Didn't we learn anything last year?

[KingSpeed]

Defense is now performing like a Top-10 defense. Defense is not the problem.

It's true. We shut down the Warriors for a long stretch in the 3rd quarter. Maybe that's why the offense is suffering. So much energy being expended on the other side of the floor.

 

[tlongII]

Sacramento has held Golden State, the Clippers, and the Blazers to less than 100 points.

 

[BrianFromWA]

It's true. We shut down the Warriors for a long stretch in the 3rd quarter. Maybe that's why the offense is suffering. So much energy being expended on the other side of the floor.

If that's the case (and hey, you could be spot on), we shouldn't be playing our bench a 27th-in-the-league 14.5 mpg.

I hesitate to make that the reason, though, since LMA, Nic and Wes weren't shooting that well in the first quarter. It's not like they dropped off a cliff once they started playing legit defense or something.

 

[KingSpeed]

If that's the case (and hey, you could be spot on), we shouldn't be playing our bench a 27th-in-the-league 14.5 mpg.

I hesitate to make that the reason, though, since LMA, Nic and Wes weren't shooting that well in the first quarter. It's not like they dropped off a cliff once they started playing legit defense or something.

Good point.

 

[KingSpeed]

Sacramento has held Golden State, the Clippers, and the Blazers to less than 100 points.

Sacramento was very good against great teams last year. They just had no focus against the crappy teams. If they take care of that, they could be a playoff team. Basically, every team in the West (except maybe the Lakers) has shot at playoffs. Very scary.

 

[THE HCP]

We were one possession away from beating the best team in the NBA so far. Sac beat clips and I don't see anyone saying the clips suck on sports center.

And that OKC team almost beat the clips and destroyed Denver.

All valid points......MM?

 

[OneLifeToLive]

LaMarsha

Lmao...

 

[KingSpeed]

The Clips DO suck. They almost lost to Lakers and Telfair-led Thunder. Then they lose to Kings. They're in trouble. Chris Paul is overrated.

 

[BBert]

Lillard having to play like a top 5 PG to make us decent is not a good sign

Agree. It's great if he plays like one, and he is one IMO. But if he 'has' to play like one, all the other team has to do is cut off the head of the snake, and dare the rest of the team to beat them. We need better ball movement and more desire.

Nikolokolus mentioned "complacency".

All I have to say is: "Stay thirsty, my friend!"

 

[BBert]

We were one possession away from beating the best team in the NBA so far. Sac beat clips and I don't see anyone saying the clips suck on sports center.

And that OKC team almost beat the clips and destroyed Denver.

Are you trying to say some of us are as myopic about the Blazers as you were in your avatar pic? That maybe most teams have some warming up to do at the start of the season before they find their groove? Nah. They should be models of perfection right out of the gate, else what is preseason for? (Seriously, WTF is preseason for? ;-))

 

[magnifier661]

Are you trying to say some of us are as myopic about the Blazers as you were in your avatar pic? That maybe most teams have some warming up to do at the start of the season before they find their groove? Nah. They should be models of perfection right out of the gate, else what is preseason for? (Seriously, WTF is preseason for? ;-))

Hahahaha

 

[Strenuus]

The Clips DO suck. They almost lost to Lakers and Telfair-led Thunder. Then they lose to Kings. They're in trouble. Chris Paul is overrated.

So overrated that you made a "IS CP3 a hall of famer?" thread....

 

[WillG]

LaMarcus and Batum take the worst shots I've ever seen. I don't see other teams coming in here taking contested fading mid-range jumpers. They attack the rim or work for an open in rhythm jumper. Damian has been shit. Teams are simply not letting him get many open looks, and the dude does still not know how to drive and finish. Portland should trade Batum, get out of his ridiculous contract so that next year we can re-tool. This team simply has too many pussies. T-Rob, Lopez, Will, and Wes are the only exceptions.

Agree 100%.
The offense orientated around an 18 foot jump shooting forward is just not working - and is in fact getting worse as Lamarcus drifts further, and further away from the basket.
Batum is infuriatingly soft and needs to be gone.

Obviously the guys didn't learn much from the Spurs last season.

 

[jlprk]

I've been saying for years that Aldridge not only doesn't cut it, he sets a terrible example to the other forwards. He over-intellectualizes by doing only what he finds comfortable and easy.

He doesn't win games. But the last game was a rarity. He finished the game well. He only does that about 5 times per season.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

I've been saying for years that Aldridge not only doesn't cut it, he sets a terrible example to the other forwards. He over-intellectualizes by doing only what he finds comfortable and easy.

He doesn't win games. But the last game was a rarity. He finished the game well. He only does that about 5 times per season.

.....why you......Hickson lovin' son-of-a .......

 

[riverman]

I learned that Meyers Leonard may actually turn out to be a basketball player

 

[jlprk]

.....why you......Hickson lovin' son-of-a .......

You got the apostrophe, but you left out the hyphen. Suspiciously, you write like that over-intellectualizing Aldridge would.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

I was tryin to be folky dammit.

 

[BBert]

I was tryin to be folky dammit.

I thought you were trying to be "Homery".

I think he is referring to "Hickson-lovin'".

Amiright?

 

[jlprk]

I was tryin to be folky dammit.

I listened to Peter, Paul, and Mary. You, sir, are no Peter, Paul, and Mary.

 

[jlprk]

If it makes you feel better, I do prefer Homer Simpson over Buzz Lightyear.

Actually, I'm lying, but I hope it makes you feel better.

 

[riverman]

After 3 games we were ranked 9th in the league defensively and 19th offensively.

 

[BBert]

After 3 games we were ranked 9th in the league defensively and 19th offensively.

That's a switch.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

If it makes you feel better, I do prefer Homer Simpson over Buzz Lightyear.

Actually, I'm lying, but I hope it makes you feel better.

You bastard.