Game Thread GAME# 15: BLAZERS @ KINGS - NOVEMBER 17, 2017 - FRIDAY, 7:00 (PST), NBCSNW

[Labinot41]

I think we should win both games against Sacramento, but I have a weird feeling that we lose 1 game, these are kind of games the Blazers play bad tradionaly. But I hope they kill Sacramento on road and home

 

[jlprk]

If we lose this game, I can't see Stotts surviving another day.

 

[Pinwheel1]

If we lose this game, I can't see Stotts surviving another day.

doubtful he will be replaced with a winning record. Whether he deserves it or not. Who would take over? Unless he loses the team, or gets killed every night ....they will wait until after the season. But right now they are in every game. Not saying he does not need to be replaced, but who do we have on the bench that can take over?
The roster has limitations that are not his fault. But a losing record by end of season will probably seal his fate.

 

[KingSpeed]

What happens on games like this is a split. It's tough to beat an NBA team twice in a row on consecutive days. Luckily the Kings are just the type of team that the Blazers could beat twice.

A few years ago, we had a back to back against Kings and won both.

 

[Scalma]

Good test for Swanigan and Vonleh against Zbo. Would be a good time to try some pick and pop plays to get Zbo away from the basket. Defensively it’ll be a tough assignment for both, but it’ll be a good way to gauge just how much Swanigan has developed on that end since Randolph plays under the basket.

 

[illmatic99]

Sac is coming off a 46 pt loss to the Hawks, and players have been talking about lack of effort, etc. This is a trap game.

 

[BrunoSOC]

Im pretty sure our team knows that. We gonna play strong

Sac is coming off a 46 pt loss to the Hawks, and players have been talking about lack of effort, etc. This is a trap game.

 

[riverman]

I think bringing Swanigan in with the starters to get some experience against guys like ZBo and Paul Millsap is why Stotts is such a good development coach...he gives them that test early...did the same with Vonleh when he first got here.

 

[Mr. Robot]

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be careful about what you gonna wrote about Nurk tonight

 

[BigGameDamian]

I think bringing Swanigan in with the starters to get some experience against guys like ZBo and Paul Millsap is why Stotts is such a good development coach...he gives them that test early...did the same with Vonleh when he first got here.

It will be fun to watch but ZBo will make him look silly. Good experience for Swanigan though.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[kjironman1]

A few years ago, we had a back to back against Kings and won both.

Yep. Not saying they can't but winning this one is kind of important is all i'm saying. Then taking care of home court. The Kings are a crappy team but beating any NBA team twice in two days can be a pain.

 

[kjironman1]

If we lose this game, I can't see Stotts surviving another day.

Really? So if he wins it he has a job for the season?

 

[kjironman1]

Good test for Swanigan and Vonleh against Zbo. Would be a good time to try some pick and pop plays to get Zbo away from the basket. Defensively it’ll be a tough assignment for both, but it’ll be a good way to gauge just how much Swanigan has developed on that end since Randolph plays under the basket.

You realize Randolph shoots the 3 at 40% right?

 

[stampedehero]

Its time for the Blazers to kick some ass and act like a thug!

 

[H.C.]

Kings HC called out the vets on the team after their 46point loss to the Hawks.
They're going to come to play tonight.

 

[Labinot41]

Man I just watched some highlights from last season when Nurk cames, especially the game against 76ers he was fucking crazy with that 28,20,8,6 statline. This Season he is not disappointing that would be exaggerated, but I hoped he would develope much more than right now. What's the english word when you not develop? Stagnate? Yes he stagnate this Season, and his passing is not that good like last season, but maybe its because the lack of offball movement. Every time he has the Ball in his hands, he is waiting or has to wait when somebody is open. We need another shooter in the line up, and i mean not connaughton!

 

[BonesJones]

Man I just watched some highlights from last season when Nurk cames, especially the game against 76ers he was fucking crazy with that 28,20,8,6 statline. This Season he is not disappointing that would be exaggerated, but I hoped he would develope much more than right now. What's the english word when you not develop? Stagnate? Yes he stagnate this Season, and his passing is not that good like last season, but maybe its because the lack of offball movement. Every time he has the Ball in his hands, he is waiting or has to wait when somebody is open. We need another shooter in the line up, and i mean not connaughton!

Napier!

 

[Scalma]

You realize Randolph shoots the 3 at 40% right?

He shoots maybe one or two a game, and besides I was talking about athleticism.

 

[KingSpeed]

Yep. Not saying they can't but winning this one is kind of important is all i'm saying. Then taking care of home court. The Kings are a crappy team but beating any NBA team twice in two days can be a pain.

Every game is important. There hasn't been a game this year that everyone said "This one isn't important. It's cool if we lose." People bitch after every loss.

 

[kjironman1]

He shoots maybe one or two a game, and besides I was talking about athleticism.

Go check his shot charts. Randolph does not play under the basket. Whether you are talking about athleticism or not. He plays back to the basket at times but he shoots the ball well.

 

[kjironman1]

Every game is important. There hasn't been a game this year that everyone said "This one isn't important. It's cool if we lose." People bitch after every loss.

Now you are stating obvious facts. Of course every game is important. But the conversation was about a B2B with the same team. And the team being one that just lost three in a row by 30+ points on the road.

 

[Scalma]

Go check his shot charts. Randolph does not play under the basket. Whether you are talking about athleticism or not. He plays back to the basket at times but he shoots the ball well.

How you going to sit there and tell me what I meant to say? He plays under the rim and theoretically is someone that Swanigan should match up with athletically.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Kjironman is a fan!!!

SlyPokerDog is a fan of Kjironman's writeups!!!

 

[MarAzul]

Wow! I may be able to get this game on the radio. Anchored now off the Capitola pier and just tuned in 1140 Sacramento. Playing the Trailblazers tonight! Perhaps when it's dark it will come in clear enough to listen.

 

[Orion Bailey]

We'll play down to them on one of the two games. 1-1.

You shut your whore mouth!!!!

I don't think this a easy game, they play a lot on the road. Everygane is a different game, I hope we can comeback home with a W.
Rockets have trouble to beat them.

Nice avatar Bruno... Huge Fallout fan.

Interestingly enough, Swil, my band, played a show a few months back, opening up for a touring band from Cali, and when thier drummer/singer saw me wearing my fallout shirt, he then proceeded to show me his NCR tattoo. Im a fan, but holy hell, I dont know if Id get a tattoo!!! lol. Im still on the fence about a pinwheel tat!

 

[theprunetang]

Wow! I may be able to get this game on the radio. Anchored now off the Capitola pier and just tuned in 1140 Sacramento. Playing the Trailblazers tonight! Perhaps when it's dark it will come in clear enough to listen.

Nice. I want to see some marazul play by play material here in the thread.

 

[SportsAndWhine]

Its time for the Blazers to kick some ass and act like a thug!View attachment 17046

Smoking them big doinks!

 

[riverman]

Perhaps when it's dark it will come in clear enough to listen.

your radio is afraid of daylight?

 

[SportsAndWhine]

You realize Randolph shoots the 3 at 40% right?

“40% is like baby stuff...” — CJ McCollum.