Game Thread GAME# 65: KINGS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 7, 2020 - SATURDAY, 7:00, NBCSNW

[BigGameDamian]

 

[julius]

What in the fuck does this have to do with the game?

 

[blazerfan11]

If the Blazers are going to play like this, I want to see Ant/Trent/Little/Gabriel/Biggie. Seriously, would they give up 77 points in a half?

Stotts doesn't "Trust" them.

 

[Wade Garrett]

boooooooooooo

let's hear it

I think that's my reason to watch, to see if Moda turns Philly if this slop keeps up.

 

[Chris Craig]

Blazers need to play man to man defense with help as needed...this zone bullshit is not effective in the least, and in fact hampers the Blazers. You can't play zone with a center who never comes outside the paint.

 

[beast blazer]

After tonight, we'll be 5 games behind Memphis with 17 games to go.

 

[hoopsjock]

This is really shitty to think about but winning Game 7 in Denver was the worst thing that happened to this team. The grittiness and edge is gone. They have nothing they feel like they need to prove anymore.

Instead of trying to show that they were going to to take the next step they all talked about championships like they had arrived and already won one.

 

[julius]

For an offensive genius, this teams offense is boring and predictable.

But it's still light years ahead of it's defense.

 

[beast blazer]

I would trade cj to anyone for nothing. He makes us too soft.

 

[blazerfan11]

I'm disgusted. Mostly in STotts for not seeing what the hell is going on and not giving a shit for the fans who have to watch.

 

[illmatic99]

They never mess up the zone, right?

Wait, they mess it up every time?

lmao

 

[Hoopguru]

This is really shitty to think about but winning Game 7 in Denver was the worst thing that happened to this team. The grittiness and edge is gone. They have nothing they feel like they need to prove anymore.

Instead of trying to show that they were going to to take the next step they all talked about championships like they had arrived and already won one.

I would agree, but Dame being a Super Star and the leader of this team needs to flash & energize his will not just by scoring or taking over but also instilling inspiration with his players, but like Stotts Im not sure Dame has that in him.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

What in the fuck does this have to do with the game?

Its more entertaining then the game. Lol

 

[Wade Garrett]

This is really shitty to think about but winning Game 7 in Denver was the worst thing that happened to this team. The grittiness and edge is gone. They have nothing they feel like they need to prove anymore.

Instead of trying to show that they were going to to take the next step they all talked about championships like they had arrived and already won one.

I'm thinking about that "rap war" between Dame and Shaq and how Shaq dissed him for never gonna win anything but player of the week, or something like that...."you'll never be curry.."....whatever...
Just a total bed wetting since Denver, you're right.

 

[Tince]

This is really shitty to think about but winning Game 7 in Denver was the worst thing that happened to this team. The grittiness and edge is gone. They have nothing they feel like they need to prove anymore.

Instead of trying to show that they were going to to take the next step they all talked about championships like they had arrived and already won one.

What returning players from Game 7 do you think have less grit? CJ?

 

[OneSport3]

This is really shitty to think about but winning Game 7 in Denver was the worst thing that happened to this team. The grittiness and edge is gone. They have nothing they feel like they need to prove anymore.

Instead of trying to show that they were going to to take the next step they all talked about championships like they had arrived and already won one.

As much fun as that playoff run was last year, in the back of my mind was how it would affect this franchise in the future with the inevitable Stotts and CJ's extensions.

 

[Five Second Violation]

Stotts is such a soft pushover. If he had any balls he would have tried to send a clear message to the team after last night's travesty and instead we're getting this.

 

[blazerfan11]

As much fun as that playoff run was last year, in the back of my mind was how it would affect this franchise in the future with the inevitable Stotts and CJ's extensions.

No point in Stotts hurting any of his players feelings, like Melo for example.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

That was a really quick time out

 

[Tince]

No point in Stotts hurting any of his players feelings, like Melo for example.

How much better did a guy like LMA get after having a coach like Pop who gave him regular ass-chewings?

 

[BlazerBeav]

Whiteside has to go up there. Instead he waits and it’s a turnover. So many dumb mistakes.

 

[brooklynballer]

Sac Bazemore > Blazer Bazemore

Helps when a coach can help maximize a player’s strengths rather than running the same system irrespective of the personnel.

 

[BlazerBeav]

How much better did a guy like LMA get after having a coach like Pop who gave him regular ass-chewings?

No better whatsoever?

 

[Orion Bailey]

Yeah. I’m out. Too embarrassing to watch. I can’t imagine the poor fans who paid to watch this.

m
Sitting in my seat....

you know im done with the team when im at the game but hangin in the game thread. cant remember the last time. More entertainment in here than on the floor...

 

[julius]

I'm thinking about that "rap war" between Dame and Shaq and how Shaq dissed him for never gonna win anything but player of the week, or something like that...."you'll never be curry.."....whatever...
Just a total bed wetting since Denver, you're right.

You know, missing 60% of your starting lineup *might* have something to do with that.

 

[TBpup]

How much better did a guy like LMA get after having a coach like Pop who gave him regular ass-chewings?

He certainly got his ass down in the post more.

 

[hoopsjock]

I would trade cj to anyone for nothing. He makes us too soft.

Hey @TorturedBlazerFan, you have someone else wanting to join your club!

 

[brooklynballer]

C.J. is playing some of the softest defense I've ever seen. How much you wanna bet that Stotts doesn't say a word about it during the timeout? #PlayersCoach

Why do you think the players love him so much? No accountability whatsoever. Numbnuts lets his most influential (notice I didn’t say ‘best’) players do whatever they want on the court, which generally means playing iso-ball on offense and taking every play off on defense. Great strategy (especially if you’re tanking for a lottery pick).

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Hey @TorturedBlazerFan, you have someone else wanting to join your club!

Amnesty isnt for nothing though, cause you get cap space.

 

[Tince]

No better whatsoever?

Bingo

HOF coach doesn't make a 30 year old LMA better by being a hard ass, but jumping down a 35 year old Melo will make him a good defender apparently.

This is a growns man league, not JUCO ball.