Game Thread GAME# 8: SUNS @ BLAZERS - NOVEMBER 8, 2016 - TUESDAY, 7:00 PM (PDT), CSNNW

[illmatic99]

I can see that, too. The question has to be "why?"

He looks out of shape

 

[B-Roy]

Another observation: defense clearly worse without Aminu. Offense clearly better.

 

[Boob-No-More]

I'm not a fan of Noel at all. A super skinny big with no real offensive skills outside of running and jumping is usually not a good recipe. So he's a more athletic version of Plumlee who doesn't pass as well? We've already seen a million examples in this league of guys who have ridiculous athleticism but aren't really basketball players, and they almost always fail miserably. Please try to sell me on him.

No, he's much more than a more athletic version of Plumlee. He's an elite rim protector and the only player in the entire NBA to have at least 100 steals and 100 blocks the last two seasons - and he did it at the ages of 20 and 21. He would be a huge upgrade to our defense.

And, he's over 4 years younger than Plumlee. I love Plumlee's energy, but he's not a great defender and not even close to an elite rim protector.

BNM

 

[HailBlazers]

Another observation: defense clearly worse without Aminu. Offense clearly better.

Yep.

 

[Sarni]

Not the most convincig of wins and I expected better, but nice to be 5-3 after going 2-3 in the first 5. Will probably go to 5-4 tonight with well rested Clippers but still good.

 

[LuckyShot]

No, he's much more than a more athletic version of Plumlee. He's an elite rim protector and the only player in the entire NBA to have at least 100 steals and 100 blocks the last two seasons - and he did it at the ages of 20 and 21. He would be a huge upgrade to our defense.

And, he's over 4 years younger than Plumlee. I love Plumlee's energy, but he's not a great defender and not even close to an elite rim protector.

BNM

I'm still not sold on a defender who weighs 218 pounds and plays Center.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

I'm still not sold on a defender who weighs 218 pounds and plays Center.

I'm not sold on anyone on our team over 6'5", except may Harkless.

 

[Scalma]

I'm still not sold on a defender who weighs 218 pounds and plays Center.

It's a different era. He's actually perfect for the modern day game defensively because his athleticism means versatility.

 

[Sarni]

We should try Plums at power forward when Festus is back.

 

[Boob-No-More]

I'm still not sold on a defender who weighs 218 pounds and plays Center.

Both NBA.com and basketball-reference list him as 6'11", 228 lb. Marcus Camby was 6'11", 220 lb. when he won DPOY a decade ago, when there were still big, dominant centers like Shaq and Yao Ming in the league.

BNM

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

The refereeing in this game was absolutely piss poor. I had several WTF moments. I can't believe how bad these guys are sometimes......

 

[julius]

there was a lot of defense where it looks like they funnel the player towards the hoop, giving them a free layup.

Or maybe it was just Harkless. Not trying to single him out, just it seemed to be his "defense" that stood out.

 

[dviss1]

Should've watched the game instead of this bullshit election.

What happened to Aminu? How come he played so little?

 

[riverman]

Should've watched the game instead of this bullshit election.

What happened to Aminu? How come he played so little?

Great to get another win ....I skipped the depression on TV and saw an incredible concert...Earth Wind and Fire with Chicago...two sets together and and hour and a half set separate....amazing night! just got home.....If you get a chance, I recommend the heart and soul tour I saw in Eugene tonight...came home to the news that the Blazers won and America lost!

 

[dviss1]

Great to get another win ....I skipped the depression on TV and saw an incredible concert...Earth Wind and Fire with Chicago...two sets together and and hour and a half set separate....amazing night! just got home.....If you get a chance, I recommend the heart and soul tour I saw in Eugene tonight...came home to the news that the Blazers won and America lost!

My fave band of all time! Didn't know they were still performing after Maurice White died.

MAN FUCK YOU 2016!

 

[Sarni]

Should've watched the game instead of this bullshit election.

What happened to Aminu? How come he played so little?

He was trying to dribble and lost himself this time. Stotts tried to look for him in the arena but he was nowhere so he had to bring someone else on.

 

[riverman]

My fave band of all time! Didn't know they were still performing after Maurice White died.

MAN FUCK YOU 2016!

They have two new singers covering his parts..Verdine, Ralph and Phil are still groovin' .greatest show on earth! My son bought me a Maurice memorial T shirt ....what a great time

 

[riverman]

He was trying to dribble and lost himself this time. Stotts tried to look for him in the arena but he was nowhere so he had to bring someone else on.

I just read he strained a calf muscle 4 minutes into the game

 

[jlprk]

Should've watched the game instead of this bullshit election. What happened to Aminu? How come he played so little?

Great to get another win ....I skipped the depression on TV and saw an incredible concert...Earth Wind and Fire with Chicago...two sets together and and hour and a half set separate....amazing night! just got home.....If you get a chance, I recommend the heart and soul tour I saw in Eugene tonight...came home to the news that the Blazers won and America lost!

I slept through the game, 5 pm to 1:38 am, and have been reading basketball since. It's now 5:30 am. These two posts are the first election news I've seen. Did Trump win? If so, it's shocking because the media called it so wrong. And if so, you guys win the prize for giving me the news.

 

[jlprk]

Harkless is the third guy on this team. Bar none.

Just this game. Season-long it's Plumlee.

So glad that game did not go into OT.

That would be the exception this season, not the rule. It may be the most shocking event of the evening. (Don't know. Haven't clicked on Google News yet.) We're getting to expect all our games to go to overtime.

 

[stampedehero]

Dame and McCollum are for real.....Info from a news source>>>>> "FAST START: Lillard has scored 262 points so far this season, the most through the first eight games of a season in franchise history. It is also the most by an NBA player since Kobe Bryant had 264 through the first eight in 2009-10."

 

[illmatic99]

We had 2 games of good defense then regressed again. Losing Aminu and his defense is gonna hurt us

 

[perkinsfor3]

So if Aminu misses time: Plug in Noah Vonleh or move Harkless to PF and plug in Crabbe (or Layman if you want to keep Crabbe in 2nd unit)?

 

[Trackjack]

So if Aminu misses time: Plug in Noah Vonleh or move Harkless to PF and plug in Crabbe (or Layman if you want to keep Crabbe in 2nd unit)?

Crabbe need to start showing me he worth that contract he got he has only show up in about 2 games. But not just him there others two.

 

[riverman]

Well CJ played great....no more streaky CJ and I'll gladly eat crow for doubting his 2 guard skills......he was amazing....Crabbe, not so much.
I usually cheat when I have to eat crow and just eat a crow egg omelette

 

[Boob-No-More]

So if Aminu misses time: Plug in Noah Vonleh or move Harkless to PF and plug in Crabbe (or Layman if you want to keep Crabbe in 2nd unit)?

Absolutely not! Griffin overpowers Aminu and he's longer and stronger than Hark. Harkless is better at guarding PGs than PFs. He lacks the bulk, strength and length to keep from getting abused in the post.

The Clippers are going to go right at whoever we start at the 4. Vonleh is our best chance. He'll probably get into early foul trouble, but at least he has the strength and length to not get totally overpowered by Griffin.

BNM

 

[H.C.]

So I missed the first three quarters of this game due to work.
I didn't see Aminu what happened? Did he get benched?

 

[Natebishop3]

So I missed the first three quarters of this game due to work.
I didn't see Aminu what happened? Did he get benched?

Injured, I think.

 

[Orion Bailey]

So I missed the first three quarters of this game due to work.
I didn't see Aminu what happened? Did he get benched?

Strained his left calf muscle 4 minutes into the game...

A blessing in disguise if you ask me.