Game Thread GAME# 31: BLAZERS @ PELICANS - DECEMBER 23, 2015 - WEDNESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), KGW

[HailBlazers]

Man what a snooze fest.

 

[jlprk]

They have outscored us 14-2 at FTs, are 15 up.

 

[santeesioux]

I realize we don't have Lillard, but this totally looks like a team that could compete for a number one pick.

 

[Sinobas]

Meyers Leonard 0-2 0 points. What a fucking loser. He has a chance to shine while Lillard is out, and pick it up. Neil had better not re-sign him.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Blazers shooting:

 

[jlprk]

53-36 at the half. Good news: That isn't quite a 1.5 to 1 ratio.

(That's how my mind works. I used to do accounting.)

 

[Blazinaway]

I realize we don't have Lillard, but this totally looks like a team that could compete for a number one pick.

why aren't we playin Vonleh or Cliffy?

 

[DUB]

Turnovers and fast breaks are killing us; especially turnovers.

Us
Total Team Turnovers (Points off turnovers): 10 (19)
Fast break points: 4

Them
Total Team Turnovers (Points off turnovers): 6 (0)
Fast break points: 12

 

[DaLincolnJones]

I realize we don't have Lillard, but this totally looks like a team that could compete for a number one pick.

cant believe that I am starting to gain an interest in the next draft this early in the season........

 

[jlprk]

So, we're learning that McCollum's success totally depends upon a star PG distracting the other team so that McCollum can sneak in some shots.

He's nothing without Lillard.

 

[santeesioux]

Meyers Leonard 0-2 0 points. What a fucking loser. He has a chance to shine while Lillard is out, and pick it up. Neil had better not re-sign him.

Dude is going to fire his agent if he's the one that convinced him to turn down that contract offer.

 

[jlprk]

Like I said last summer when Olshey built the roster, we need a big scorer at SF who dribbles around, creating shots for himself and others. There is no offensive counterbalance to Lillard.

 

[Sinobas]

why aren't we playin Vonleh or Cliffy?

I'd like to see Cliff get some playing time. Bench Meyers Le_nar_

 

[jlprk]

Meyers even missin Technical foul shots, PA is in the house, hope he sees how bad Meyers is

The N.O. commentators talked for a half-minute about it, exasperated at why Stotts had picked Leonard to try the technical FT. They noted Leonard's poor shooting percentage. They thought it was stupid to choose him.

 

[Sinobas]

Dude is going to fire his agent if he's the one that convinced him to turn down that contract offer.

He was betting on himself; I think he just lost.

 

[RipCityDSCPL]

Like I said last summer when Olshey built the roster, we need a big scorer at SF who dribbles around, creating shots for himself and others. There is no offensive counterbalance to Lillard.

Durant?

Enough money makes grudges go away.

 

[Sinobas]

Neil Olshey must have had some sort of voodoo protection spell cast over him. Look at all the bad contract offers he's made that haven't gone through.

 

[jlprk]

Meyers even missin Technical foul shots, PA is in the house, hope he sees how bad Meyers is

Allen is in New Orleans?

 

[Blazinaway]

Allen is in New Orleans?

yep, they showed him in the crowd

 

[riverman]

This is a weird season...I haven't even remembered to vote for the allstar slots but for a couple of times...in a way I don't want our players playing in the game..rather they rest

 

[riverman]

Allen is in New Orleans?

There are pics of him with the team at the practice pre game on the homepage

 

[jlprk]

Okay I used halftime to read this thread. I am much smarter now and have many responses to the posts. Except I can't think of any.

Man, I could have been mixing a drink or doing something productive.

 

[TBpup]

Stotts should at least give Pat C or Montero a shot in a game like this....not like it could get any worse.

 

[jlprk]

Actually I'm going to make coffee. Gotta earn Denny's money and not let him down. Gotta make 100 posts in the 2nd half.

 

[RipCityDSCPL]

Okay I used halftime to read this thread. I am much smarter now and have many responses to the posts. Except I can't think of any.

Man, I could have been mixing a drink or doing something productive.

Your making money. If that's not productive I don't know what is.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

The N.O. commentators talked for a half-minute about it, exasperated at why Stotts had picked Leonard to try the technical FT. They noted Leonard's poor shooting percentage. They thought it was stupid to choose him.

I think Stotts was hoping to ignite a spark of confidence; myself, I just have the feeling he may never find it again. My first reaction is to send him to the D-league; but as some have pointed out he is the perfect tanker.

 

[Sinobas]

Stotts should at least give Pat C or Montero a shot in a game like this....not like it could get any worse.

And Cliff Alexander

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Now this is how yee tank.

 

[Sinobas]

Now this is how yee tank.

Yeah, I'd shut Lillard down for a couple of months until his heel is healed.

 

[jlprk]

I made instant coffee. What did I miss? Is it tied yet?