Game Thread GAME# 7: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - OCTOBER 30, 2018 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PDT), NBCSNW

[Darkwebs]

He just said it dead serious twice. It’s like he forgot there’s a number between 19 and 21.

I think it means he wants to get Zach drunk and then take advantage of him, which if you read through this thread, some of the other posters would probably do as well.

 

[hoopsjock]

Nurk 22 points on only 10 shots. Freaking awesome.

 

[JoshuaHall]

It actually happens a lot. lol.

And this rocket team sucked so much, they wouldn't really learn anything except about how to not play defense.

I know - check my post history if you want to see my complaints about Stotts - I'm reallllly trying to keep it in check. This is at least the 3rd game Anfernee should've received at least *some* minutes, in my humble opinion.

Spurs, Magic, tonight off the top of my head.

But at some point... WTF?

 

[LuckyShot]

I will forever hate the rockets, no matter who plays for them. They have entered L*ker territory.

Meh. I hate them because of the players they have and how they play. Harden and Paul are fucking douchebags. Howard before wasn't much better.

 

[ripcityboy]

With a name like bosnian beast, I'm sure there's a few Belles around.

Rocco is such a well known name in Italy. They use him to sell chips. I guess they really do things differently over there.

 

[hoopsjock]

I know - check my post history if you want to see my complaints about Stotts - I'm reallllly trying to keep it in check. This is at least the 3rd game Anfernee should've received at least *some* minutes, in my humble opinion.

Spurs, Magic, tonight off the top of my head.

But at some point... WTF?

Bro, Anfernee wasn't even active in those other games. At least know what you are talking about before you try to bring everyone down.

 

[Scalma]

Meh. I hate them because of the players they have and how they play. Harden and Paul are fucking douchebags. Howard before wasn't much better.

Chandler Parsons, Lin, Beverley, Troy Daniels. all annoying.

 

[Scalma]

I know - check my post history if you want to see my complaints about Stotts - I'm reallllly trying to keep it in check. This is at least the 3rd game Anfernee should've received at least *some* minutes, in my humble opinion.

Spurs, Magic, tonight off the top of my head.

But at some point... WTF?

He wasn’t even active. But let’s say he was. Minutes for what? What is he going to learn in mop up minutes? Even practices are more educational.

 

[ripcityboy]

Chandler Parsons, Lin, Beverley, Troy Daniels. all annoying.

Meh, I don't find Lin annoying. If I had to go through that much overt racism in my life just to become a basketball player. I might be a little overly sensitive too.

 

[Strenuus]

Meh, I don't find Lin annoying. If I had to go through that much overt racism in my life just to become a basketball player. I might be a little overly-sensitive too.

I really like Lin.

 

[hoopsjock]

Oh shit, Dame had 22 off of only 10 shots too. That means Nurk and Dame had 44 points on 20 shots. We won't lose many games with those kind of efficiency numbers.

 

[Scalma]

Meh, I don't find Lin annoying. If I had to go through that much overt racism in my life just to become a basketball player. I might be a little overly-sensitive too.

Still not annoyed?

 

[oldmangrouch]

I know - check my post history if you want to see my complaints about Stotts - I'm reallllly trying to keep it in check. This is at least the 3rd game Anfernee should've received at least *some* minutes, in my humble opinion.

Spurs, Magic, tonight off the top of my head.

But at some point... WTF?

He's a kid with no experience above the high school level. Compared to him, Collins came into the league a grizzled vet! I'm not the least surprised he isn't ready to play yet.

 

[ripcityboy]

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Still not annoyed?

#@$##@! That's like something out of an 80's post-nuclear flick!

 

[hoopsjock]

Paul and Gordon had 29 points on 37 shots. Throw in Melo and they had 37 points on 49 shots.

You liking those analytics Morey?

 

[LuckyShot]

Chandler Parsons, Lin, Beverley, Troy Daniels. all annoying.

Lin never bothered me. Daniels was barely a blip. Parsons and Beverley though... ugh.

 

[Scalma]

Paul and Gordon had 29 points on 37 shots. Throw in Melo and they had 37 points on 49 shots.

You liking those analytics Morey?

All things considered, Melo just might be the worst player in the NBA.

Can’t believe I was team melo a year ago.

 

[illmatic99]

Not sure what's going on with the Rockets right now. That did not look like an NBA team

 

[JoshuaHall]

Bro, Anfernee wasn't even active in those other games. At least know what you are talking about before you try to bring everyone down.

"Bro", I never said he was active. That's the problem - he should've been. Wade Baldwin, who I don't recall playing a single minute, was active instead. What benefit is that to the team? Getting a bunch of DNP-CD's.

Maybe try and have a conversation before saying "at least know what you're talking about", which seemingly questions someone else's intelligence. You might want to get the full scope of the issue before responding in such a manner. I also said - not taking away from the win - so I can tell your a real winner at life and a joy to be around.

He wasn’t even active. But let’s say he was. Minutes for what? What is he going to learn in mop up minutes? Even practices are more educational.

I don't know, maybe a thing called development? Get used to *actual* NBA players, speed, and executing the offense (and defense) in live game settings. As the gentleman below points out, HE NEEDS THE EXPERIENCE! Practices are in no way, shape, or form, more educational than actually playing... "Everyone has a plan until you get punched in the mouth". Playing is getting punched in the mouth. There is a reason you play players to develop them. Oh, and some players are "game" players and some are "practice" players - and you need to play them for experience particularly when they are coming straight out of HS. At worst, it wouldn't hurt to get him some burn.

He's a kid with no experience above the high school level. Compared to him, Collins came into the league a grizzled vet! I'm not the least surprised he isn't ready to play yet.

Yeah, I don't doubt that he isn't ready to play but the best way to get him ready is to get him some live action. But as you said, he has limited experience. So he needs to get real, live experience somehow.

I also said Collins should've been playing from game 1 last year. You don't draft these dudes then just let them waste away on the bench. Let him get his shit kicked in a couple times and use it as a learning experience.

 

[kjironman1]

So they are 2-0 when i can't watch the game.

 

[BlazerBeav]

Here's hoping AD is out on Thursday - I'm all for taking advantage of any break we can.

 

[ripcityboy]

I am curious what Afernee Simmons brings to the table. If he brings anything this year. I was always figured that he would spend almost the entire year on the bench.

 

[BlazerBeav]

Good news everyone - one of the regulars on the 620 call-in show thinks we should keep Lillard. Hot take.

 

[kjironman1]

Here's hoping AD is out on Thursday - I'm all for taking advantage of any break we can.

Sounds like a simple strain of his right elbow but he missed yesterday. I would like to see them have him available. I'm wondering if the extra scoring power and Collins could make a difference. Also we watched Nurkic make an impact in the way the game was played in game 4.

 

[CupWizier]

I am curious what Afernee Simmons brings to the table. If he brings anything this year. I was always figured that he would spend almost the entire year on the bench.

His job is to observe, learn and work hard in practice so he can learn what it takes to be an NBA player. He will likely go to the D league at some time this year for a short spell as well. Pretty much same with Baldwin and Trent jr. I'm not worried how much time they get this year as being around guards like Dame and CJ is a great bonus for these guys to learn from and Dame is more than willing to accomodate the youngsters.

 

[Scalma]

"Bro", I never said he was active. That's the problem - he should've been. Wade Baldwin, who I don't recall playing a single minute, was active instead. What benefit is that to the team? Getting a bunch of DNP-CD's.

Maybe try and have a conversation before saying "at least know what you're talking about", which seemingly questions someone else's intelligence. You might want to get the full scope of the issue before responding in such a manner. I also said - not taking away from the win - so I can tell your a real winner at life and a joy to be around.



I don't know, maybe a thing called development? Get used to *actual* NBA players, speed, and executing the offense (and defense) in live game settings. As the gentleman below points out, HE NEEDS THE EXPERIENCE! Practices are in no way, shape, or form, more educational than actually playing... "Everyone has a plan until you get punched in the mouth". Playing is getting punched in the mouth. There is a reason you play players to develop them. Oh, and some players are "game" players and some are "practice" players - and you need to play them for experience particularly when they are coming straight out of HS. At worst, it wouldn't hurt to get him some burn.


Yeah, I don't doubt that he isn't ready to play but the best way to get him ready is to get him some live action. But as you said, he has limited experience. So he needs to get real, live experience somehow.

I also said Collins should've been playing from game 1 last year. You don't draft these dudes then just let them waste away on the bench. Let him get his shit kicked in a couple times and use it as a learning experience.

Mop up minutes isn’t useful for development. At that point it’s just a pickup game. It’s useless.

 

[CupWizier]

Good news everyone - one of the regulars on the 620 call-in show thinks we should keep Lillard. Hot take.

Boy, that guy was really going out on a limb, lol.

 

[ripcityboy]

I really wish Layman would show more in his spots. The only thing we are missing is a wing who can consistently score.

 

[oldmangrouch]

I am curious what Afernee Simmons brings to the table. If he brings anything this year. I was always figured that he would spend almost the entire year on the bench.

Personally, I am more concerned about Trent. Like you, I figured Simons was not going to contribute this season - but Trent should be way ahead of him on the development curve. If Trent could actually step in and contribute at SF, that would help the team.

 

[kjironman1]

I really wish Layman would show more in his spots. The only thing we are missing is a wing who can consistently score.

Looks like he played pretty well tonight in his 15 mins.