Game Thread GAME# 1: LAKERS @ BLAZERS - OCTOBER 18, 2018 - THURSDAY, 7:30 (PDT), TNT

[LuckyShot]

See that? Communication. Portland has never had that.

That's the difference between LA and us.

Every team ever talks during FTs. This is ridiculous.

 

[craigehlo]

One positive for Stotts, he kept Layman on the bench.

 

[ripcityboy]

In 62 combined minutes, Portland starters have combined for 2 assists.

I expected more from our big men. I thought we able to get Nurk and Zack some service. Nurks points are almost all put backs. Zack looks like he doesn't know his role.

 

[BonesJones]

What did you expect?? Neil brought back the same starters.

They moved the ball well in the pre-season. The bench moved the ball well.

 

[illmatic99]

Nurkic is doing nothing on defense

 

[Jade Falcon]

Every team ever talks during FTs. This is ridiculous.

Really? Because I haven't seen us do that once this entire game.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Well...our offense looks unchanged from previous seasons.

Especially I don't see anything different when Turner is in there; Turner looking for postups is all. Don't see much difference when Lillard in; bring it up slow, hold the ball way out on top, look for a pick and roll.

 

[craigehlo]

Where are the pick and pops for our big men? Our guards are dribbling way to much into the paint without a plan.

 

[KingSpeed]

Well...our offense looks unchanged from previous seasons.

Um no. Turner plus 4 shooters (ML, Z, Curry, Nik) lineup is brand new and very effective.

 

[H.C.]

Portland needs to play some more defense and not rely on Nurk to make up for their mistakes. Clearly the first half he was unable to do much.
Need to build a wall in transition too.

 

[BonesJones]

Really? Because I haven't seen us do that once this entire game.

Dame does.

 

[KingSpeed]

Especially I don't see anything different when Turner is in there; Turner looking for postups is all. Don't see much difference when Lillard in; bring it up slow, hold the ball way out on top, look for a pick and roll.

What are you talking about? Turner has been great on both sides. One of the best halves he’s ever had.

 

[craigehlo]

I'm shocked there's nothing awful to say about Meyers so far. He's had a neutral effect on the game. I'll take that.

 

[Labinot41]

 

[LayneStaley]

We're playing bad, refs have been bad for us, and we're tied.

We’re ahead

 

[BonesJones]

Where are the pick and pops for our big men? Our guards are dribbling way to much into the paint without a plan.

Yeah we need guys cutting off that action.

 

[-Ace-]

Can't wait to read this thread after I get home from the game. Personally, I feel like there are less Lakers fans here than last year. Other ticket holders must have thought they had a higher cash threshold.

 

[BonesJones]

We’re ahead

Youre right. I didn't realize.

 

[KingSpeed]

Portland needs to play some more defense and not rely on Nurk to make up for their mistakes. Clearly the first half he was unable to do much.

What? Nurk has 12 points and 6 rebounds. He’s made some mistakes but he’s still producing.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

The real question is, will the halftime show talk about Portland at all?

nope..

 

[Chris Craig]

Lets bring this home

 

[ripcityboy]

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Lebron may be a great player but he's a fucking ego maniac. There are other players in this league.

 

[H.C.]

What? Nurk has 12 points and 6 rebounds. He’s made some mistakes but he’s still producing.

The entire post was about defense. I wasn't even slamming Nurk.
Please don't quote me and put offensive stats.
If you can't keep up with the basketball conversation then put me on ignore.

 

[KingSpeed]

Can't wait to read this thread after I get home from the game. Personally, I feel like there are less Lakers fans here than last year. Other ticket holders must have thought they had a higher cash threshold.

Yep. There was a crowd of Lakers fans by me watching shootaround but they’ve dispersed and the crowd noise is 90% Blazers support.

 

[Labinot41]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[kjironman1]

Sure seems like the team is jacking up a bunch of threes. I have not had a chance to really look at the box so i am just going by watching. Just seems like a bunch of shots being taken and not much offense to speak of. Glad some of them have been falling.
Stauskas had a pretty good shift there. Nice to see.

 

[BonesJones]

What? Nurk has 12 points and 6 rebounds. He’s made some mistakes but he’s still producing.

His defense has been way worse than normal.

 

[KingSpeed]

I'm shocked there's nothing awful to say about Meyers so far. He's had a neutral effect on the game. I'll take that.

He’s the one that got Stauskas going.

 

[Jade Falcon]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA View attachment 22793

Dude looks like a serial killer, lmao.

 

[LuckyShot]

We're in deep shit once they start to get a few random 3s to rattle in. Rondo will probably bank in a couple on us in the 4th quarter. Just because.