They ran Dragic off 2 and sometimes 3 picks. Dame looked exhausted, and in fact the entire team did after the 1st. As well, no one stopped the ball, as Dragic got to the base line at will when the Blazer front court would stop him from an easy at the rim. But there was also way, way too much ball watching. Portland looked like cattle out there at times circling the paint along with Dragic. The result was a WIDE open 3. Brutal.
I'm not sure Stotts could have done much. The Blazers seem checked out with game in hand mid way though the 2nd, as LA was chilling with Robin on the bench. LA sat way too long imo, and I bet if Terry had to a do over, LA would have gotten in the game much faster. Perhaps Portland was had their minds on betting home for Thanksgiving and getting 2+ days rest finally. This team is resilient, but a disappointing loss nevertheless.
