Game Thread Game #15 - BLAZERS VS RAPTORS - NOVEMBER 15, 2021 - MONDAY 7:00 PM (PDT) ROOT SPORTS

[Pinwheel1]

Smart by Billups playing Nance at center to finish the game. The last thing we needed was Nurk trying to defend the 3 pt line against their small ball lineup

It always seemed inevitable. Maybe not against all teams, but going small to end games can have its advantages. Look to see it more. Loved seeing Nance rebound the ball and immediately dribble down the court.

 

[wizenheimer]

Dame didn't play last night.

lol...good point!

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Have to admit they play better with Dame than without.

 

[Scalma]

He also has zero assists.

Not his fault guys were missing shots. Also, he had plenty of screen assists which may as well be the same thing.

 

[Scalma]

Especially when you've got the other team


Nurk was great? Great compared to what?

Shut up go cry about Nurk into your pillow

 

[Fairly-Hard]

He also has zero assists.

I thought Nurk played real well tonight. I also think the game was being played well by the players that were playing. No knock on Nurk at all. Nance was bringing energy. Billups went with the team that was playing well.

 

[Scalma]

I thought Nurk played real well tonight. I also think the game was being played well by the players that were playing. No knock on Nurk at all. Nance was bringing energy. Billups went with the team that was playing well.

Yeah they’re playing Siakam at center, it was smart to roll with Nance. Don’t need to knock Nurk for no reason.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Why do we have to take this as Nurk got benched? I didn't really see it that way at all? I also didn't see Nurk really having a problem with it?

 

[illmatic99]

I thought Nurk played real well tonight. I also think the game was being played well by the players that were playing. No knock on Nurk at all. Nance was bringing energy. Billups went with the team that was playing well.

nurk was fine, hardly noticeable. surprised he ended up with that many boards.

nance was the better fit to close.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Was there really a question as to whether or not we play better without Dame?

Do i really have to use the green letters/font on stuff like that?

 

[Fairly-Hard]

nurk was fine, hardly noticeable. surprised he ended up with that many boards.

nance was the better fit to close.

Totally agree. The team won that game. Billups coached a good game tonight.

 

[AldoTrapani]

Ironically the 2 idiots in the starting lineups we bitch about all the time

 

[DDolla]

Bulls, Sixers, Nuggets….. my predictions, 1-2 winning against the Sixers

 

[hoopsjock]

Alright, the Blazers Uprise Postgame Show is about to start. Come discuss Portland's victory over the Toronto Raptors!

 

[Tince]

nurk was fine, hardly noticeable. surprised he ended up with that many boards.

nance was the better fit to close.

Looks like Billups reduced his usage tonight and we scored 118 against the leagues #1 road defense who was giving up 99ppg away from Toronto up to this point.

 

[calvin natt]

You suffer from recency bias my friend.

No. CJ is undervalued by fans in here.

 

[FlashWad]

wonder how Nurkic will react to being sat the entire 4th. Knowing him... not well waiting for him to whine on twitter.

 

[Scalma]

wonder how Nurkic will react to being sat the entire 4th. Knowing him... not well waiting for him to whine on twitter.

Yeah he’s pissed you know him well

 

[Scalma]

on a serious note these are the best unis in years I wish it wasn’t a one year thing they’re so fire. Will look even better when the other team isn’t wearing similar colors like wtf who’s in charge of these decisions

 

[HailBlazers]

You bitch about everyone.

Bitches gonna bitch.

 

[BBert]

Did the refs swallow there whistles?

I think they put them in the wrong orifice.

 

[BBert]

We kept Nurk and Covington out in crunch time and played Nance and Little. Much better energy and balance. I want to see more of that in the future!!

Great game Blazers!!

Much better match-ups

 

[KSF-ERIC]

The + we beat a team with our same record in a close game.
The - I still see a lot of the same problems with this team and good teams will make us pay.

Good teams like the Suns and Clippers who were blown out at Moda?

 

[KSF-ERIC]

The + we beat a team with our same record in a close game.
The - I still see a lot of the same problems with this team and good teams will make us pay.

Good teams like the Suns and Clippers who were blown out at Moda?

 

[stampedehero]

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[bobf]

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We won’t win many games letting them shoot 45% from three. Gotta tighten that way up.

 

[Cugel]

Nurk did fine, lots of boards, bad match against Toronto, I am sure he will be out there whenever Vuc is on Wednesday, he needs rest, good coaching decision to keep him out last night.

 

[Buffalo Custard]

I think Billups tried to stay big but it really wasn't working, so he adjusted.

Wait - coaches can do that during a game? As anyone found Stotts to tell him?

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Wait - coaches can do that during a game? As anyone found Stotts to tell him?

They told him when half his roster was out with injuries.

 

[Zach Collins Enthusiast]

Good Lord. Snell single handedly removed any chance for a come back in the fourth quarter last night. He's by far the worst defender on the team.

Roco sucks this yr but he's miles better than Snell.

What are you talking about? Snell is not the worst defender on the team, he's the best defender.

I respected your opinion as someone who understands something but this post demands an explanation. Do you really think Snell is the worst defender on the team? By watching the games? Your credibility is on the line