Game Thread GAME# 28: BLAZERS @ MAGIC - DECEMBER 15, 2017 - FRIDAY, 4:00 PM (PST), NBCSNW

[riverman]

 

[KingSpeed]

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Mo Harkless Mo Problems

 

[jlprk]

Nobody thinks CJ is top 10 in NBA. Top 5 SG is fair though. At least top 10

That's what I meant. Every NBA team has a guard who makes a few spectacular shots each game. Read this.

http://www.sportstwo.com/posts/4321882/

 

[Darkwebs]

I never noticed how much Speights and Payne look alike before.

I was testing to see if anyone is paying attention. Looks like you passed.

 

[GrandJury]

Many here think McCollum is a top-10 League Star. But every team has a guard just as effective.

Like who?

 

[illmatic99]

We won the last two games by 7 pts.

We lost the previous two games by 7 pts.

Hm

 

[KingSpeed]

That's what I meant. Every NBA team has a guard who makes a few spectacular shots each game. Read this.

http://www.sportstwo.com/posts/4321882/

CJ does more than just a few spectacular shots.

 

[Dom McBlazer]

I was at the game. Not to say we took over the crowd or anything like that, but I was pleasantly surprised with how many Blazers fans were in attendance.

 

[H.C.]

Like who?

https://www.basketball-reference.co...rdon&y2=2018&player_id2=gordoer01&idx=players

 

[Gronk Brady]

Great win tonight... Aminu has been very impressive two way player. If he keeps up this shooting and we play more as a team the rest of year than we make a good run

 

[Strenuus]

Post of the year

Am I back in good graces?!

I was honest about meeting up to go to a game, and dinner would be on me. I honestly think as people you and I would get along really well.

 

[Strenuus]

Nobody thinks CJ is top 10 in NBA. Top 5 SG is fair though. At least top 10

This is super accurate.

 

[riverman]

I honestly think as people you and I would get along really well.

NERD FIGHT!!!!

 

[Strenuus]

NERD FIGHT!!!!

I mean this as the biggest compliment to KS, but I am nowhere near the nerd he is. I need to nerd up on some things.

 

[tester551]

You guys never say shit when Dame shoots half court 3s with 20 seconds left on the clock but one of the best IF NOT the best mid range shooter in the game shoots it it’s a hissy fit

There several of us who frequently complain about Dame's shot selection in that situation. He makes the shot about 25% of the time. It's a terrible decision.

 

[DUB]

The end of game stats don't show it, but turnovers, and points off turnovers (or rather our lack of both) in the first three quarters got us the lead in this game.

Even though the turnover stats evened up in the end, our lead made them shoot more threes (which they missed), and got us the win.

 

[GrandJury]

There several of us who frequently complain about Dame's shot selection in that situation. He makes the shot about 25% of the time. It's a terrible decision.

I appreciate your honesty

 

[Strenuus]

I appreciate your honesty

And we appreciate when you dont let confirmation bias overtake you.

 

[jlprk]

Like who?

Every NBA team's top guard makes 3-4 spectacular shots per game, and 3-4 pedestrian ones, just like McCollum.

Napier is underrated. If he replaced McCollum, Lillard would compensate for the 2 fewer made baskets. And we'd have the scoring SF we got for McCollum. Finally, roster balance.

CJ does more than just a few spectacular shots.

Nope. Just a 1-dimensional shooter/scorer.

 

[GrandJury]

Every NBA team's top guard makes 3-4 spectacular shots per game, and 3-4 pedestrian ones, just like McCollum.

Napier is underrated. If he replaced McCollum, Lillard would compensate for the 2 fewer made baskets. And we'd have the scoring SF we got for McCollum. Finally, roster balance.



Nope. Just a 1-dimensional shooter/scorer.

How about the fact his percentages are nearly 50-40-90 and is regarded stats wise one of the best mid range shooters in the league. I think it was Zach Lowe who had a nice write up on how special Cj was offensively. Mind you these are on tons of attempts as well by Cj

 

[jlprk]

How about the fact his percentages are nearly 50-40-90 and is regarded stats wise one of the best mid range shooters in the league. I think it was Zach Lowe who had a nice write up on how special Cj was offensively. Mind you these are on tons of attempts as well by Cj

Zach Lowe and other national writers get their biases from local Blazer fans and writers. They aren't authorities or experts. So much for false "regarding." When I watch other teams, I see guards making great shots every game. We need a star scoring SF far more than an undersized no-defense redundant SG who just takes the shots Lillard would be taking without him.

 

[jlprk]

We're famous in Europe!

http://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/575398/vucevic-goes-26-14-blazers/

 

[Strenuus]

I'm missing this game and the next two games. HORRAY HOLIDAY RETAIL.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Another great defensive effort. Another game Meyers got a dnpcd. Coincidence? I don't think so

 

[TBpup]

Founier out, Afflalo out, Gordon hurt in the 3rd quarter. This should have been a win no matter how ugly. The Hornets should be a win too...they are terrible.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Am I back in good graces?!

I was honest about meeting up to go to a game, and dinner would be on me. I honestly think as people you and I would get along really well.

 

[stampedehero]

If Aminu at 3 then, what other team wants Harkless?

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

If Aminu at 3 then, what other team wants Harkless?

I'm not sure if anyone wants him at this point. He has played his way out of being able to be traded to another team.

 

[Strenuus]

you son of a bitch. :MARIS61:

 

[Dom McBlazer]

One more thing I forgot to mention when I was at the game. There was a woman with a Blazers jersey AND a Magic hat! I mean.....when I saw that: