Game Thread GAME# 13: BLAZERS @ SPURS - NOVEMBER 16, 2019 - SATURDAY, 5:30 PM, NBCSNW

[James lamphear]

Not good quarter but finish it off strong. The problem is the 2nd is just bad on the defense end that needs to change for us even think we going have successfull season.

 

[DDolla]

I’m worried that the Blazers will let this game slip away... Again!

 

[oldmangrouch]

A 20 point lead by playing great team ball....then most of it just frittered away. This isn't just about injuries or questionable signings. There are serious questions about their heads and hearts.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

I know, you're a complete buzz kill when it comes to Simons.

I think Dame is really good though lol.

 

[bobf]

God I love Ant. Always makes the right play.

Love how decisive he is passing.

 

[riverman]

If Melo plays with the bench Baze can just play defense and won't look to score...keep his legs for steals and blocks

 

[KingSpeed]

Anyone notice that Westbrook has taken a complete backseat to Harden lately? In fact, tonight he's not playing at all. Harden with 38 points, 3rd quarter.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

I’m all in.

I'm like 20% in...?

 

[Serbian]

We always blow leads. We need Dame to get going and we winning this shit

 

[riverman]

Nas is so close...he still stands and watches a split second before reacting and gets blown by but when it slows down a bit he's going to be a baller!

 

[Blazers1977]

CJ’s postgame statement:
https://images.app.goo.gl/o1bziqrN85cprcsw6
https://images.app.goo.gl/o1bziqrN85cprcsw6

 

[Titan]

Alright is it too much to ask that we have same 3rd quarter as the first. Please guys

 

[Chris Craig]

Anyone notice that Westbrook has taken a complete backseat to Harden lately? In fact, tonight he's not playing at all. Harden with 38 points, 3rd quarter.

It's Harden's team. That was always going to happen. Let Westbrook get disgruntled though and watch Houston implode

 

[Serbian]

Anyone notice that Westbrook has taken a complete backseat to Harden lately? In fact, tonight he's not playing at all. Harden with 38 points, 3rd quarter.

Harden already shot 30 times in the 1st half. No wonder he at 30 pts + his free throws.

 

[bobf]

Does Melo mean less shots for Simons? I hope not.

Most likely. Which is why he’s bad for chemistry and growth. Don’t worry though, the charade won’t last long.

 

[riverman]

This is the time of season to get a bench jump started...injuries make us do it sooner than usual but we should gain some depth off the bench as they figure it out.

 

[Chris Craig]

Alright is it too much to ask that we have same 3rd quarter as the first. Please guys

We had our down quarter in the 2nd so we could play well in the 3rd (and 2nd half)

 

[illmatic99]

Sean Elliot is really liking Little's game.

He's the absolute worst commentator.

 

[KingSpeed]

He's the absolute worst commentator.

He's SUCH a homer. I generally avoid SA's broadcasts if I can. I'm still pissed about Memorial Day 1999.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Serious question on Simons, what do you guys actually think his potential is? Like I seriously hear people talk about him like he's gonna be better than Dame someday and make him out like he's gonna be a HoFer or something like that. If were saying he could be a good scorer in the NBA ok, I suppose I am probably on board with that, but the same sample size is way too freaking small to know really what he is, or what he's going to be. Everyone says oh he's young, he's young yes, but there are a lot of very effective young players in the NBA right now. Arbitrarily 21 and under's there are a lot of those guys, and he's not really close to a top 5 guy (amongst those) right now. If we're saying he's like Dame good someday, then how freaking good is Luka, Morant, Fox, Ayton, Trae Young, SGA, oh and heck Zion going to be? Thing is it's super early in all their careers and I'm always really hesitant to jump on the bandwagon with guys who haven't played a lot of NBA minutes.
https://www.basketball-reference.co...os_is_fc=Y&pos_is_c=Y&pos_is_cf=Y&order_by=ws

 

[AldoTrapani]

I really like Hood btw

 

[Titan]

Hoodi3333

 

[AldoTrapani]

Anyone notice that Westbrook has taken a complete backseat to Harden lately? In fact, tonight he's not playing at all. Harden with 38 points, 3rd quarter.

Well he has to. That’s Hardens team and Westbrook hasn’t been great efficient wise the last few years so I’m sure he’s looked in the mirror long enough

 

[Titan]

Let’s go Hood

 

[AldoTrapani]

Man I love Hood as our starting 3 moving forward

 

[Chris Craig]

Serious question on Simons, what do you guys actually think his potential is? Like I seriously hear people talk about him like he's gonna be better than Dame someday and make him out like he's gonna be a HoFer or something like that. If were saying he could be a good scorer in the NBA ok, I suppose I am probably on board with that, but the same sample size is way too freaking small to know really what he is, or what he's going to be. Everyone says oh he's young, he's young yes, but there are a lot of very effective young players in the NBA right now. Arbitrarily 21 and under's there are a lot of those guys, and he's not really close to a top 5 guy (amongst those) right now. If we're saying he's like Dame good someday, then how freaking good is Luka, Morant, Fox, Ayton, Trae Young, SGA, oh and heck Zion going to be? Thing is it's super early in all their careers and I'm always really hesitant to jump on the bandwagon with guys who haven't played a lot of NBA minutes.
https://www.basketball-reference.co...os_is_fc=Y&pos_is_c=Y&pos_is_cf=Y&order_by=ws

Higher than CJ

 

[Chris Craig]

Pop gone!

 

[AldoTrapani]

Be careful now pop got ejected for a reason

 

[Blazers1977]

Trump broke Popovich. Guy is a mess.

 

[hoopsjock]

I'm like 20% in...?

Sad