Game Thread GAME# 30: BLAZERS @ TIMBERWOLVES - DECEMBER 18, 2017 - MONDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), NBCSNW

[Boob-No-More]

I really wish we would start Nurk, Aminu, and Collins up front this game.

Or every game...

BNM

 

[Strenuus]

I hate it when fans get excited when a big player from an opposing team is out. I'd rather win or lose when the team at full strength. So I hope Butler does play!

How do computers assume as much as you?

 

[Mr. Robot]

I really wish we would start Nurk, Aminu, and Collins up front this game.

I would still go with Vonleh as starter PF, but with Collins as his backup surely

 

[Boob-No-More]

I would still go with Vonleh as starter PF, but with Collins as his backup surely

I'm fine with that, as long as it means moving Aminu to starting SF.

Chief should be taking minutes from Turner and Harkless at the 3, not Vonleh and Collins at the 4.

BNM

 

[Reep]

Even after playing HOU and GS last week, our DRTG is 2nd in the league. And our ORTG is 19th.

This more than a blip 30 games in.

I think Nurk is playing a huge role in both those rankings. Our P&R defense is night and day and our guards are noticeably better getting around screens.

Defensive Rating is not the end all, but both Dame and CJ were at 113 last year, and both are at 106 so far this year. That is a huge difference. DRTG is really a team rating, but it's clear something is working better.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

 

[BigGameDamian]

Good!

 

[H.C.]

If Portland loses the season isnt over, and everyone doesnt need to be traded/fired

 

[Mr. Robot]

If Portland loses the season isnt over, and everyone doesnt need to be traded/fired

yeah, thats not how this works

 

[Labinot41]

So fucking quiet in minnesota as allways

 

[Labinot41]

Evan turnover is a horrible Defender right now

 

[rotary111]

Dame looks good.

 

[Cippy91]

Of course jimmy butlers going off

 

[GrandJury]

Fuck Butler wasn’t even going to play

 

[illmatic99]

Man, they have no answer for our P&R. Dame has assisted on every basket so far.

 

[Cippy91]

Man that’s why we need collins at pf, Gibson wouldn’t be getting these easy looks

 

[GrandJury]

One thing about Nurk his defense is elite

 

[GrandJury]

Man that’s why we need collins at pf, Gibson wouldn’t be getting these easy looks

I agree but I think they like Aminu’s offense tho

 

[rotary111]

Not a bad start.

 

[Cippy91]

I agree but I think they like Aminu’s offense tho

That’s why you move him to small forward because what the fuck has Evan turner been doing right? Nothing

 

[GrandJury]

This is how your suppose to use Nurk. Stop feeding him in the post and expect him to go to work. It’s either a turnover or bad miss..

You need to use him strictly in the pnr.. he’s way better like that

 

[illmatic99]

Wolves announcers are fantastic. So knowledgable

 

[Cippy91]

Stotts reason for turner being at sf is because he’s an extra ball handler. That’s bull shit, move aminu to sf and Collins to pf, you will have a better all around squad especially defensively

 

[H.C.]

That’s why you move him to small forward because what the fuck has Evan turner been doing right? Nothing

I think aminu loses his advantage offensively against other 3's

 

[illmatic99]

Why not go to the P&R until they can stop it? Come on guys

 

[Cippy91]

refs of course doing what they do against Portland. Couple things they have missed on Portland’s side but of course the opposing team always gets the benefit

 

[Darkwebs]

Lillard should change his nickname to Dime. He's got 6 assists in 9 minutes of play!

 

[H.C.]

Lillard should change his nickname to Dime. He's got 6 assists in 9 minutes of play!

Trade value at an all time high - @SlyPokerDog 2017

 

[Darkwebs]

Aminu the sniper!

 

[Mediocre Man]

Collins hasn't seen many spin moves like that