Game Thread GAME# 33: RAPTORS @ BLAZERS - DECEMBER 26, 2016 - MONDAY, 7:00 PM (PDT), CSNNW - THE SUITE GAME!

[Trackjack]

Passing just terrible right now. Clean it up guys.

 

[Nate]

Crabbe is playing good defense..

 

[Nate]

Blatant travel.... wtf

 

[Trackjack]

We are starting not control the 3 point line. Been big problem lately.

 

[DUB]

It looks like Toronto thought that they could take it easy with Dame out. Now they've realised they cant, they're taking us seriously, and they're back in the game.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

that was pretty good rotation on d

 

[DUB]

We are starting not control the 3 point line. Been big problem lately.

Which is strange, because our defence is supposed to stop the three, and points at the rim; and allow mid-range shots. It would seem to indicate that the players are not executing the defence properly.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I'm feeling more hopeful now.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Good rotations on D, active hands, contesting shots. Who are these fucking guys?

 

[Strenuus]

Good rotations on D, active hands, contesting shots. Who are these fucking guys?

Wouldn't that just be the shits if it was Dame all along... wooo boy.

 

[Trackjack]

So far the Defense is looking good might to due we are bigger at the 2 position. So if we continue this game looking good Stotts has to think about bringing CJ off the bench and go bigger.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Wouldn't that just be the shits if it was Dame all along... wooo boy.

One liability on D is tolerable in your starting backcourt. 2 is a disaster.

 

[Nikolokolus]

The offense is noticeably more shaky with Dame out.

 

[Trackjack]

Good half for these guys especially on the defense end.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I like the wrinkle in the defense; anything that makes them think more and be more active physically is good, even if it leads to some mistakes at first.

 

[Nikolokolus]

All things considered, that was the best half of Blazer basketball in some time.

 

[DUB]

The offense is noticeably more shaky with Dame out.

I think they miss the bailout option that Dame provides. It's a good thing if they can learn to play without a bailout; take on some responsibility themselves.

 

[DUB]

Halftime
Us - 42
Them - 43

3PM/A (%)
Us - 4/11 (36.4%)
Them - 3/13 (23.1%)

FTM/A (%)
Us - 4/6 (66.7%)
Them - 6/7 (85.7%)

OReb
Us - 6
Them - 3

Stl
Us - 4
Them - 7

Turnovers
Us - 9
Them - 8

Points Off Turnovers
Us - 12
Them - 9

Points in the Paint
Us - 16
Them - 20

 

[Nikolokolus]

I think they miss the bailout option that Dame provides. It's a good thing if they can learn to play without a bailout; take on some responsibility themselves.

True, but you see how hard they have to work manufacturer points without him drawing all of that attention.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I always kind of liked Patterson.

 

[DUB]

DAMN HARK! Did he land on his head?

 

[DUB]

Big dunk by Big Plums!

 

[Nikolokolus]

Looking good

 

[DUB]

Great strip Crabbe!

 

[Nikolokolus]

CJ feeling it

 

[DUB]

The players:

A - are trying to prove that this team is more than just Dame.

B - know that a trade is coming, and are trying to prove their worth to this team/improve their trade value.

C - received a good talking to from their parents at Christmas.

D - know that the Rip City Two crew is in town, and are looking to impress.

E - all of the above.

 

[DUB]

This is fun. Win or lose, I always have a good time when we compete.

 

[Nikolokolus]

 

[rotary111]

This may be the best game I've seen all year. A little shaky, but the hustle!

As for the pole, mostly D, but E kind of covers it.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Nougiera is nice ... Game, not hair.