Game Thread GAME# 8: PELICANS @ BLAZERS - NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - THURSDAY, 7:30 PM (PDT), TNT

[Labinot41]

I'm glad our 2nd Max Player makes his 3rd and 4th points before the end of the half

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

I know Harkless isn't exactly AD, but he's equal to Peyton at least, why aren't these TNT guys talking about that at all?

 

[BonesJones]

As you know, when you have a dominant defensive big on the interior, the guards can press out farther on '3's.

There have been a lot of transition 3s. A lot of it is guards getting beat first, not post up.

 

[TBpup]

I'm glad our 2nd Max Player makes his 3rd and 4th points before the end of the half

Meanwhile, Layman's opening game explosion has been rewarded with the rest of the half having a seat on the bench.

 

[crandc]

Hopefully they will run out of gas second half

 

[BonesJones]

I'm glad our 2nd Max Player makes his 3rd and 4th points before the end of the half

Oh, are you actually GLAD?

 

[VenomXL]

Gave up 65 to a team missing two starters. Defense needs to show up in the second half.

 

[beast blazer]

I hate the way they are calling this game. These refs are ruining the game.

 

[BonesJones]

Meanwhile, Layman's opening game explosion has been rewarded with the rest of the half having a seat on the bench.

Yeah I dont understand that at all. Play him at the 4 instead of Swanigan...

 

[Titan]

Meanwhile, Layman's opening game explosion has been rewarded with the rest of the half having a seat on the bench.

That’s kinda fucked up, man. SMH

 

[TBpup]

There have been a lot of transition 3s. A lot of it is guards getting beat first, not post up.

You're right, Davis would have no defensive impact at all. That has been proven. Lol.....

 

[trailblazer18]

Great offensive half. Just need to adjust to Randle's physical game.

 

[Labinot41]

Oh, are you actually GLAD?

Dissapointed bones

 

[H.C.]

I don't like how the refs are calling this game either side.

 

[Jade Falcon]

Would Randle have 23? Probably not.

Would Davis have 30? Probably.

 

[BonesJones]

Dissapointed bones

That's your primary disposition.

 

[julius]

Man, New Orleans is a good team. They're missing arguably one of the top 5 player and they're outplaying Portland and playing much better as a team.

 

[BonesJones]

Would Davis have 30? Probably.

Randle's on pace for 46...

 

[HailBlazers]

I don't like how the refs are calling this game either side.

Ticky tack. The new(ish) NBA.

 

[TBpup]

Giving up 31 and 34 to a team without 2 of their starters. Not impressive...

 

[julius]

You are correct. We draw better at home than on the road. And they like out fans and atmosphere. Heard it in TNT production meetings.

Draw better at home as in crowd attendance or tv ratings?

 

[BonesJones]

You're right, Davis would have no defensive impact at all. That has been proven. Lol.....

Man shut uppppp. Of course he would, but were shooting well which is the best way to neutralize his defense and there defensive scheme.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Layman's stat line, 8 points 100% shooting, 2 rebounds, 2 blocks and he got... 7 minutes. I just don't get it. They're starting him and having him play like end of the bench minutes.
I'm still worried about Nurkic and Aminu's defense, and Stotts defensive schemes too I know it's all nitpicky stuff but it bothers me.

 

[Gronk Brady]

Jake Layman hits 3/3 fg for 8 pts and had 2 blocks in 7 min and Stotts doesn’t play him again in the half... unbelievable

 

[Labinot41]

That's your primary disposition.

As a fan it's my right to expect more from our 2nd highest payed Player than 4 points in One half bones

 

[TBpup]

Man shut uppppp. Of course he would, but were shooting well which is the best way to neutralize his defense and there defensive scheme.

Thank you. That response just made me $5.

 

[Gronk Brady]

CJ is 1/4 fg with 2 turnovers... so glad we are paying him near 30 mil per the next 3 years

 

[trailblazer18]

Dame Dash? That's terrible Kenny

 

[Scalma]

CJ is 1/4 fg with 2 turnovers... so glad we are paying him near 30 mil per the next 3 years

Hater.

 

[DDolla]

The Bosnian Beast getting bullied by Randle lol.