Notice Blazers vs Kings- 12/11/20 OFFICIAL GAME THREAD.....

[julius]

Simons played well tonight...

I agree. I think people are expecting way too much from a backup PG, but part of that is because of the (stupidly) high bar that Neal set with Simons.

 

[B-Roy]

Also what the fuck is ESPN's scoreboard? It's fucking awful and takes up the entire bottom half of the screen. So fucking distracting.

 

[Tweak]

 

[Pinwheel1]

Yes, Jefferson has been awful. I heard him questioning Lillards shot selection in a preseason game. Like shut up dude

I really tried. But I just couldn't take it anymore. I had to mute them halfway through the 3rd.

 

[Buffalo Custard]

Simons played well tonight...

I know many people here don't like the +/- stat, but the reality is that Blevins and Elleby were both +7. Simons was +2.

 

[blazerkor]

I mean, it's hyperbole obviously. 10x better would make him Paul George.

I mean, is anyone in the NBA 10x better than any starting level player? While playing for us Aminu averaged 9 points, 7 boards, 1 assist, 1 steal and about 1/2 a block per game. 10x that would be at least 6x the greatest player of all time.

Edit: My math was still bad but 10x that would be at least 3x the player that would be the greatest of all time.

 

[Tince]

I know many people here don't like the +/- stat, but the reality is that Blevins and Elleby were both +7. Simons was +2.

In a small sample size, it's almost worthless. In a larger sample size, it still has a lot of flaws.

 

[Buffalo Custard]

Stotts says he anticipates Hood and Hurk will play Sunday.

I really want to see what Hood can do.

 

[Tince]

I really want to see what Hood can do.

Same here... It's rare a player comes back close to the level they were after that injury, but Hood's game isn't really based on him being explosive.

 

[Titan]

I really tried. But I just couldn't take it anymore. I had to mute them halfway through the 3rd.

ESPN kept dick riding the kings rather than say something good about the blazers, fuck em. Our own TV commentators felt more neutral than them. Also fuck fizdale for saying Zion and Ja are better than our team, those 2 while good players haven’t done shit yet

 

[DUB]

Of course we're better off than last season but he CHOSE to play those guys without giving others on our roster a chance. Little had given us some solid minutes at times as well.

None of which changes the fact that Terry (presumably), myself, and I believe the majority of Trail Blazers fans; feel relieved that we have a solid, decent bench, not scrubs, and rookies.

Stop living in the past, enjoy the moment.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

None of which changes the fact that Terry (presumably), myself, and I believe the majority of Trail Blazers fans; feel relieved that we have a solid, decent bench, not scrubs, and rookies.

Stop living in the past, enjoy the moment.

It's okay to get all emotional and all, but none of what you're saying negates the fact of what I said.

Stotts has always had options. This season even more so.

 

[Tince]

It's okay to get all emotional and all, but none of what you're saying negates the fact of what I said.

Stotts has always had options. This season even more so.

That list of Blazers who have left Portland and set the world on fire is so long.

 

[DUB]

This roster is great! On paper. It’s championship contending! On paper. Barring injuries, the only real questions are back-up point guard, and defence.

Ant can cover BUPG during the regular season. I hope a shortened rotation, and ball movement will cover during the playoffs. A veteran P&D PG at the deadline would make me feel more comfortable.

Roster wise, we definitely have defensive potential. Leading late in the fourth, a unit of Dame, GTJ, DJJ, RCo, Nurk, should cause any team difficulty. But defence has always been our Achilles Heel during the Dame era.

 

[Natebishop3]

I know it's preseason but a couple of years ago we had the 6th best defense in the league with Aminu/Harkless.

DJJ and RoCo are better than Harkless and Aminu.

 

[AldoTrapani]

Damn, length and crazy depth. No Nurk, Hood or Collins and it was wire-to-wire win.

Yup even in preseason we would never have done this the last 2-3 years

 

[noknobs]

I really liked the way Giles, Covington and Jones Jr. play defense. That's something that should translate to the regular season.

Amazing that it felt like we were a deep team and didn't even have Hood, Nurk, Collins or Little playing.

 

[Phatguysrule]

Granted, it was just The Kings... But I'm fairly impressed.

Defense needs to be better, but it's still early. And there were some good defensive stretches...

 

[AldoTrapani]

What the hell happened to Simon's though? He wasn't on the bench or anything.

He’s just not that good. No confidence. Very dull basketball personality

 

[Sheldon Shape]

That list of Blazers who have left Portland and set the world on fire is so long.

You might have a reading comprehension problem.

We were specifically referring to last season. Before the bubble, Tolliver was getting more minutes than Gary Trent Jr. and Nassir Little.

But let's continue the narrative that Stotts could only play Tolliver and Mario and no one else last season.

Keep sending your condolences.

 

[DUB]

It's okay to get all emotional and all, but none of what you're saying negates the fact of what I said.

Stotts has always had options. This season even more so.

Emotional? What are you even talking about?

It’s like you’re agreeing with me, but at the same time trying to argue a point that neither I, nor anyone else made.

And on that point, I concede to your vastly greater experience.

 

[ehizzy3]

Man Sacramento is gonna be bad. I might bet the over every game they play

 

[SheedSoNasty]

I like what the new additions brought to our team in terms of their defense and toughness. I know it’s one meaningless game against his former team, but Giles could get really interesting.

Being that he’s had such bad luck with his knees in the past and we’ve had such bad luck with players hurting their knees, this is bound to have some kind of weird double karma thing going on, right? He’ll be healthy and productive just to spite fate?

 

[Tince]

You might have a reading comprehension problem.

We were specifically referring to last season. Before the bubble, Tolliver was getting more minutes than Gary Trent Jr. and Nassir Little.

But let's continue the narrative that Stotts could only play Tolliver and Mario and no one else last season.

Keep sending your condolences.

You're comparing minutes of Trent (a SG) with Tolliver (a PF) when our forward rotation was shot but Dame and CJ were healthy? And Trent averaged more minutes than Tolliver last season despite that. He played more minutes than Tolliver in Dec and Jan. Tolliver was even playing some center minutes for us, certainly not taking away from Trent.

So, yes, we tried to play a 6-8 guy at forward over a 6-5 at forward for a few games in November and adjusted after that.

Your narrative that we played Tolliver way more than Trent is just false.

 

[tester551]

Would Dame freak out if we were able to shed CJ to start Trent next year?

Doubt it..... as it would improve the team

 

[AldoTrapani]

Same here... It's rare a player comes back close to the level they were after that injury, but Hood's game isn't really based on him being explosive.

KD too. We’ll see if he’s top 3 in the league this year

 

[BlazerWookee]

The fake crowd noise has got to go.

 

[Further]

The fake crowd noise has got to go.

Hey Hey, Ho Ho, that fake-ass noise has got to go!

 

[DUB]

FUCK YEAH!!!

TRAIL BLAZERS BASKETBALL IS BACK BABY!!!

It’s been such a tough year. And I know that, and am very grateful for the fact that (due to the hard work of our federal, and state governments, oppositions, and bureaucracies) I live a “normal” life. I understand that, and am empathetic towards, the majority of you that can’t.

It’s just so great to have Trail Blazers basketball back! It both distracts me, and provides me with a sense of normalcy in these turbulent times.

I can’t even begin to imagine what it must mean to each of you, who are experiencing far more difficult circumstances than myself. My thoughts are with you.

I apologise for the sombre tone. I’m just excited to have Trail Blazers basketball back, whatever the outcome; will enjoy cheering on our team with the rest of you reprobates; and hope this team gives each and every one of you some measure of comfort (even if hating on them).

LET’S GO TRAIL BLAZERS!!!

 

[kjironman1]

I was just thinking that might be why he looks a little chunky.

He is wearing a T type shirt that obviously has some kind of padding around the mid section.
I just don't see the weight everyone else is talking about?
Now i do see the same shot selection. He got some calls in the second half and a few dropped but the first half was rough.
Ended up Meh.... 7-16 for 18 points. he did have 5 assists but also had 5 TO's
He certainly ain't Lillard.