Game Thread GAME# 12: CLIPPERS @ BLAZERS - NOVEMBER 8, 2018 - THURSDAY, 7:00 PM, NBCSNW

[Scalma]

ET had 7 assists and ZERO TURNOVERS tonight. ZERO!

I guess we can't call him Evan Turnover anymore.

Olshey gonna max him out.

 

[hoopsjock]

That guy from the NBCSNW 3 on 3 team is hosting the Outsiders tonight.

 

[Strenuus]

I'm pretty sure I was one of the last ET supporters. It only took a couple years. Glad to see the adjustments to maximize his skillset.

 

[Darkwebs]

Olshey gonna max him out.

 

[Scalma]

Might be off here but the clippers only scored once, MAYBE twice while Nurk and Collins shared the court in the fourth.

They’ve only shared the court for twelve minutes, but in that small sample size, they’ve been extremely efficient.



Now look at the offensive and defensive rating, after tonight:



Once again, small sample, but GIVE. ME. MORE.

 

[PHXBlazer1]

Might be off here but the clippers only scored once, MAYBE twice while Nurk and Collins shared the court in the fourth.

They’ve only shared the court for twelve minutes, but in that small sample size, they’ve been extremely efficient.

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Now look at the offensive and defensive rating, after tonight:

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Once again, small sample, but GIVE. ME. MORE.

FUCK YES! MORE PLEASE!

 

[Scalma]

FUCK YES! MORE PLEASE!

Like, I’m not even asking for Collins to start next to Nurk, I know that would effect the second unit. But they could at least close together, especially since that’s when the games usually slow down. Collins is a more dynamic scorer than Aminu and a better passer. It would make the offense harder to guard.

 

[Labinot41]

Meyers 4 MVP

 

[B-Roy]

This is amazing. I would love to watch the game like this.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

This is both amazing and disturbing.

 

[tlongII]

Timbers!

 

[illmatic99]

This is amazing. I would love to watch the game like this.

It's a video game. Ridiculous tech. Surprised Paul Allen didn't invest in something like this earlier.

 

[illmatic99]

So.... are we really this good?

 

[kjironman1]

So.... are we really this good?

Good enough to beat the Clippers, Bucks and T-Wolves all in the same week. But lose to the Lakers last week. Yes.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

So.... are we really this good?

The real question is are we for real?

 

[Boise Blazer]

The real question is are we for real?

Are we this good? Yes and no. Yes, right now we are this good because our record says so. Will we play 750 ball for the rest of the season and win 61 games?... no.

Are we for real? I'm guessing the next road trip may go a long way towards answering that. I would be very happy with a good run in the playoffs.

 

[illmatic99]

Are we this good? Yes and no. Yes, right now we are this good because our record says so. Will we play 750 ball for the rest of the season and win 61 games?... no.

Are we for real? I'm guessing the next road trip may go a long way towards answering that. I would be very happy with a good run in the playoffs.

The reason I ask is that the 2nd seed and a spot in the WCF is wide open this year. An injury to GS in the playoffs will make them more vulnerable. Do we go all in and take on more long term money to try to land a player who might help in the playoffs?

 

[BonesJones]

This is amazing. I would love to watch the game like this.

That's insane!!!

 

[Pinwheel1]

I'm guessing the next road trip may go a long way towards answering that.

Yeah they need to beat Boston before they head out. Lot of road games left. Hard to believe when they head off on that road trip, they will be 13 games into the season with only 1 loss on the road.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

The reason I ask is that the 2nd seed and a spot in the WCF is wide open this year. An injury to GS in the playoffs will make them more vulnerable. Do we go all in and take on more long term money to try to land a player who might help in the playoffs?

If it were up to the fans, we absolutely would. But it's up to Jody, and I don't think she's down.

 

[Scalma]

So.... are we really this good?

I don’t like doc rivers but I do agree with what he said about teams like Portland. Their continuity is an advantage early in the season.

That being said, I do think we’re better this year.

 

[illmatic99]

I don’t like doc rivers but I do agree with what he said about teams like Portland. Their continuity is an advantage early in the season.

That being said, I do think we’re better this year.

I'm seeing a team that goes to a higher gear in the second half and puts opponents away for good. The bench is helping quite a bit. Dame and CJ are coming in fresher after their second half breaks and instead of clawing back a lead after the bench let it slip away, they're instead building on existing leads. It's a new dynamic that we haven't seen since the years of Mo Williams/DWright/TRob/etc. The execution overall is at a higher level than I've ever seen in the Dame-CJ era. I kinda feel like we're primed to take a risk right now, especially given how shaky the rest of the west looks. Just sucks that our ownership is in limbo.

 

[Hoopguru]

I will admit one thing about Meyers. I have never once, NOT EVER heard him complain about the constant ribbing he gets. Stoic qualities are rare in this age of "I'm wait for you to offend me!" I mean, Can you imagine KD being as nice as Nards?

slow to speak and quick to listen and improve is a solid character trait for sure. Especially under the criticism he's been under.

 

[illmatic99]

If it were up to the fans, we absolutely would. But it's up to Jody, and I don't think she's down.

A Butler/Dieng trade is screaming out to me.

 

[Hoopguru]

ET is gonna string together 2 good seasons and get another 80 mil out of us, just watch.

after we win the Cship!

 

[Scalma]

I'm seeing a team that goes to a higher gear in the second half and puts opponents away for good. The bench is helping quite a bit. Dame and CJ are coming in fresher after their second half breaks and instead of clawing back a lead after the bench let it slip away, they're instead building on existing leads. It's a new dynamic that we haven't seen since the years of Mo Williams/DWright/TRob/etc. The execution overall is at a higher level than I've ever seen in the Dame-CJ era. I kinda feel like we're primed to take a risk right now, especially given how shaky the rest of the west looks. Just sucks that our ownership is in limbo.

My guess, and Olshey kind of hinted at it in the press conference, is Paul probably left the Vulcans/his sister with specific instructions re: payroll, etc. So I don’t think anything changes in that regard, at least not in the immediate future.

The question, who out there could help us without sacrificing our core? Everyone shits on the Afflalo trade but it was the right move at the time, and who knows what would’ve happened if Wes didn’t get hurt.

I like the idea of Gallinari. Meyers and Moe?

 

[Hoopguru]

I love Zach

Neils a genius!

 

[Pinwheel1]

I don’t like doc rivers but I do agree with what he said about teams like Portland. Their continuity is an advantage early in the season.

That being said, I do think we’re better this year.

Funny he considers the Blazer having continuity while I was thinking the whole time that it was beneficial we had a lot of home games to start the season so all our new players would have time to gel. We have a new starter at SF who barely played last year. We have ET basically playing a different roll with a whole new cast on the 2nd team (Nik and Curry) Zach took over the back up center roll from Ed Davis. Meyers and Swanigan are getting more time as well.

My point is I think the Blazers are far from a finished product this year. Jake, Nik, Seth, Meyers, Caleb, and even Moe (since he has barely played) all can get better with more time in their new rolls. I guess we have more continuity than some, none-the-less there is a huge learning process for many of our Blazers right now too.

 

[illmatic99]

My guess, and Olshey kind of hinted at it in the press conference, is Paul probably left the Vulcans/his sister with specific instructions re: payroll, etc. So I don’t think anything changes in that regard, at least not in the immediate future.

The question, who out there could help us without sacrificing our core? Everyone shits on the Afflalo trade but it was the right move at the time, and who knows what would’ve happened if Wes didn’t get hurt.

I referenced the Afflalo trade yesterday as well. We were on par with GS before Wes went down in 14-15. Indiana, GS, and SA were probably our only real competition for a title (CLE came on late). We had to make that move to take a risk. If we were to find an analog to the current team, then our movable pieces would be Simons/Trent/Caleb/Jake/picks along with salary fillers like Leonard/Harkless.

Would Harrison Barnes help? I love the idea of Rolo as a backup to Nurk. Perhaps Derrick Favors/ Faried/ Thad Young? I hate that we didn't use our TPE.

 

[Scalma]

Funny he considers the Blazer having continuity while I was thinking the whole time that it was beneficial we had a lot of home games to start the season so all our new players would have time to gel. We have a new starter at SF who barely played last year. We have ET basically playing a different roll with a whole new cast on the 2nd team (Nik and Curry) Zach took over the back up center roll from Ed Davis. Meyers and Swanigan are getting more time as well.

My point is I think the Blazers are far from a finished product this year. Jake, Nik, Seth, Meyers, Caleb, and even Moe (since he has barely played) all can get better with more time in their new rolls. I guess we have more continuity than some, none-the-less there is a huge learning process for many of our Blazers right now too.

Jake may have barely played in actual games but he’s been with the team for three years now. I’m sure there’s a familiarity there. Really, we only have two new rotation players, and if you think about it, one of them hasn’t really found his footing yet. So yeah, there probably is room for further improvement. At the same time, there’s also continuity that other teams just don’t have, and yeah, it is an advantage right now.