Game Thread GAME# 38: BLAZERS @ TIMBERWOLVES - MARCH 14, 2021 - SUNDAY, 5:00 PM, NBCSNW

[Tince]

For fuck’s sake man, learn the difference between correlation and causation. You seem to have the two confused.

I think I have a good understanding of the difference between the two. If you would like to explain which is which in terms of passing and wins, I would love to hear your theory and why the trend line goes in a negative direction.

Unfortunately, whichever you decide, the data will not support the conclusions that have been drawn. The amount of passes or the amount of passes that lead to assisted attempts do not correlate with winning. Not my opinion, it's what the data above says.

Also of note, causation vs correlation matters when you're trying to indentify which of the two variables is the determinant in the other. For example, do assists go up when you make more shots or do you make more shots when your assists go up. In this case, because the trend line has a slight negative slope and near zero correlation, I'm not sure causation vs correlation even matters.

I know the personal insults are meant to avoid the topic at hand, but I think staying on topic would be more enjoyable for others.

 

[James lamphear]

Bro Rodney played 24 minutes while Jones got 19 LOLOLOL why do we even bother

I like know Olshey view of his coach when you bring in a guy and sign him 9 million dollars for the reason for defense and he sitting on the bench when they needed defense. This my view Stotts don't give a shit about the defense side and he hopes we can out score the other the team. If Olshey is not piss how he use his players after he signed them for purpose and continue to allow him to coach for you maybe it's time for Olshey to go too.

 

[B-Roy]

I like know Olshey view of his coach when you bring in a guy and sign him 9 million dollars for the reason for defense and he sitting on the bench when they needed defense. This my view Stotts don't give a shit about the defense side and he hopes we can out score the other the team. If Olshey is not piss how he use his players after he signed them for purpose and continue to allow him to coach for you maybe it's time for Olshey to go too.

It's a bit crazy that our best 1:1 defender was on the bench as Edwards was going off. I guess Stotts was fine with Edwards scoring at will on Melo and Dame/Gary.

 

[Natebishop3]

It's a bit crazy that our best 1:1 defender was on the bench as Edwards was going off. I guess Stotts was fine with Edwards scoring at will on Melo and Dame/Gary.

He is CONSISTENTLY a minute or two late on any obvious substitutions. What does that say about him when fans are like "we're bleeding points, bring back Dame" and then 2 game time minutes later here comes Dame. But by then we're down 10.

 

[B-Roy]

He is CONSISTENTLY a minute or two late on any obvious substitutions. What does that say about him when fans are like "we're bleeding points, bring back Dame" and then 2 game time minutes later here comes Dame. But by then we're down 10.

He's always favored offense over defense. But I dunno, Hood keeps playing heavy minutes in the 4th for (theoretical) spacing I guess? But Jones is actually shooting a higher percentage on 3s....

 

[Natebishop3]

He's always favored offense over defense. But I dunno, Hood keeps playing heavy minutes in the 4th for (theoretical) spacing I guess? But Jones is actually shooting a higher percentage on 3s....

I think Terry is trying to force Hood into the CJ role as the secondary ball handler...... but Hood can't shoot right now. He's extremely inconsistent at best. I don't care if he can handle the ball. I'm sure Blevins could handle the ball. That doesn't mean he should play.

 

[Scalma]

I think Terry is trying to force Hood into the CJ role as the secondary ball handler...... but Hood can't shoot right now. He's extremely inconsistent at best. I don't care if he can handle the ball. I'm sure Blevins could handle the ball. That doesn't mean he should play.

anyone can be a ball handler for the blazers we don’t actually run plays or anything off the ball. It’s just a bunch of iso and the occasional pick and roll with the center.

 

[wizenheimer]

maybe Blazers are trying to showcase Hood....?

if so, the only thing it has accomplished has been to set Hood's value as just an expiring contract. Look for teams with players having a similar salary, but longer deal. Unfortunately, Hood's expiring contract my have more value for Portland than any other team. Dame and CJ will combine for 81M in salary next season, while Trent, Kanter, Collins, Giles, and Melo will be all due new contracts, as well as Jones potentially opting out

 

[SIeepwalker]

Hood is a better defender than Ant, clearly.

Plague or cholera

 

[SIeepwalker]

maybe Blazers are trying to showcase Hood....?

They'd have better luck sitting him and show clips of the WCSF against Denver

 

[Natebishop3]

maybe Blazers are trying to showcase Hood....?

if so, the only thing it has accomplished has been to set Hood's value as just an expiring contract. Look for teams with players having a similar salary, but longer deal. Unfortunately, Hood's expiring contract my have more value for Portland than any other team. Dame and CJ will combine for 81M in salary next season, while Trent, Kanter, Collins, Giles, and Melo will be all due new contracts, as well as Jones potentially opting out

If that's what they're trying to do, it isn't working.

 

[AldoTrapani]

Looks it's unanimous as @AldoTrapani changed his vote to a "nay".

Dude it wasn’t me lol

 

[James lamphear]

It's a bit crazy that our best 1:1 defender was on the bench as Edwards was going off. I guess Stotts was fine with Edwards scoring at will on Melo and Dame/Gary.

Yes especially that's why Olshey sign him for for those moments.