Game Thread GAME# 71: MAVERICKS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 20, 2019 - WEDNESDAY, 7:00 PM, NBCSNW

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Super impressed by Dame's defense this season. He's not a negative anymore. Dare I say he's a positive on most nights?

He has more good moments then ever. Thats for sure. His physical attributes kind of prohibit him from being a lock down gut, doesnt have long arms, or the strength of a guy like Marcus smart. He’s putting forth consistent effort though, and he’s lightning quick.

 

[riverman]

Both of Jake's starts have been 0-3 in the first qtr if I remember....he's got to find the bucket soon if we want to have some success

 

[KingSpeed]

That's how low I think of Aminu on offense, I guess. lol. I love him on defense, though.

It sounds kind of racist. Aminu better than Jake in every aspect of the game.

 

[riverman]

CURRY SAUCE!

 

[twobullz]

Why? Aminu shoots better than Jake.

and rebounds better and plays better defense.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Dame will help. We have way better roster this year. Kanter, Curry, and Hood all better than what we had last year. And Dame is better.

I really liked the acquisition of Hood, Im still a bit 50/50 on Kanter. I think Good Zach is overall better for the team then Kanter. Zach Plays good defense cleans up around the rim, doesnt need the ball in his hands to be effective.
I think there may be a time where Kanters offense really helps them though.

 

[Strenuus]

Dame is ON POINT.

 

[riverman]

Kanter's post moves remind me of Chris Kaman

 

[Strenuus]

Dame will help. We have way better roster this year. Kanter, Curry, and Hood all better than what we had last year. And Dame is better.

When defense matters, Kanter is going to hurt us. Im worried about that. Hes gonna have to really output well on the offensive side to offset that. I know im in the minority, but playoffs only, I didn't like the Kanter move. Hood is meh, IMO. I don't see him being the difference between the last 10 losses and then all of a sudden a championship. Curry could be real interesting, though. I'm excited to see how he'll do in the playoffs.

Btw, arent you at the game? These responses are detailed for being at the game lol.

 

[EGame]

do the mavs still have that annoying knat Barea?

 

[Jade Falcon]

Still can't close out a quarter. Unbelievable.

 

[twobullz]

do the mavs still have that annoying knat Barea?

Yes but he tore his Achilles.

 

[KingSpeed]

do the mavs still have that annoying knat Barea?

He’s hurt I think

 

[Strenuus]

do the mavs still have that annoying knat Barea?

He looks like a Beret.

 

[Strenuus]

Still can't close out a quarter. Unbelievable.

Gotta be able to do that in the playoffs. It's all that matters.

 

[DDolla]

Still can't close out a quarter. Unbelievable.

Hope we can close the 4th qtr Strong.

 

[Cugel]

Barea out for the season IIRC
Dame could easily triple double tonight

 

[KingSpeed]

When defense matters, Kanter is going to hurt us. Im worried about that. Hes gonna have to really output well on the offensive side to offset that. I know im in the minority, but playoffs only, I didn't like the Kanter move. Hood is meh, IMO. I don't see him being the difference between the last 10 losses and then all of a sudden a championship. Curry could be real interesting, though. I'm excited to see how he'll do in the playoffs.

Btw, arent you at the game? These responses are detailed for being at the game lol.

Yes I’m here. Kanter gave Warriors problems in 2016 WCF when OKC went up 3-1.

 

[riverman]

The Nurk Chief/ Kanter Collins tag team is going to be really good ..

 

[EGame]

Damn sucks that Barea got hurt like that. Dont wish that on anyone. but damn he was annoying to play against

 

[Strenuus]

Prime wardrobe? Try before you buy? That sounds gross for the people who have to handle the returns.

 

[KingSpeed]

Houston won’t die

 

[42N8Bounce]

With 2 steals so far tonight, Dame ties Lamarcus for #11 on the all time Blazer career list (527). It’s always good to see Aldridge nocked down a notch.

One more steal for sole possession of that #11 slot.

Way to go Dame!

 

[Strenuus]

Yes I’m here. Kanter gave Warriors problems in 2016 WCF when OKC went up 3-1.

I hope you're right, but I hold my reservations on him.

 

[riverman]

Playing Kanter with Collins is pretty balanced

 

[EGame]

oh boy turner is in. time for a fiasco

 

[riverman]

ET with the teardrop!

 

[Strenuus]

Damn that was beautiful by Zach... just didn't get it to go.

 

[riverman]

Seth is feelin' it

 

[KingSpeed]

Phew Houston loses

 

[EGame]

Phew Houston loses

to who?