GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ SUNS - 11/27/13, WEDNESDAY, 6:00 PM (PST), CSNNW (1 Viewer)

[Darkwebs]

WHEN: 6:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, 11/27/13​

*WHERE: US Airways Center, Phoenix, AZ ​

TV BROADCAST:

RADIO BROADCAST:

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S T A R T E R S

PG

LILLARD VS DRAGIC

SG

MATTHEWS VS GREEN

SF

BATUM VS TUCKER

PF

ALDRIDGE VS FRYE

C

LOPEZ VS PLUMLEE




BENCH
TRAIL BLAZERS

WILLIAMS , WRIGHT , ROBINSON , FREELAND

SUNS

SMITH , GOODWIN , MORRIS , MORRIS




INJURIES
TRAIL BLAZERS
C.J. McCollum (out, left foot)

SUNS
Eric Bledsoe (left shin)
Alex Len (left ankle)



HEAD COACHES

- VS –

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TERRY STOTTS--- JEFF HORNACEK

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BLAZERS' GAME NOTES ​

• Phoenix defeated Portland in the regular season opener, 104-91, ending a five-game
opening night win streak for the Trail Blazers against the Suns.

• The Oct. 30 loss was the first opening night loss for Portland since the 2008-09 season
opener.

• The Suns won the season series against the Trail Blazers last season, 2-1.

• Head-to-Head Record
ALL TIME: Suns lead, 114-92,
IN PORTLAND: Trail Blazers lead, 63-41
IN PHOENIX: Suns lead, 73-29

GO BLAZERS!!!​

 

[THE HCP]

This is ridiculous! Can a mod please delete this so I can start one, I've had enough!

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Here's your template HCP:

B laZer s

vs.

sUns

 

[TBpup]

The Knicks games has been described as a perfunctory win. The Suns game is a much needed win. It would be EXTREMELY unfortunate to have a 13-3 record with two of those losses to the Suns.

Solar Domination please!

 

[Mote]

Here's your template HCP:

B laZer s

vs.

sUns

LMAO!!! Brilliant... repped.

 

[Samuel]

This has been me lately:

<Is the opponant an average-to-below-average team?>

Yes.

<TRAP GAME>

 

[HailBlazers]

The Knicks games has been described as a perfunctory win. The Suns game is a much needed win. It would be EXTREMELY unfortunate to have a 13-3 record with two of those losses to the Suns.

Solar Domination please!

Word! This is a must win. It's like a playoff series with these pesky Suns.

 

[Eastoff]

The Knicks games has been described as a perfunctory win. The Suns game is a much needed win. It would be EXTREMELY unfortunate to have a 13-3 record with two of those losses to the Suns.

Solar Domination please!

 

[Boise Blazer]

Its hard to see where the difference is in their wins and losses aside from FG%.

So here is their shot percentages in losses and where we want them to be taking shots

Edit: Damn, why so small on the pics? Anyone know how to show it better if I cant use the url address?

 

[DaLincolnJones]

Its a TRAP!

 

[magnifier661]

 

[HailBlazers]

Repped!

 

[Eastoff]

Its hard to see where the difference is in their wins and losses aside from FG%.

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So here is their shot percentages in losses and where we want them to be taking shots

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Edit: Damn, why so small on the pics? Anyone know how to show it better if I cant use the url address?

To make it big, you need an extra couple of steps. I assume you already had to download the image, and then upload it as an attachment. If you go to the website imgur and then in the upper right, there is a button to upload files from "computer" or "web" (which allows you to just copy paste). Then that will give you a link you can use(make sure you click the picture and copy image url).

 

[Boise Blazer]

To make it big, you need an extra couple of steps. I assume you already had to download the image, and then upload it as an attachment. If you go to the website imgur and then in the upper right, there is a button to upload files from "computer" or "web" (which allows you to just copy paste). Then that will give you a link you can use(make sure you click the picture and copy image url).

Thanks. Repped.

 

[Reep]

I think we are going to take them out this game. True that they did play us very well the first two. But, I think Blazer pride will take over and this one will be a solid win.

 

[KingSpeed]

I think we lose this one. We're not going 80-2 and the Suns' defense is the best we've seen.

 

[THE HCP]

^????

 

[Draco]

I hope Aldridge is a bit more selective with his long two point shots this game. He has not been hitting them and some of his attempts are very questionable. I’m a big proponent of Aldridge shooting long two’s IF the defense is giving an open look to him or we are late in the shot clock. We have a lot of good offensive players this year. Back in previous years having LaMarcus shoot marginal quality shots was probably ok because we were hoping he’d get hot and give us a win. We don’t need to take that gamble any more.

I expect the team to be pumped defensively, they are now rated above average on the season and have been willing to put in nice effort. I can live with a loss if we are missing good attempts, or Phoenix is converting difficult shots that will happen to us eventually. I don’t want to see us have a loss because the teams is lazy or making poor choices.

Go Blazers!

 

[Strenuus]

Bledsoe (leg) is expected to play Wednesday, NBA.com reports.
Spin: This is excellent news for Bledsoe's owners, as the possibility remains that he could play three games this week despite sitting out Monday.

Source: RotoWire

 

[Strenuus]

I think we lose this one. We're not going 80-2 and the Suns' defense is the best we've seen.

I see what you're doing there.

 

[illmatic99]

Wouldn't be too upset if we don't win, but it would suck if two out of our three losses on the season came against the Suns.

 

[BlazerBeav]

We have a nice three day break after this one, so it's important that we match their energy (which we failed to do on opening night).

 

[Pinwheel1]

I hope Aldridge is a bit more selective with his long two point shots this game. He has not been hitting them and some of his attempts are very questionable. I’m a big proponent of Aldridge shooting long two’s IF the defense is giving an open look to him or we are late in the shot clock. We have a lot of good offensive players this year. Back in previous years having LaMarcus shoot marginal quality shots was probably ok because we were hoping he’d get hot and give us a win. We don’t need to take that gamble any more.

I expect the team to be pumped defensively, they are now rated above average on the season and have been willing to put in nice effort. I can live with a loss if we are missing good attempts, or Phoenix is converting difficult shots that will happen to us eventually. I don’t want to see us have a loss because the teams is lazy or making poor choices.

Go Blazers!

Yeah I see this as another ugly game like the last match up with Phoenix. The problem against Phoenix has been the lack of ability to get those good attempts you mention. And LMA' shot selection is often predicated by ball movement by the rest of the team. Against Phoenix we have had difficulty handling the ball and making the extra pass. Not sure if it is lazy on our part or just really good defense on the Suns part. But I am anxious to see if we have made the necessary adjustments. I hope Bledsoe plays so we know for sure. As he is a big part of it. This may actually be a good game for Earl Watson to play. He plays tough D and he is our best ball handler.

 

[Strenuus]

Yeah I see this as another ugly game like the last match up with Phoenix. The problem against Phoenix has been the lack of ability to get those good attempts you mention. And LMA' shot selection is often predicated by ball movement by the rest of the team. Against Phoenix we have had difficulty handling the ball and making the extra pass. Not sure if it is lazy on our part or just really good defense on the Suns part. But I am anxious to see if we have made the necessary adjustments. I hope Bledsoe plays so we know for sure. As he is a big part of it. This may actually be a good game for Earl Watson to play. He plays tough D and he is our best ball handler.

From my earlier post:

Bledsoe (leg) is expected to play Wednesday, NBA.com reports.
Spin: This is excellent news for Bledsoe's owners, as the possibility remains that he could play three games this week despite sitting out Monday.

Source: RotoWire

 

[Boise Blazer]

Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Suns coach Jeff Hornacek says Eric Bledsoe (shin) will have a MRI done today as a precaution and is game-time decision tonight vs #Blazers.

 

[Draco]

Bledsoe adds another dimension to that team so him being out gives us a better chance to win which I like but then again yes I agree it would be a good test to see where this team is at if he plays.

I must miss all of Dragic’s bad games, because every time I watch this guy he is getting buckets all over the floor, making tight passes and drilling open shots. I saw some of a great game he had this year against I think Sacramento. This goes back to his days on that first team of his in the playoffs when out of nowhere he was killing it off the bench. I don’t see how any team slows him down.

If the game is tight at the end send Mo at Dragic head first!

 

[Boise Blazer]

Bledsoe adds another dimension to that team so him being out gives us a better chance to win which I like but then again yes I agree it would be a good test to see where this team is at if he plays.

I must miss all of Dragic’s bad games, because every time I watch this guy he is getting buckets all over the floor, making tight passes and drilling open shots. This goes back to his days on that first team of his in the playoffs when out of nowhere he was killing it off the bench. I don’t see how any team slows him down.

If the game is tight at the end send Mo at Dragic head first!

Agreed about Dragic. Maybe its cuz we only see his games against the Blazers but he looks like all star against. So he is really underrated or sucks ass against other teams.

 

[magnifier661]

Bledsoe adds another dimension to that team so him being out gives us a better chance to win which I like but then again yes I agree it would be a good test to see where this team is at if he plays.

I must miss all of Dragic’s bad games, because every time I watch this guy he is getting buckets all over the floor, making tight passes and drilling open shots. I saw some of a great game he had this year against I think Sacramento. This goes back to his days on that first team of his in the playoffs when out of nowhere he was killing it off the bench. I don’t see how any team slows him down.

If the game is tight at the end send Mo at Dragic head first!

Yeah he is insanely good when he plays against us. It's not like his shots aren't contested either. We are trying to hound the shit out of him and he is making Kobe-type shots!

 

[roywonder07]

We should make this Gamethread dedicated to MGB!

 

[BBert]

LaMarcus and Dame get their touch back tonight.

Fropez and Freeland gonna bust some heads.

Blazers are winning this game.

That is all.

Go Blazers.