Game Thread Game #39 - BLAZERS VS CAVS - JANUARY 7, 2022 - FRIDAY - 7:00 PM (PDT) ROOT SPORTS

[Tweak]

Ant is Dame's protege, they'll keep him.

 

[riverman]

Can't give up on the ball just over a ref's call....went from down 5 to down 12 over that play

 

[blazerkor]

I swear Anfernee has some Meyers Leonard level mental blocks. I would not pay 20M for this. Blazers need to make a decision on him…

If we're keeping Dame and we better be, then Ant is never going to get enough touches to get where he can. So trade his ass too and get a pick or two (two picks could be a first and a second).

 

[riverman]

Simon's 4th turnover....should have traded him yesterday ...he was the league darling then

 

[AldoTrapani]

I don’t know why ppl give Jody hard time that woman doesn’t miss a game for shit

 

[MickZagger]

This Cavs team is an example of what we need to do

 

[AldoTrapani]

Garland is who we hope and wish Simons is lol

 

[riverman]

welp....mcnoogies for the fans ....

 

[AldoTrapani]

This Cavs team is an example of what we need to do

Been telling ya for awhile. Let’s build this bitch right

 

[riverman]

This Cavs team is an example of what we need to do

I agree....making shots is important!

 

[B-Roy]

What is Ants ceiling on a good team? Jordan Clarkson?

 

[MickZagger]

Garland is who we hope and wish Simons is lol

Ive never thought Simons would be an elite PG. I hope you didn’t either. He’s lightning in a bottle when he’s on. That’s about it

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I think Elleby has shown some improvement in these last three games.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

Ant is Dame's protege, they'll keep him.

Bledsoe was CP3’s protege and then they let him sprout his wings and fly to other teams.

 

[illmatic99]

I wanna see how ant bounces back from adversity.

 

[DDolla]

I don't know about getting the win but I'm just hoping that we get it within 5 so @DDolla doesn't cover while betting against his team.

LOL

 

[blazerkor]

What is Ants ceiling on a good team? Jordan Clarkson?

I think that's about right. He's a guy that can come off the bench and get you 14-30 points depending on if he's hot. If Ant were surrounded by good defenders and another guy who could facilitate he would be a pretty deadly scorer even as a starter. I bet you with the right squad around him, Ant could average 25 points and 5 assists while playing really bad defense.

 

[James lamphear]

One thing this unit don't play together very well on either end. The 2nd unit did there job they kept us in the game and the 1st unit they blow another game. Either Billups is blind about his starters or don't have no clue how to coach. I wasn't fan of his hire and he showing me why I am not fan.

 

[blazerkor]

LOL

Well, if you made the bet you did it again. Just another little piece of your soul sold.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I think I would have left smith in there instead bring Simons in. One better play maker and better defender.

Smith was definitely better than Anf tonight. But Anf is our designated scorer. We have to hope for a big night from him every night if we want to have a chance to win.

 

[DDolla]

Well, if you made the bet you did it again. Just another little piece of your soul sold.

Great year to bet against the blazers… easy money

 

[wizenheimer]

I definitely want him to be our future at the starting 3 spot.

I would like the future starting SF to be an all-star, at minimum. Can't see Nas being that any time soon

 

[KSF-ERIC]

I think that's about right. He's a guy that can come off the bench and get you 14-30 points depending on if he's hot. If Ant were surrounded by good defenders and another guy who could facilitate he would be a pretty deadly scorer even as a starter. I bet you with the right squad around him, Ant could average 25 points and 5 assists while playing really bad defense.

25 points? Reminds me of when people thought Crabbe would average 20+ for the Nets.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

I would like the future starting SF to be an all-star, at minimum. Can't see Nas being that any time soon

Thank you. Trade Nas.

 

[AldoTrapani]

Ive never thought Simons would be an elite PG. I hope you didn’t either. He’s lightning in a bottle when he’s on. That’s about it

Dame and many others think he’s a future star

 

[blazerkor]

I would like the future starting SF to be an all-star, at minimum. Can't see Nas being that any time soon

Well, if Nas can get more consistent as a three point shooter, I would still like him starting at forward next to Simmons as our PF. You add a stretch 5 with Dame and a quality two way SG and you've got a really high quality starting unit.

 

[hoopsjock]

Blazers Uprise Postgame Show
Cavs 114, Blazers 101
The Blazers are now 4-16 in their last 20 games and fall to 10 games below .500. Darius Garland had 26 points and 6 assists to lead the Cavs victory. Come talk about the game with us!

 

[riverman]

I think Dennis Smith Jr is a keeper as well as Watford....Roco sure built trade value in this game...he had a great game. Some media guys hinted he'll be gone within 10 days

 

[Tweak]

Bledsoe was CP3’s protege and then they let him sprout his wings and fly to other teams.

C'mon, allow me my minute of doom and gloom here.

 

[B-Roy]

One thing this unit don't play together very well on either end. The 2nd unit did there job they kept us in the game and the 1st unit they blow another game. Either Billups is blind about his starters or don't have no clue how to coach. I wasn't fan of his hire and he showing me why I am not fan.

Every team just runs pick and roll against Simons who switches even against a slight brush of a screen. They barely have to do anything to create a mismatch/scramble situation for the Blazers. I don't know if that is by design, but when Smith is in the game that doesn't happen and the other team has to work significantly harder to get open looks. They still get them, but it's not as easy as just running a basic pick and roll (sometimes it's not even meant to be a pick).

Of course the flip side is that we can't score with Smith in the game. But you better hope Ant is hot and makes up for all the bad defense on the other end.