Game Thread GAME# 75: KINGS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 28, 2016 - MONDAY, 7:00 PM (PDT), CSNNW

[42N8Bounce]

11 3s!!

 

[LuckyShot]

Aminu really testing our 3 point shooting percentage.

 

[illmatic99]

I'd love to steal Casspi. Always loved that guy's game.

 

[LuckyShot]

Mo "Easy Buckets" Harkless.

 

[illmatic99]

This Harkless to the starting lineup move was about 20 games late. But DAMN That guy can ball!

 

[LuckyShot]

I wonder if seeing Harkless tearing it up lights a fire under Aminu or if it's just a coincidence.

 

[BonesJones]

Got here at half. Looked for parking for 45 minutes. Forgot change for parking meters. Fail

 

[Strenuus]

I knew Harkless had it all year. Just shoot a little better from 3's or 15-18' and he will be a steal.

 

[Jade Falcon]

This Harkless to the starting lineup move was about 20 games late. But DAMN That guy can ball!

Totally agree. If he can be consistent on his 3 point shooting, even better.

 

[illmatic99]

10 3s made so far, shooting 71%. Nice!
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God I love that stats board.

Charges taken
Fast break points
2nd chance points
Bench points

You don't see that in many NBA arenas.

 

[Darkwebs]

Moe is playing hard for that next contract.

 

[KingSpeed]

This Harkless to the starting lineup move was about 20 games late. But DAMN That guy can ball!

We really do look better with him starting and Aminu looks WORLD'S better at the 4. Good coaching. I have to wonder, though, if he was forced to start Vonleh for as long as he did for development sake and now that it's winning time, things are different.

 

[Jade Falcon]

Got here at half. Looked for parking for 45 minutes. Forgot change for parking meters. Fail

Ouch. That's gonna be a fun ticket to pay off.

 

[Darkwebs]

God I love that stats board.

Charges taken
Fast break points
2nd chance points
Bench points

You don't see that in many NBA arenas.

Keep Portland weird.

 

[KingSpeed]

God I love that stats board.

Charges taken
Fast break points
2nd chance points
Bench points

You don't see that in many NBA arenas.

I always tell people that's why the Moda Center is my favorite arena. Some arenas, you don't even get rebounds! Just points and fouls. Moda Center has it all. Love it.

 

[KingSpeed]

Moe is playing hard for that next contract.

Is he a FA this summer??

 

[Strenuus]

Got here at half. Looked for parking for 45 minutes. Forgot change for parking meters. Fail

Tip for the future: Park at the lloyd center, take the 10 minute walk.

 

[LuckyShot]

We really do look better with him starting and Aminu looks WORLD'S better at the 4. Good coaching. I have to wonder, though, if he was forced to start Vonleh for as long as he did for development sake and now that it's winning time, things are different.

Aminu's a good stretch 4. Just a good enough shooter to pull a defender to the 3 point line, and versatile enough on defense to pull it off. Although I like having him available to defend star guards/SFs. I think he's capable of being an elite defender, but we don't really use him that way. Maybe I'm just overestimating his abilities.

 

[Strenuus]

We really do look better with him starting and Aminu looks WORLD'S better at the 4. Good coaching. I have to wonder, though, if he was forced to start Vonleh for as long as he did for development sake and now that it's winning time, things are different.

It's a fair inquiry, and one that probably has some truth to it.

 

[illmatic99]

We really do look better with him starting and Aminu looks WORLD'S better at the 4. Good coaching. I have to wonder, though, if he was forced to start Vonleh for as long as he did for development sake and now that it's winning time, things are different.

Has to have been a mandate from Neil. Thank you, Terry for finally realizing that having such a huge offensive liability in Vonleh for the first 6 mins of each half takes a toll.

 

[Jade Falcon]

The Autistic child of my upstairs neighbor has decided TODAY to have her scheduled freak-out. Not this week (haven't heard a peep out of her), not last week.....but TODAY during a Blazer game.

Fun. Just swell.

 

[illmatic99]

Is he a FA this summer??

Yes, but he can be restricted as long as we extend our QO. We can be in control of his future if we desire

 

[KingSpeed]

Aminu's a good stretch 4. Just a good enough shooter to pull a defender to the 3 point line, and versatile enough on defense to pull it off. Although I like having him available to defend star guards/SFs. I think he's capable of being an elite defender, but we don't really use him that way. Maybe I'm just overestimating his abilities.

Stotts said the move happened for the last Dallas game. He wanted Aminu to mirror Dirk's minutes. I would think he could do it against Durant too, if that's where we're headed.

 

[KingSpeed]

Yes, but he can be restricted as long as we extend our QO. We can be in control of his future if we desire

Got it, thanks

 

[Strenuus]

K*be is 1-11 and a -44.

Lakers losing by 53.

 

[KingSpeed]

K*be is 1-11 and a -44.

Lakers losing by 53.

Hahahahaha! I was hoping Lakers would win, but oh well!

 

[Strenuus]

Sheldon Mack is a +49 LOL.

 

[Jade Falcon]

K*be is 1-11 and a -44.

Lakers losing by 53.

Jesus, seriously?! Wow. Definitely time to retire.

 

[ripcityboy]

K*be is 1-11 and a -44.

Lakers losing by 53.

And he's said he's going to play EVERY GAME. Let's hope he ends this way.

 

[Strenuus]

Hahahahaha! I was hoping Lakers would win, but oh well!

Right? K*be's statline? 5/2/0 on 1-11 shooting and a -44.