Game Thread GAME# 52: JAZZ @ BLAZERS - JANUARY 30, 2019 - WEDNESDAY, 7:30 PM, ESPN & NBCSNW

[Chris Craig]

I like the TNT broadcasts better than ESPN or Comcast.

Is this a joke? Should it be in green font?

 

[kjironman1]

Is this a joke? Should it be in green font?

No. I don’t really like the homerism of the local. They just don’t cut it for me. And ESPN just plain will not cover anything Blazers. The only time they have a Blazer game is to show off an opposing teams best player. At least when TNT is involved Barkley gets a few words in for Damian Lillard. Shaq brings up Leonard baby Sabas jokes.

 

[Chris Craig]

What is this "Soccer" you speak of?

 

[crandc]

I like national broadcast because I can watch them.

Unusually long gap between games, hope no rust

I should be back from ballet class by second quarter or so

 

[SIeepwalker]

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I really don't get this. Nobody gives a shit when someone from any country says the name of whichever sport in their own language, but dare one american say soccer and everybody loses their shit

 

[illmatic99]

The only reason Seth is going to the 3pt contest is because of his last name. Not sure why Dame is going either tbh.

 

[BonesJones]

The only reason Seth is going to the 3pt contest is because of his last name. Not sure why Dame is going either tbh.

Hes 2nd in the league in 3pt % so it's not just that.

 

[kjironman1]

The only reason Seth is going to the 3pt contest is because of his last name. Not sure why Dame is going either tbh.

Maybe look at his completion rate?

 

[illmatic99]

Hes 2nd in the league in 3pt % so it's not just that.

Really few attempts tho

 

[kjironman1]

Really few attempts tho

131 is not a great amount but in the minutes he has played he has been shooting them. He has just under 800 mins this year.
His last season in Dallas he played 70 games and he shot 322 on over 42%.
The guy can shoot threes.
He shot 45% the year before that.

 

[SIeepwalker]

131 is not a great amount but in the minutes he has played he has been shooting them. He has just under 800 mins this year.
His last season in Dallas he played 70 games and he shot 322 on over 42%.
The guy can shoot threes.
He shot 45% the year before that.

The best carreer 3pt% of the currys !

 

[riverman]

I wish Seth luck...he'll have a great time in his hometown with Dame and Steph there..it was a good move to invite him….winning these things is sort of like getting a stuffed toy at the county fair though..allstar weekend is all about the after parties behind the scenes...partying with Shaq, Snoop Dog and Drake not to mention their entourage'....NBA players get star struck just like fans do

 

[CupWizier]

The only reason Seth is going to the 3pt contest is because of his last name. Not sure why Dame is going either tbh.

Seriously, do you even watch the games? .481% from the 3 line is the reason he got in.

 

[ripcityboy]

I wish Seth luck...he'll have a great time in his hometown with Dame and Steph there..it was a good move to invite him….winning these things is sort of like getting a stuffed toy at the county fair though..allstar weekend is all about the after parties behind the scenes...partying with Shaq, Snoop Dog and Drake not to mention their entourage'....NBA players get star struck just like fans do

Whenever I find out that an actual Trail Blazer is involved with any of the All Star games events... I act the same way as when I find out that an NHL Player is actually an American citizen.

 

[illmatic99]

Seriously, do you even watch the games? .481% from the 3 line is the reason he got in.

While Davis Bertans shoots more threes at a better percentage did not get the invite.

Or Joe Harris who shoots nearly as well while shooting two more attempts per game also did not get the invite.

FOH. Don't watch games?

 

[CupWizier]

While Davis Bertans shoots more threes at a better percentage did not get the invite.

Or Joe Harris who shoots nearly as well while shooting two more attempts per game also did not get the invite.

FOH. Don't watch games?

Joe Harris is 3rd and over .010 points less. Seth is clearly second in the league. Obviously the NBA disagrees with you.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Joe Harris is 3rd and over .010 points less. Seth is clearly second in the league. Obviously the NBA disagrees with you.

Im sure Curry being his last name didnt hurt anything.

 

[CupWizier]

Im sure Curry being his last name didnt hurt anything.

Sure, but his numbers back up his selection and to comment that his name is the only reason he made it is a typical slam that for some reason is more prevalent in this forum than it should be.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Sure, but his numbers back up his selection and to comment that his name is the only reason he made it is a typical slam that for some reason is more prevalent in this forum than it should be.

No doubt. How much his name played a role I don't know, his percentage is good (though he doesn't have a lot of attempts). I'm sure with it being in Charlotte and ties to his brother and his Dad all the factors played a role in getting him in there. Hope him or Dame wins.

 

[illmatic99]

Sure, but his numbers back up his selection and to comment that his name is the only reason he made it is a typical slam that for some reason is more prevalent in this forum than it should be.

Not taking the bait this time. Welcome to my ignore list. First and only person on it. Aren't you special

 

[PtldPlatypus]

While Davis Bertans shoots more threes at a better percentage did not get the invite.

Or Joe Harris who shoots nearly as well while shooting two more attempts per game also did not get the invite.

FOH. Don't watch games?

Interesting to me, looking at bkref, that both Bertans and Harris have been assisted on 100% of their 3's, whereas Curry has created over 20% of his own 3-point shooting opportunities. Anyone know where to find Curry's catch-and-shoot 3P%?

 

[illmatic99]

Interesting to me, looking at bkref, that both Bertans and Harris have been assisted on 100% of their 3's, whereas Curry has created over 20% of his own 3-point shooting opportunities. Anyone know where to find Curry's catch-and-shoot 3P%?

53.1% on catch and shoot threes.
https://stats.nba.com/players/catch...mID=1610612757&sort=CATCH_SHOOT_FG3_PCT&dir=1

 

[PtldPlatypus]

No doubt. How much his name played a role I don't know, his percentage is good (though he doesn't have a lot of attempts). I'm sure with it being in Charlotte and ties to his brother and his Dad all the factors played a role in getting him in there. Hope him or Dame wins.

Of course, his agent lobbying for his selection might have had something to do with it too. I haven't heard whether or not Bertans or Harris' agents were doing the same for their client.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Of course, his agent lobbying for his selection might have had something to do with it too. I haven't heard whether or not Bertans or Harris' agents were doing the same for their client.

To be clear I'm not denying in any way that his Percentage doesn't also play a big reason as to why he's in there. I think he's a really, really good 3 point shooter and he belongs there.

 

[illmatic99]

Of course, his agent lobbying for his selection might have had something to do with it too. I haven't heard whether or not Bertans or Harris' agents were doing the same for their client.

Seth was leading the league in 3pt% until last week (on fewer than 3 attempts per game), the event is in hometown where his dad was a mainstay in the 90s, and who is currently still a broadcaster with their team, annd it would bring his older brother Steph back into the contest to make for a compelling story. Davis Bertans and Joe Harris don't have nearly as much cachet.

But you know, apparently calling out such an obvious connection means I don't watch games. Go figure.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

53.1% on catch and shoot threes.
https://stats.nba.com/players/catch-shoot/?Season=2018-19&SeasonType=Regular Season&TeamID=1610612757&sort=CATCH_SHOOT_FG3_PCT&dir=1

Thank you. Only 40.8% on pull-up 3's. Pretty decent spread.

 

[CupWizier]

To be clear I'm not denying in any way that his Percentage doesn't also play a big reason as to why he's in there. I think he's a really, really good 3 point shooter and he belongs there.

Yep. The All Star weekend is a marketing tool for the NBA so looking at the complete package is a benefit for the NBA. Curry, has the name, is a hometown guy, going against his brother and 48% from 3 adds up to a very marketable player.

 

[CupWizier]

Seth was leading the league in 3pt% until last week (on fewer than 3 attempts per game), the event is in hometown where his dad was a mainstay in the 90s, and who is currently still a broadcaster with their team, annd it would bring his older brother Steph back into the contest to make for a compelling story. Davis Bertans and Joe Harris don't have nearly as much cachet.

But you know, apparently calling out such an obvious connection means I don't watch games. Go figure.

Do you need a tissue?

 

[CupWizier]

Not taking the bait this time. Welcome to my ignore list. First and only person on it. Aren't you special

Bait? Are you a fish? It wasn't bait, it was merely an opinion. You seem to take issue with opinions that differ from yours.

 

[THE HCP]

But you know, apparently calling out such an obvious connection means I don't watch games. Go figure.

Well considering you don't watch any games, you tend to know your shit when it comes to hoops FAMS!