Game Thread GAME# 10: HAWKS @ BLAZERS - NOVEMBER 10, 2019 - SUNDAY, 6:00 PM, NBCSNW

[hoopsjock]

Postgame if anyone cares.

 

[theprunetang]

You guys are welcome

Happy birthday btw.

 

[Chris Craig]

What was the crowd volume like at the game? It seemed quiet on TV

Loud....very loud

 

[Paine Tablet]

Think about this...Anfernee was 8-12 in the game, and 1 of those shots was a missed dunk and the other was a 3 point shot at the end of the game.

So basically, he was 8-10.

If he wasn't fouled on that dunk attempt, then I would say 9/10.

 

[wizenheimer]

Man, Dame played 44 minutes tonight. Didn't come out the second half.

yeah, the win is nice

but....Dame came into the game averaging 38 minutes, the most in the league. And there's a B2B coming this week. He played more than 44 minutes in a game to get a win, at home, against a 10th seed from the other conference. Stotts is grinding Dame down, and that will come back around later in the season. Dame has the double burden of being the main scorer and the only guy who can consistently run the offense. That's a heavy load without also having him lead the league in minutes. Fatigue leads to injury. They have to get Dame's minutes lower

 

[bobf]

Ant is for real, we need to play small a lot because none of our forwards are very good. Hezonja is total garbage and shouldn’t be in the NBA.

 

[rotary111]

Jordan Kent is great and all but Brooke getting more TV time on the post game show is fine with me.

 

[Tince]

I'm super pumped we won tonight!

Having said that... The majority of issues Portland has had all season, continued tonight. Not complaining about any win, but just like I can't go off the deep end after a close loss, I can't throw a parade after tonight's win.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

I'm super pumped we won tonight!

Having said that... The majority of issues Portland has had all season, continued tonight. Not complaining about any win, but just like I can't go off the deep end after a close loss, I can't throw a parade after tonight's win.

I think the hope is that getting on the right side of the scoreboard helps some of the confidence issues, and winning just brightens things up. We’ll see, they still have a tough schedule ahead, but Id imagine the players feel a little bit like a weight came off their shoulders.

 

[bobf]

CJ will always be a black hole, but he will improve his efficiency. Ant is probably already better than CJ though. Much more well rounded game... I would let Ant run the offense more.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

CJ will always be a black hole, but he will improve his efficiency. Ant is probably already better than CJ though. Much more well rounded game... I would let Ant run the offense more.

I dont think Simons is better than CJ today, but I think he will be. Its still so early in his career though, who knows.

 

[AldoTrapani]

Simons is an elite level shooter who can also attack the basket just based on his explosion dude is gonna be filthy once he adds some experience/strength.

What’s his ceiling you think? In say 2 years

 

[rotary111]

Ant playing like that could let Dame get some loooooong time to rest on the bench if he could just get some more consistent help from the others.

 

[Tince]

I think the hope is that getting on the right side of the scoreboard helps some of the confidence issues, and winning just brightens things up. We’ll see, they still have a tough schedule ahead, but Id imagine the players feel a little bit like a weight came off their shoulders.

I'm with you! The game is fragile and sometimes a close win (or loss) is all it takes to turn the tides. We just have so many things to overcome with the roster.

 

[Chris Craig]

How many coaches challenges has Stotts won? At least 4

 

[Scalma]

What’s his ceiling you think? In say 2 years

Ceiling? Olsheys best pick in Portland not named Dame. A top 30 player.

 

[bobf]

Simons is an elite level shooter who can also attack the basket just based on his explosion dude is gonna be filthy once he adds some experience/strength.

He also attacks under control with his head up and good vision. He seems to have ice in his veins at end of game... should have a game winner already and almost made that tough shot today too. Sky’s the limit.

 

[theprunetang]

What’s his ceiling you think? In say 2 years

With his bounce, length, shooting, and finishing, he could be a guard version of Paul George, since George is more of a wing.

 

[Scalma]

With his bounce, length, shooting, and finishing, he could be a guard version of Paul George, since George is more of a wing.

a more refined LaVine?

 

[bobf]

I dont think Simons is better than CJ today, but I think he will be. Its still so early in his career though, who knows.

He might not be or he might be... we’ll see by the end of the season.

 

[OneSport3]

I could see a crossroads coming with Ant and CJ similar to what the Warriors had with Steph and Monta Ellis. At some point, you're going to have to pick one.

 

[wizenheimer]

a more refined LaVine?

a more athletic Jeff Hornacek would be better but that's a real high ceiling

Byron Scott?

 

[B-Roy]

Ant is a legit 6’4 with a 6’9 wingspan. That compares really well with Zach LaVine, Bradley Beal, among others. He needs more muscle on that frame though.

 

[theprunetang]

Ant is a legit 6’4 with a 6’9 wingspan. That compares really well with Zach LaVine, Bradley Beal, among others. He needs more muscle on that frame though.

He's already a lot stronger than last year. He'll only get stronger. As long as he maintains his ungodly bounce.

 

[illmatic99]

I could see a crossroads coming with Ant and CJ similar to what the Warriors had with Steph and Monta Ellis. At some point, you're going to have to pick one.

More Klay instead of Monta, but ya, same premise.

 

[HailBlazers]

CJ actually looked a lot better at handling the trap than Dame tonight.

 

[Scalma]

I could see a crossroads coming with Ant and CJ similar to what the Warriors had with Steph and Monta Ellis. At some point, you're going to have to pick one.

easy decision

 

[42N8Bounce]

Some nice photos from the win tonight -

It's nice to get that first home win of the season.

 

[blazerfan11]

I don't think having 3 starters under 6'4" is such a wise thing though.

Me either. CJ would be a better scorer off the bench.

 

[Bruno_Sabino]

Was ugly but we will take! Big win. We needed!