie around here.

 

[Sedatedfork]

Eh - most of the shots that LMA takes from that range are also wide open. In the pick/pop both defenders ALWAYS go with Lillard and leave LMA open to bomb away. West is just a superior shooter.

West is strictly pick and pop. He is actually a pretty good fit for Indy.

 

[riverman]

Rolo played one hell of a game! He just doesn't get much credit.

 

[PapaG]

Trail Blazers PR ‏@TrailBlazersPR Damian Lillard joins Clyde Drexler as only Trail Blazers to ever record 38 points, 11 assists and 4 3-pointers in a game (3/15/92 at BOS).

The cynic would ask how many points Clyde gave up that night, and if he had to be pulled from guarding his counterpart.

Dame is a great offensive player because he's so quick, which makes it bewildering to me why he can't get into a defensive stance. I don't care if guys blow by him, but he stands lock-legged. You have no shot at defending penetration if you don't even try to get into a proper position.

 

[MarAzul]

Eh - most of the shots that LMA takes from that range are also wide open. In the pick/pop both defenders ALWAYS go with Lillard and leave LMA open to bomb away. West is just a superior shooter.

Actually they are both .490 on their career.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

The cynic would ask how many points Clyde gave up that night, and if he had to be pulled from guarding his counterpart.

Dame is a great offensive player because he's so quick, which makes it bewildering to me why he can't get into a defensive stance. I don't care if guys blow by him, but he stands lock-legged. You have no shot at defending penetration if you don't even try to get into a proper position.

Needs another offseason with GP.

 

[Strenuus]

What makes you think we ever gave you one? You still smell like a rookie around here.

Sorry. I'll change my clothes.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Needs another offseason with GP.

He never spent this off season with him. GP blew him off once he got the gig with Fox Sports1.

 

[PapaG]

Needs another offseason with GP.

He didn't get to be with GP this past offseason.

 

[dviss1]

Needs another offseason with GP.

Did he even have THIS offseason with GP? I heard nothing about them actually getting together. Just talk about how they would.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Sorry. I'll change my clothes.

 

[dviss1]

He never spent this off season with him. GP blew him off once he got the gig with Fox Sports1.

Really?? And then he goes and talks shit about how there are only 3 good PGs (due to lack of Defense). Then he names Tony "no defense" Parker as one of them?

WTF GP? I'm sure Dame would try to glean anything he could from you...

 

[Strenuus]

Top 4 teams have all gone to lose at least 1 now. So it doesn't hurt as bad right now, thankfully.

I just want to whip Minny a new one though.