Blazers @ Twolves Valentine day edition (anti love style) (1 Viewer)

[Nikolokolus]

I don't know if this was a hallmark of Nate's teams in Seattle, but for the longest time it seems like the Blazers haven't dealt real well with playing with a large lead.

 

[Darkwebs]

Dante continues to hustle like crazy. Props to him.

 

[Darkwebs]

HOly cow! Dante is everywhere (even fouling peeps)

 

[STOMP]

I don't know if this was a hallmark of Nate's teams in Seattle, but for the longest time it seems like the Blazers haven't dealt real well with playing with a large lead.

The league (through the officiating) doesn't really like to have teams boat-raced... especially the home team. Winning time is the 4th quarter.

STOMP

 

[B-Roy]

What the fuck, why was Dante pulled for Joel who almost cost us a basket??

 

[Darkwebs]

LMA is getting it done. Our go-to guy when we need a bucket. He is so dependable now.

 

[Darkwebs]

Rudy! 3 ball, baby!

 

[craigehlo]

Joel is just brutal out there.

 

[Darkwebs]

Joel is giving up boards like he's allergic

 

[B-Roy]

Joel...SMH

 

[illmatic99]

LA is just dominating. It would be nice if we got him the ball, and get a shooter to make the post entry pass.

 

[Darkwebs]

Martell is determined to make us regret trading him, it appears.

 

[Darkwebs]

Joel gotta make these FTs.

 

[chris_in_pdx]

Martell is determined to make us regret trading him, it appears.

In some ways, I think the Blazers should regret it.

 

[Darkwebs]

More FTs for the Blazers

 

[B-Roy]

Nic is literally doing nothing.

 

[illmatic99]

LOL. Nic did absolutely nothing that half.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Babbitt sighting!

 

[Darkwebs]

56-48. 8 point lead. We let these below-average NBA players score 34 in the 2nd quarter. Gotta tighten up that D in the 2nd half.

 

[chris_in_pdx]

Has Batum regressed this year? Would the Blazers have been better off keeping Martell and trading Batum, who might have already hit his ceiling?

 

[PapaG]

In some ways, I think the Blazers should regret it.

What's scary about Martell is how little he has progressed since his rookie season.

Same 11-12 PER player, same ballhandling/create your own shot issues, same extreme inconsistency.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

56-48. 8 point lead. We let these below-average NBA players score 34 in the 2nd quarter. Gotta tighten up that D in the 2nd half.

The Blazers could be up by more, but considering the Wolves jsut beat NO and Houston last week back-to-back, I think fans are mistaken if they thought Ptd would run away with this and the Wolves not make it a game.

I aslo agree that refs have a lot to do with it and we can expect a run by the home team at some point in the 2nd half.

 

[PapaG]

Has Batum regressed this year? Would the Blazers have been better off keeping Martell and trading Batum, who might have already hit his ceiling?

Batum has regressed, from a 17 PER player to a 14 PER player.

Martell is still that same 12ish PER player he's always been, but with less defense than Batum.

Webster can't even start on the T-Wolves in a game they're missing Beasley.

 

[Darkwebs]

Dre misses the lay up to start the 2nd half

 

[Darkwebs]

Bad start for both teams

 

[Darkwebs]

Dante is acting like he was the one snubbed. He is outplaying Love. Too bad his over-aggressiveness has led to foul trouble.

 

[Darkwebs]

Dre misses another lay up. Frustrating!

 

[The_Lillard_King]

And Nic makes a shot . . . next time it will count.

 

[Darkwebs]

We don't like to have a big lead, methinks. Missing easy shots, turning it over.

 

[Darkwebs]

Batum turns it over. He is stinking up the joint.