Game Thread GAME# 24: 76ERS @ BLAZERS - FEBRUARY 11, 2021 - THURSDAY, 7:00, TNT

[wizenheimer]

I did discover announcers I like less than Kent & Hurd: Reggie Miller & anybody

 

[AldoTrapani]

Boy is Gary Trent going to be expensive

 

[illmatic99]

i don't know which of our Philly wins this season i like more

 

[Pinwheel1]

It was a great win. I felt they overcame a lot of adversity with the refs. Melo of course was huge early in the 4th. Trent hit that huge 3 late and you had guys making hustle plays.

But when Doc goes to his trap in the 4th using length on the perimeter and has a shot-blocker at the rim.....someone with a mid-range game would have come in handy when Dame went cold. Sorry folks there is no duplication of that skill set for the Blazers.....only CJ.

 

[Tince]

i don't know which of our Philly wins this season i like more

They were both so enjoyable... This didn't feel as much like a fluke as the first one; I'm going to have to go with the one at Philly still!

 

[THE HCP]

Changing my vote in the poll. I LOVE those unis!

 

[kjironman1]

I know we have enough talent to not be the 28th ranked defense. That’s the frustrating part.

I'm betting after the last game, this game, and the next game vs the Cavs, the Blazers will no longer be the 28th ranked defense.

 

[AldoTrapani]

I’m starting to think The Turk might be more important to keep around than Nurk. We are never gonna play D obviously and Kanter is the better offensive rebounder and scorer, things that compliment Stotts style of play.

Dude I been saying this! He’s better than Nurk! If you want sure start Nurk but Kanter should always play more than Nurkic.

You never know what Nurk your going to get on any given night. He’s a nice defender and passer but that’s about it. I looove Kanter

 

[Tince]

It was a great win. I felt they overcame a lot of adversity with the refs. Melo of course was huge early in the 4th. Trent hit that huge 3 late and you had guys making hustle plays.

But when Doc goes to his trap in the 4th using length on the perimeter and has a shot-blocker at the rim.....someone with a mid-range game would have come in handy when Dame went cold. Sorry folks there is no duplication of that skill set for the Blazers.....only CJ.

Nurk in the high post would also be a great option here... To your point, for us to win without those two, with some great schemes down the end was fantastic!

 

[bobf]

I honestly don't know?
It might help if the Blazers had a player that could actually toss up a lob now and then? This isn't entirely Jones's fault.

I know - Miller made a big deal about them blocking Ant on Dames alley but he wasn’t gonna finish it anyway, the pass was so bad.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Jones hits the back of the rim on the spectacular throw down. It seems like an easy fix. I can't wait for him to put it together.

 

[PHXBlazer1]

Those assholes were showing the Korkmaz game winner last year before the 76ers last possession. That pissed me off.

When they did that I was like...you motherfuckers!!!

 

[riverman]

Changing my vote in the poll. I LOVE those unis!

They look like a chili dog with ketchup and mustard....you would love them! BAM!!!!!!!!

 

[Strenuus]

Changing my vote in the poll. I LOVE those unis!

LISTEN TO ME BOY WHEN IM YELLING FROM THE BASEMENT

 

[Sheldon Shape]

I know we have enough talent to not be the 28th ranked defense. That’s the frustrating part.

Definitely agreed.

 

[THE HCP]

Stop switching to sideline cameras in live action.

ugh

DAMN YOU BLAZERS BROADCASTING!!!!!

 

[DDolla]

Yes or No... Enes put back rebound is better than Nurk?

 

[THE HCP]

Why the fuck does Roco play?

I hope when I get to the end of this thread you acknowledge WHY he plays. You did right?

 

[e_blazer]

Seems like the Sixers ought to ship us the Liberty Bell since the Blazers totally own Philly.

 

[AldoTrapani]

I hope when I get to the end of this thread you acknowledge WHY he plays. You did right?

here it is! Nice steal at the end

 

[Sheldon Shape]

Boy is Gary Trent going to be expensive

It ain't our money. He deserves it.

 

[Natebishop3]

DAMN YOU BLAZERS BROADCASTING!!!!!

Why can’t we just mount a GoPro on the players so we can actually feel like we’re in the game??????

 

[Natebishop3]

I hope when I get to the end of this thread you acknowledge WHY he plays. You did right?

I think that’s a personal question for RoCo man. You should ask him the next time you see him.

 

[calvin natt]

Sixers have 8 losses on the season, two vs Portland.

 

[THE HCP]

Whoever is handling the cameras for TNT, show the game!!!!

DAMN YOU BLAZERS BROADCASTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Tince]

Let's just take a second to compare the last two plays of the game:



We run a set where we get the ball to our worst shooter, but because there is a threat he'll hand off to Dame, it pulls Embiid out way past the 3 point line. Philly takes away our #1 option, but because Trent and Ant are the other two wings, the lane is wide open for Melo to draw the foul. Great play design and use of personnel.



On the flip side, we come out showing 2 bodies to Embiid (eliminating a quick post up). Glenn River decides to run Green to half court, and with Simmons not a threat to catch and shoot, the play becomes 3 on 5. Our plan to double screwed up the 76ers #1 option, then they broke off the play, and we were perfectly positioned with multiple guys to help.

That's great end game management and execution!

 

[Chris Craig]

When they did that I was like...you motherfuckers!!!

Exactly what I said

My wife was sitting next to me and I looked over and said, "Those Motherfuckers!"

 

[THE HCP]

Melo not on the bench? Please tell me we sent him home for good

Haven't read the whole thread yet. Please tell me you took the time to give him his much deserved props after the game.

 

[THE HCP]

I think it was Steve Javie, and I think it was the game against the Pacers.

Steve Javie against the Bullets I believe....

 

[THE HCP]

Dame cost us the game tonight

Ladies and Gentlemen, I'd like to introduce you to the Mayor of ClownTown.