Game Thread GAME# 64: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 5, 2018 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM, NBCSNW

[VenomXL]

Gave up 61 to this shitty Memphis team. Not great.

 

[DDolla]

Blazers need Jake’s energy so just sit Turner

 

[Jade Falcon]

Don't start kicking stuff man...leave those goats alone

I make no promises.

 

[Jade Falcon]

That's what.....5 points for Dame in that half?

What is going on with him?

 

[kingslayer]

Pretty much lost most of the momentum during ET's stint. Then it snowballed from there...wide open Memphis 3s, stupid shots from CJ and Aminu...Bleh. Hoping Dame takes a more assertive role in the offense in the 2nd half

 

[DDolla]

Gave Memphis 41 points in the 2nd qtr... lol

 

[KingSpeed]

OKC gave up 71 in half, losing to Minnesota. Houston crushing Toronto.

 

[James lamphear]

We gave up 41 points that QT that totally lack of focus on the defense end. 2nd unit is bad and none of them are really not decent. They got the Grizzly in the bonus early in that QT.

 

[Hoopguru]

Beal Street Blues!

 

[DDolla]

OKC gave up 71 in half, losing to Minnesota. Houston crushing Toronto.

Houston now just blowing out teams, they could move up to 2nd seed

 

[TBpup]

One thing I am not a fan of is with Kanter in the game, cuts and shots for Jake seem to have all but disappeared. The Blazers don't even look for him anymore and if he cuts to the basket, Kanter's defender is always right in the paint. The one good game he as had recently was went Kanter was out against the Raptors.

 

[Labinot41]

Kanter is unplayable in the Playoffs

 

[riverman]

One thing I am not a fan of is with Kanter in the game, cuts and shots for Jake seem to have all but disappeared. The Blazers don't even look for him anymore and if he cuts to the basket, Kanter's defender is always right in the paint. The one good game he as had recently was went Kanter was out against the Raptors.

well Jake has 3 quick fouls...I think that has an impact..he got 3 fouls in 6 minutes and bricked his one 3pt attempt

 

[TBpup]

well Jake has 3 quick fouls...I think that has an impact..he got 3 in 6 minutes

Yes, I'm aware of the fouls. But reference a much bigger stretch of games than just the last 24 minutes.

 

[BlazerBeav]

We just got lazy with the cutting and passing. Forcing stuff now.

 

[B-Roy]

I want to see them just clear a side and let Dame/Nurk run pick and roll.

 

[riverman]

Yes, I'm aware of the fouls. But reference a much bigger stretch of games than just the last 24 minutes.

fair enough but Rodney Hood earned his touches and Enes did as well...it's part of getting them into the groove in my view more than ignoring Jake...feed the hot hand...can't argue with the results so far

 

[Jade Falcon]

It could be worse.

 

[FlyinSouth]

Damn they are being way too careless with the ball and making stupid lazy high ball turnovers trying for highlight plays. At least a half dozen or so and that no look from Dame to Nurk was the worst, just make the simple plays and they will beat this Memphis team.

 

[James lamphear]

We need take control of this game this QT.

 

[TBpup]

fair enough but Rodney Hood earned his touches and Enes did as well...it's part of getting them into the groove in my view more than ignoring Jake...feed the hot hand...can't argue with the results so far

Again, bigger picture. Jake was playing much better than both of them and then when they arrived, his opportunities immediately started to diminish. He was very good the one game Kanter was back out and then is back to limited looks. Hood has had 2 good games and a lot of meh other wise.

I'm just worried that whatever deal Olshey made with Kanter's agent in terms of playing time will hurt the Blazers come the playoffs when movement is even more key and Kanter's defense will be even more exposed.

 

[beast blazer]

Seems that quick early leads NEVER last long with this team

 

[B-Roy]

What are these lazy ass passes???

 

[beast blazer]

Jonas has a great beard

 

[Labinot41]

Lillard allready 5 turnovers

 

[riverman]

Again, bigger picture. Jake was playing much better than both of them and then when they arrived, his opportunities immediately started to diminish. He was very good the one game Kanter was back out and then is back to limited looks. Hood has had 2 good games and a lot of meh other wise.

I'm just worried that whatever deal Olshey made with Kanter's agent in terms of playing time will hurt the Blazers come the playoffs when movement is even more key and Kanter's defense will be even more exposed.

yeah...I'm not worried at all....better in my view to get the new guys up to speed now before the post season...Jake already knows the drill

 

[BlazerBeav]

Why are we messing around with this team? Just focus and get separation.

 

[beast blazer]

Shit call....shit pass

 

[B-Roy]

WHAT ARE THESE PASSES? STOP MAKING THESE DUMBASS PASSES

 

[PHXBlazer1]

stupid turnovers