Game Thread GAME# 4: BLAZERS @ MAGIC - OCTOBER 25, 2018 - THURSDAY, 4:00 PM (PDT), NBCSNW

[TBpup]

3rd quarter Lillard Time?

 

[BonesJones]

Don't leave him C.J...

 

[BonesJones]

Nurkic is never ready to guard the 3pt line....

 

[BonesJones]

Good strong take by C.J. off the catch.

 

[Rozay]

What happened to Layman?

 

[BonesJones]

In my defense, my complaint about his 3 fouls was to criticize his "bounce back" claim. He's not bouncing back from anything thus far.

Ultimately, you're right: he doesn't get high into foul trouble. But he's not playing like a starting SG here.

In terms of his shooting and the style he's playing offensively, I'd say he definitely has bounced back.

He's on a pace of 30pts in 36min on 67% shooting. His foul trouble is literally the only issue today, yet everyone's complaining.

 

[TBpup]

What happened to Layman?

He hit a '3' and was taken out the next possession. He's been Vonleh'd.

 

[The Professional Fan]

Nurk just rattling the 3's...so close...keep shooting if you got it big fella

 

[BonesJones]

Nurk is destined to never make a 3 in his career I swear... Haha.

 

[TBpup]

Lol....Aminu just missed the rim on a layup by a foot.

 

[BonesJones]

Nurk just rattling the 3's...so close...keep shooting if you got it big fella

I feel like once he makes his 1st for his career, it'll take the cap off and they'll start falling regularly.

 

[BonesJones]

Our defense has been fucking terrible this quarter.

17pts in 5:18

 

[Strenuus]

Can we just have Zach be in for 48 minutes so I don't have to worry about the defense? Kthx.

 

[TBpup]

So far, Layman > Harkless.

 

[kjironman1]

Aminu. Continues to show he is a complete train wreck on offense.

 

[BonesJones]

I'm worried about the fact that the coaching staff thought we "focused too much on defense" last year, when we were barely within the top 10. So now we're not as focused, and we're back to being average to below-average... Not good.

 

[BlazerBeav]

Looks like we're still great at blowing big leads in mere minutes.

 

[Jade Falcon]

Our defense has been fucking terrible this quarter.

17pts in 5:18

It feels like we've given up on Defense suddenly the past two games; Washington and this game.

I dunno....maybe it just feels like they're playing slower?

 

[Chris Craig]

So far, Layman > Harkless.

Layman played all summer. Hark didnt. Going to take time for him to get it back

 

[BonesJones]

Aminu. Continues to show he is a complete train wreck on offense.

He was very good last game (6-8FG, 3-5 3pt). Just too inconsistent.

 

[BonesJones]

It feels like we've given up on Defense suddenly the past two games; Washington and this game.

I dunno....maybe it just feels like they're playing slower?

See one of my recent posts... Not enough focus on that end from the coaching staff.

 

[Strenuus]

Nice pass, Dame!

 

[BonesJones]

Great pass Dame!

 

[Chris Craig]

Nurk...boom shaka taco

 

[illmatic99]

Dame looks engaged

 

[BonesJones]

I wish Nurk would pump fake more. Pump fake that, rip past with the left leg towards the middle, and dunk.

 

[BonesJones]

He didn't travel. That was a great move... No easy way to defend that.

 

[The Professional Fan]

CJ....seriously

 

[BonesJones]

Evan Turner is killin' it.

 

[BonesJones]

CJ....seriously

He made a terrific move. Got two great shots that possession. Just missed them.