Game Thread GAME# 49: BLAZERS @ THUNDER - JANUARY 22, 2019 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM, NBATV & NBCSNW

[BonesJones]

We gotta play better defense. That was garbage.

 

[Chris Craig]

7 isnt too bad

Hit some of those threes

Tighten the defense

We're good

 

[riverman]

need a monster 3rd qtr

 

[ripcityboy]

The problem with this offense is we need two high volume lights out scorers to go with Nurk's production and some effective wings. But got one Kyrie Irving type and a Vinnie Microwave Johnson type. I just don't know if both can co-exist and expect is to improve as a contender. There HAS to be a higher ceiling to this team!

 

[TBpup]

I'm not a fan of Dame being so careless with the ball lately. That is one thing that has always set him apart from other ball handlers was his low turnover rate.

In the last 12 games, Dame has 6 games with 4 or more TO's with one game of 6 and another with 7. Does seem a little looser as of late.

 

[Chris Craig]

Chief shouldve backed that out smh.

Wish Dame could hit a 3.

He has hit several

 

[hoopsjock]

Chief shouldve backed that out smh.

Wish Dame could hit a 3.

He's shooting them weird, like he's releasing it low and early.

 

[LayneStaley]

We should be ecstatic at the score to be honest, we need another Utah game 3rd quarter.

 

[riverman]

Dame has played with a bum elbow that he bumped again early in this one...hopefully he'll play through it

 

[BlazerBeav]

Feels like we're down more - just like last night. Make some shots early and get in a rhythm.

 

[TBpup]

need a monster 3rd qtr

Have to win the 3rd quarter by 8 or more or it's a Loss.

 

[BonesJones]

This would be such a huge win if we could get it...

 

[James lamphear]

We was down by 7 last night and didn't play a good 1st like last night and came back and one.

 

[TBpup]

He has hit several

I thought Dame only had 1 made '3'?

 

[LayneStaley]

What’s better/worse being a team who NEVER coughs up a game when leading after 3 or being a team who never makes a comeback after being down after 3? I’m gonna say it’s better to never cough one up because there have been more of them.

 

[Chris Craig]

I thought Dame only had 1 made '3'?

At least 2 maybe 3

 

[ripcityboy]

This would be such a huge win if we could get it...

I now know why you watch all that replay footage making those Youtube videos and get so angry at Stotts. Maybe I'm just getting smarter when it comes to BB but I am seeing things much more clearly now.

 

[Jade Falcon]

I'm back. What's the damage?

 

[twobullz]

At least 2 maybe 3

He is 1 for 6 on threes. 4 for 11 overall.

 

[Chris Craig]

He is 1 for 6 on threes. 4 for 11 overall.

I saw him make 2 3s

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Blazers gotta calm down. Their shooting motion is rushed, like the length of OKC is in their heads. If they just take a deep breath they’re getting good looks.

Seems likr they should be way down, they’re still in it.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

I now know why you watch all that replay footage making those Youtube videos and get so angry at Stotts. Maybe I'm just getting smarter when it comes to BB but I am seeing things much more clearly now.

Is the rain gone?

 

[twobullz]

I saw him make 2 3s

Well those are his official stats for the first half according to NBA.com The Blazers only have 3 made three pointers. Dame, CJ and Meyers each have one.

 

[wizenheimer]

that wasn't an artistic first half but it a little playoff intensity....that's entertaining

seems like at least 3 or 4 times a game, CJ gets the ball and you just know he's going to shoot....won't matter who is open or how many players he's driving against...he's jacking up that shot, no matter what. I suppose a lot of volume shooters are like that, but he's extremely predictable when he goes into his shake-n-bake routine

 

[Chris Craig]

that wasn't an artistic first half but it a little playoff intensity....that's entertaining

seems like at least 3 or 4 times a game, CJ gets the ball and you just know he's going to shoot....won't matter who is open or how many players he's driving against...he's jacking up that shot, no matter what. I suppose a lot of volume shooters are like that, but he's extremely predictable when he goes into his shake-n-bake routine

And misses it most of the time

 

[Jade Falcon]

Question: would you take Steve Blake in his prime over CJ?

 

[Chris Craig]

Question: would you take Steve Blake in his prime over CJ?

Steve Blake is more tradable

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Question: would you take Steve Blake in his prime over CJ?

Valuable trade chip because no matter how many times you give him away he'll be back!

 

[ripcityboy]

Is the rain gone?

Johnny Nash was roommates with Bob Marley at one point. But Marley got angry his records weren't selling in the UK, so he stole Nash's guitar and hit the bricks.

 

[JDC]

Thunder playing with incredible activity and physicality on the perimeter. Thought the guys did a good job playing through that though and not letting it affect how they want to play offensively.

Just need to be little sharper with the passes.