Game Thread GAME# 79: TIMBERWOLVES @ BLAZERS - APRIL 6, 2017 - THURSDAY, 7:30 (PDT), TNT

[BlazerCaravan]

So maybe he should shoot more than 10 shots? Are his teammates not getting him the ball or is he not assertive? Not being pedantic. Serious Q

Even better: he averages 8.1 FGA a game; when he hits his average, we are 32-16. So as long as he gets his average we win at a 55-win clip.

So it's not like he's not set up for success. He shoots his average more games than he doesn't.

Look you can cling to your confidence narrative all you like. It's not supported by the numbers, though.

 

[Haakzilla]

...can we get a dance party up in this B already or what?!

 

[Pinwheel1]

I'm rewatching the second half cause I missed the 3rd quarter. Man Vonleh did great!

Crabbe, Vonleh, and ET all played well IMO. Vonleh was battling underneath for sure.

ET was huge even though it might not be reflected in the box score. He played Wiggins the toughest, better than Harkless did. He also ran the team well. He would have had more assists if his teammates held on to a few more of his passes. But more than anything he plays with attitude. We always need that.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Oh wow that Crabbe sequence of threes in the fourth is such a sight to behold!

 

[stampedehero]

The margin for error w/o Nurk is unbelievable. Dame and CJ have to be hot for us to have a chance.

Fortunately, Crabbe came out of the shadows. I still want Vonleh and Harkless to step up.

 

[dviss1]

Go ahead and boost that trade value Crabbe.

You literally don't do SHIT else but shoot. Thank goodness he was hitting them tonight because when he's not, what else does he add?

 

[illmatic99]

Even better: he averages 8.1 FGA a game; when he hits his average, we are 32-16. So as long as he gets his average we win at a 55-win clip.

So it's not like he's not set up for success. He shoots his average more games than he doesn't.

Look you can cling to your confidence narrative all you like. It's not supported by the numbers, though.

Just sayin he needs to shoot more

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Just sayin he needs to shoot more

He shoots the right amount.

 

[dviss1]

Just sayin he needs to shoot more

That's on him. How many times do you see him reluctant to shoot? That happens a lot.

 

[BlazerBeav]

Crabbe has also looked better defensively of late. Not lockdown by any means, but getting in the passing lanes and stripping the ball more regularly.

 

[illmatic99]

That's on him. How many times do you see him reluctant to shoot? That happens a lot.

And hasnt Dame been on his case to shoot more? CJ even met w Terry to set up more looks for AC. Team recognizes his impact. He needs to as well.

 

[Driew]

Oh wow that Crabbe sequence of threes in the fourth is such a sight to behold!

We got a glimpse of what GS fans feel like when Klay goes off for a quarter or two lol

 

[BlazerCaravan]

That's on him. How many times do you see him reluctant to shoot? That happens a lot.

Crabbe forcing his shot will just drop that correlation down... it's because his shots come in the flow of the offense that his shots are linked do strongly to our wins, even more than his FG%.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Go ahead and boost that trade value Crabbe.

You literally don't do SHIT else but shoot. Thank goodness he was hitting them tonight because when he's not, what else does he add?

He sometimes turns up the defense, depending on the matchup. He isn't good against hyper athletic guys but he has held his own against guys like Harden and Klay.

 

[Road Ratt]

Crabbe is our only bench player worth a damn, IMO. Everyone else on the bench should be traded. Keep Crabbe until you can cash him in on a sweet trade.

I like Crabbe. If he would develop a good mid range shot to go with his 3 point shooting I think he could work his way into a starting lineup position.

 

[dviss1]

He sometimes turns up the defense, depending on the matchup. He isn't good against hyper athletic guys but he has held his own against guys like Harden and Klay.

Bull.
Shit.

Crabbe is a liability on defense.

 

[Scalma]

Crabbe forcing his shot will just drop that correlation down... it's because his shots come in the flow of the offense that his shots are linked do strongly to our wins, even more than his FG%.

Exactly. Crabbes problem isn't confidence, it's just that not enough plays are run for him. The proof is in the numbers. The more he shoots, the better we are. I've been saying this since I dont know, December, and it's still an issue.

 

[Scalma]

Underrated performance; turners defense.

 

[KingSpeed]

Go ahead and boost that trade value Crabbe.

You literally don't do SHIT else but shoot. Thank goodness he was hitting them tonight because when he's not, what else does he add?

Cmon man. He was grabbing big rebounds during that hot stretch. He also has been getting key steals lately.

By the way, guys. Anyone notice Dame had a near triple double?

 

[dviss1]

Crabbe forcing his shot will just drop that correlation down... it's because his shots come in the flow of the offense that his shots are linked do strongly to our wins, even more than his FG%.

You just made my case even stronger. He can only make shots in the flow of the offense. He cannot create his own shot. The only thing he can do is stand still and shoot a 3. Don't give me these sorry tales about his defense or any other basketball skill. Crabbe only has one and it was on display tonight. Occasionally, he plays the passing lane, gets the steal and a run-out. That's it. Those of you clamoring for him to start or, even worse, trading CJ so he can, need to have your heads examined.

 

[PDXFonz]

By the way, guys. Anyone notice Dame had a near triple double?

Why is Dame so bad?

 

[Scalma]

Bull.
Shit.

Crabbe is a liability on defense.

Liabilities don't make the plays he makes on defense, since you know, they are liabilities.

The word here is inconsistent.

 

[Scalma]

You just made my case even stronger. He can only make shots in the flow of the offense. He cannot create his own shot. The only thing he can do is stand still and shoot a 3. Don't give me these sorry tales about his defense or any other basketball skill. Crabbe only has one and it was on display tonight. Occasionally, he plays the passing lane, gets the steal and a run-out. That's it. Those of you clamoring for him to start or, even worse, trading CJ so he can, need to have your heads examined.

It's funny how you've called out posters in the past for their condescending tones, well, what would you describe this as?

 

[dviss1]

It's funny how you've called out posters in the past for their condescending tones, well, what would you describe this as?

I rightfully called out a newb for his tone.

With regard to that post, if you would have heard me speaking it then you wouldn't think my tone was condescending.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Bull.
Shit.

Crabbe is a liability on defense.

Dude, wasn't it Crabbe who sealed the Houston game for us when he pickpocketed James Harden?

 

[BlazerCaravan]

You just made my case even stronger. He can only make shots in the flow of the offense. He cannot create his own shot. The only thing he can do is stand still and shoot a 3. Don't give me these sorry tales about his defense or any other basketball skill. Crabbe only has one and it was on display tonight. Occasionally, he plays the passing lane, gets the steal and a run-out. That's it. Those of you clamoring for him to start or, even worse, trading CJ so he can, need to have your heads examined.

All this tells me is that he's perfect where he is as our sixth man. Dude is shooting 44.2% from three after tonight; that's 3rd best in the NBA. Your defense would look suspect too if you had Meyers Leonard as your center.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Loved Nurk with the tiny Gatorade bucket on Crabbe. What a great teammate!

 

[H.C.]

One of the big things that has changed sense the break is Crabbe is having some sets ran for him in the game..
He's not just getting looks within "the flow" of the offense.
He's being more used like Redick/Thompson in terms of running off screens.
When he's rolling like tonight it's even more noticeable that Portland is running sets specifically designed for Crabbe to work off the ball.

Granted after Crabbe got his last open look from the top. Minn did a good job staying connected to him the rest of the way.
Portland still ran specific sets for Crabbe, but the offense bogged down.
Kudos for Stotts for making in-games adjustments.
Though I will say, if Harkless doesn't start showing up. He's going to lose his starting spot to Turner.

 

[THE HCP]

Nutjobs! 85% of you! Dame haters, season over, we suck...... then you forget you all posted that trash and try to act like you saw this coming giving our guys props for the win. Some roller coaster up and down riding motherfuckers on here. Stand by your team! #BandWagonLife

 

[BonesJones]

lol I'll admit, my all time high in a row is 17 and it was at school... the gym was lit lol

Since then? Nothing even close lol

That's unbelievable haha.

I got to shoot 2 threes a game in our old school offense. I shot like 45%. I was the 6'5 big man. Nobody would even guard me but I still only got 2 threes a game.