Game Thread GAME# 21: BLAZERS @ 76ERS - FEBRUARY 4, 2021 - THURSDAY, 5:00, NBCSNW

[PCmor7]

I'm sure we could find better use of a roster spot than Blevins.

Blasphemy!

Put him in the iron maiden!

 

[Tince]

Really surprised Doc did not press us. He always has before.

I've long contended he's one of the more overrated coaches in the league.

 

[illmatic99]

I've long contended he's one of the more overrated coaches in the league.

as many conference finals appearances as our "overrated" coach.

 

[Tince]

as many conference finals appearances as our "overrated" coach.

What he didn't do with all those all-stars in LA is something few could achieve!

 

[Tince]

Kanter is playing great. Dominated the boards. Great signing.

We traded for him... but yes!

 

[illmatic99]

there was so much to learn for our team moving forward from this game. hope terry uses it.

 

[rotary111]

Blasphemy!

Put him in the iron maiden!

Iron Maiden the band?

Loved them in the 80's

 

[Orion Bailey]

Incredible win!!!

great hustle and huge confidence booster for our young guys.
That was truly a pleasure to watch from tip off to final buzzer.

 

[42N8Bounce]

33 points by the bench this might be real confidence booster for our young guys.

Our ‘bench’ had closer to 112 tonight (RoCo with 9 was our only ‘starter’).

 

[DDolla]

Looks like Dame is the problem

 

[Tince]

My sources are telling me that Olshey is close to signing Elleby to a 4 year, 40 million dollar extension.

 

[bobf]

won't have to worry about the tax if they trade CJ

The question is... Which CJ.

 

[calvin natt]

The Blevins thing is truly remarkable. I’ve never heard of anything like it in the NBA. Giannis’ brothers can play a little. This dude is literally bad at this. He was a mediocre college player at a Big Sky school. He can’t do one thing even decently at all. They owe Damian this?

 

[Chris Craig]

If the Lakers beat Denver we are back to 4th (tied with Denver)

 

[kjironman1]

But when we lose game like this, it's a full on melt-down!

There is a thread for that!

 

[Scalma]

The Blevins thing is truly remarkable. I’ve never heard of anything like it in the NBA. Giannis’ brothers can play a little. This dude is literally bad at this. He was a mediocre college player at a Big Sky school. He can’t do one thing even decently at all. They owe Damian this?

why doesn’t Dame just give him 400k himself

 

[illmatic99]

The Blevins thing is truly remarkable. I’ve never heard of anything like it in the NBA. Giannis’ brothers can play a little. This dude is literally bad at this. He was a mediocre college player at a Big Sky school. He can’t do one thing even decently at all. They owe Damian this?

thought biofreeze was our under the table contribution to dame. this is insane.

 

[Pinwheel1]

So embiid gonna get 60? Double every damn time jesus

Going back through the thread. Although I am talking from hindsight, I could not disagree more. Let the bigs get their shot down low. Don't double team so much. Stay with the outside shooters. Bigs tend to get tired and miss late. Embiid was a -23. Philly had no rhythm because Embiid dominated the ball.

 

[rotary111]

I gotta admit, Simons looked under control and confident when running the team tonight.

What's happening? Are we building a bench for the playoffs?

Seems weird.

 

[kjironman1]

Really surprised Doc did not press us. He always has before.

He would have if Lillard was on the court for sure.

 

[Natebishop3]

CJ is the odd man out. Start Gary. Trade CJ for a power forward or small forward.

 

[Scalma]

 

[kjironman1]

See the size difference. The Blazers need that option on the court.

 

[Tince]

See the size difference. The Blazers need that option on the court.

If they switched hair styles, they'd look like they're the same height.

 

[Darkwebs]

he coached a horrific game. even a couple traps on our guards and some semblance of a P&R with embiid woulda resulted in a blowout for them.

Like players, I guess coaches can have a letdown game, too. Maybe he saw the Blazers' injured list, and penciled in a win in his mind.

 

[Darkwebs]

My sources are telling me that Olshey is close to signing Elleby to a 4 year, 40 million dollar extension.

What a great deal for the Blazers!

 

[illmatic99]

legit question: can Rodney be our PG on the second unit once we're healthy? his handle surprised me, and he has the height to make some nice passes and initiate offense quickly.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Rodney has been rock solid

Yeah I think Rodney deserves major props. He was the glue for much of the game. He can get his shot any time. Does not always make it but he has some BRoy in his game. Very methodical.

 

[kjironman1]

If they switched hair styles, they'd look like they're the same height.

That seems to be the joke but honestly speaking he is 4 inches taller and his arms are 3 inches longer on each side. 6 inches more length. Look where his shoulder is compared to Lillard.

 

[Tince]

legit question: can Rodney be our PG on the second unit once we're healthy? his handle surprised me, and he has the height to make some nice passes and initiate offense quickly.

I haven't seen anything in Rodney's game that screams PG. I think we got lucky Philly didn't take advantage of it.