Game Thread GAME# 54: CELTICS @ BLAZERS - APRIL 13, 2021 - TUESDAY, 7:00, TNT & NBCSNW

[James lamphear]

Well Kanter in there they attack him either get the layin or kick back out for 3.

 

[B-Roy]

On that three two Blazers watched that rebound hit the floor and go out hustled to the ball.

Melo needed to make one effort play. It was right there. Doesn’t even bother taking one step up

 

[bobf]

He can’t shoot anymore

Ok Mr. Small Sample.

 

[DDolla]

Is Dame tanking? Asking for a friend

 

[VenomXL]

Gonna need a lot of Nurk in the fourth.

 

[James lamphear]

On that three two Blazers watched that rebound hit the floor and got out hustled to the ball.

If Melo try to reach the ball instead going get the ball.

 

[TBpup]

Take Melo into a garbage disposal

At least Melo is hitting shots tonight....but his defense is atrocious.

I'm starting to think that CJ ignoring Powell is a thing. There are so many times Powell is wide open but instead, CJ will chuck. If he is hitting shots, that is one thing but he is 4-14 while Norm is 7-10.

 

[illmatic99]

that trap leading to dame throwing a cross court pass that was stolen has become such a regular occurence. that's a nearly 40 foot pass Dame has to make with two guys blocking his vision and another playing the passing lanes.

how does terry not see this coming and do even the most basic thing to avoid such a play? send a guy close to dame as a release valve, or maybe screen the screener, do something....

ugh

 

[wizenheimer]

Portland just can't sustain efficient play longer than about 4 minutes. They play well, then it's bricks and turnovers on several possessions. Then they play well for a little bit...then suck for 2 minutes

 

[bobf]

Nurk +15 & Kanter -20 tonight... and it feels like it.

I think I'd rather go small when Nurk is out at this point.

As long as you go smaller than Melo

 

[Serbian]

CJ is absolute trash. But Dame has been shit for 5 games now. Wtf is goin on with Dame? Shooting and passing is total shit . When will Dame return to us?!

 

[illmatic99]

Portland just can't sustain efficient play longer than about 4 minutes. They play well, then it's bricks and turnovers on several possessions. Then they play well for a little bit...then suck for 2 minutes

it's not effort. it's strategy. we have an amateur coaching.

 

[TBpup]

Celtics just looking for Melo so they can go at him.

 

[B-Roy]

More Melo Kanter.

 

[Tince]

As long as you go smaller than Melo

Agreed... Melo is not the answer either.

 

[Serbian]

At least Melo is hitting shots tonight....but his defense is atrocious.

I'm starting to think that CJ ignoring Powell is a thing. There are so many times Powell is wide open but instead, CJ will chuck. If he is hitting shots, that is one thing but he is 4-14 while Norm is 7-10.

Trade CJ. I despise CJ as much as stotts

 

[illmatic99]

powell was leading our team in scoring at halftime.

don't think he even got a single shot attempt since.

 

[Scalma]

I’ve seen teams playing for the first time at the park have more of a plan offensively man what is this shit

 

[Tince]

Celtics just looking for Melo so they can go at him.

And Kanter.

 

[Titan]

Melo back to jacking it

 

[LayneStaley]

Look at the fucking lineup! My god. Powell is even shaking his head at Melo. Fuck you Stotts!

 

[BlazerBeav]

Kanter missed a wide open Melo in the corner. So bad.

 

[AldoTrapani]

Kanter should really look into passing out sometimes to his flanking shooters

 

[VenomXL]

Tatum is a fuckin baller. Goddamn.

 

[Tince]

I would like a 6'9" all-star like Tatum please

 

[VenomXL]

Melo lighting it up tonight. Badly needed too.

 

[BlazerBeav]

Melo, keeping us alive.

 

[James lamphear]

Melo might not be able to play defense but when he on he on.

 

[Scalma]

Let’s see if individual talent can overcome a lack of an actual plan in this one

 

[B-Roy]

Take him out now please while your up. Do not double down.