Game Thread GAME# 73: BLAZERS @ THUNDER - MARCH 25, 2018 - SUNDAY, 4:00 PM (PST), NBCSNW

[BlazerBeav]

Nurk getting it done early!

 

[Strenuus]

Nurk Doin Wurk!

 

[LuckyShot]

Nurk's getting fouled almost every possession in the paint.

 

[BlazerBeav]

LOL, Melo is so slow now, it's kind of sad.

 

[blue9]

The thing is, it's not that our bench isn't good... It's that it's super inconsistent. Houston is so great because they have a bench that fills roles consistently. Eric Gordon is gonna show up almost every single night. P.J. Tucker is gonna defend and junk up every game. Mbah A Moute is gonna provide the 3-and-D every game, and Anderson is gonna space the floor and hit shots (I forget which one they start). Nene is one of the most solid backup bigs in the game.

For us.. Turner is awful as often as he is effective. Shabazz, when he's not hitting jumpshots, is absolutely pointless, as he can't get to the rim and isn't a great defender or facilitator. Collins is a 20-year old rookie.

Agree and disagree. Bazaar is a good defender - for his size. But players can still back him down or shoot over him. I like Brazzaville, but he’s just as likely to run a no-pass possession as ET or CJ.
But really it boils down to needing a 6th man and a better coach. We get those two things and we’re inthe thick of it...until then we’re a pretender like everybody outside of HOU and GSW.

 

[LuckyShot]

And of course Nurk gets a weak foul called on him.

 

[KingSpeed]

Bosnian Beast lookin good!

 

[Lukee]

Paul George can't wait to get the fuck out of Oklahoma.

 

[joeBlazers]

They just need to focus on defense and rebound ... and please someone guards Adams?

I miss that energy from Ed and Zach when they come in

 

[KingSpeed]

Agree and disagree. Bazaar is a good defender - for his size. But players can still back him down or shoot over him. I like Brazzaville, but he’s just as likely to run a no-pass possession as ET or CJ.
But really it boils down to needing a 6th man and a better coach. We get those two things and we’re inthe thick of it...until then we’re a pretender like everybody outside of HOU and GSW.

Our coach is awesome.

 

[LuckyShot]

I can't stand Brewer either.

 

[LayneStaley]

I dislike the Red Jersey A LOT

 

[LuckyShot]

How many times are they going to let Adams reach and slap people?

 

[Strenuus]

Dame is focused, to that there is no doubt. Holy hell two huge offensive rebounds.

 

[BonesJones]

Great hustle Dame.

 

[LuckyShot]

Fucking Aminu. Has he reached his quota of completely boneheaded plays tonight yet?

 

[blue9]

That’s why ya never pass to Aminu!!!

 

[BonesJones]

Adams is killing Nurkic.

 

[BonesJones]

Aminu is so weak with the ball sometimes. Jeez.

 

[LuckyShot]

Why is Dame no longer given FTs on that, but Harden does the exact same thing every game and gets it?

 

[LayneStaley]

Dame should step up a foot or two on his 3s till he gets back in the zone

 

[BonesJones]

And then clanks the 3. Aminu disappears at the worst times man. Just gave them a layup then clanks the 3.

 

[BlazerBeav]

CJ has been great!

 

[hoopsjock]

Adams is killing Nurkic.

Killing? Nurk is helping on the drives like he should be doing and they are finding Adams.

 

[LuckyShot]

Fuck. Get your shot together, Dame.

 

[Cippy91]

Man, Dame has been cold from deep what seems since his kid has gotten closer which that's what I hope is the reason

 

[LayneStaley]

Dame is just off again

 

[Labinot41]

Lillards 3 point Shooting has been so Bad

 

[LayneStaley]

This kid needs to get here

 

[LuckyShot]

I want our guys to be able to just forearm shove guys to the ground when they want an open shot.