GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ WOLVES - 12/18/13, WED, 5 PM (PST), CSNNW

[Wolvesguy14]

I would be frustrated too if everyone said before the season that we were a lock for the playoffs, but here we are again.... outside looking in.

And what's the excuse this year? Love is healthy. Rubio is healthy. Pek is healthy. What's the excuse?

Wow, the season ended? That went fast.

 

[Strenuus]

Let's see, Love is scoring more, assisting more, rebound more, better Ts%, better eFG%, draws more fouls, and actually has a better ORtg and DRtg.

But, LMA does get .4 more steals a game and .5 more blocks.

Yep, LMA is better. Sorry.

But LMA is on a 22-4 team, with a much better supporting cast, has been an integral part of big wins against good opponents, and is the leader in the clubhouse of MVP's early in the season.

But all those stats and a 12-13 record trumps that. God, what was I thinking? We should trade LMA, he doesn't get stats on a losing team! :MARIS61:

 

[Strenuus]

So discussing sports is trolling now?

Nah, you're trolling. But it's quality entertainment for both of us, I'm sure.

 

[DaLincolnJones]

Let's see, Love is scoring more, assisting more, rebound more, better Ts%, better eFG%, draws more fouls, and actually has a better ORtg and DRtg.

But, LMA does get .4 more steals a game and .5 more blocks.

Yep, LMA is better. Sorry.

sure am glad this is a team sport...hey, how many wins has Love earned for you?

 

[DaLincolnJones]

Let's see, Love is scoring more, assisting more, rebound more, better Ts%, better eFG%, draws more fouls, and actually has a better ORtg and DRtg.

But, LMA does get .4 more steals a game and .5 more blocks.

Yep, LMA is better. Sorry.

sure am glad this is a team sport...hey, how many wins has Love earned for you?

 

[Boob-No-More]

Let's see, Love is scoring more, assisting more, rebound more, better Ts%, better eFG%, draws more fouls, and actually has a better ORtg and DRtg.

But, LMA does get .4 more steals a game and .5 more blocks.

Yep, LMA is better. Sorry.

Half the game is defense, and Love sucks at it. If Love is better than Aldridge, why are the Wolves 12-13? As long as his team has a losing record, Love does not deserve the title best power forward in the game.

BNM

 

[Natebishop3]

Wow, the season ended? That went fast.

Yup. Don't worry, You'll turn it around and maybe get the 8th spot.

 

[Blazer Fanatic]

Rotowire STATUS
Day-to-day Cunningham will be available Wednesday against the Blazers. (37 minutes ago)

Day-to-day Martin is still a game time decision.

 

[Strenuus]

Wow, the season ended? That went fast.

Considering you said we aren't for real this season, you would believe the season is over too.

 

[Wolvesguy14]

sure am glad this is a team sport...hey, how many wins has Love earned for you?

Wait, so both of your defenses is that LMA is surrounded with better talent?

Man, I thought we were comparing individuals.

 

[Strenuus]

This was fun, wolves fan! Thanks for alleviating my boredom before the game.

 

[Wolvesguy14]

Considering you said we aren't for real this season, you would believe the season is over too.

Completely different things saying a team won't make the playoffs and a team isn't a contender.

 

[magnifier661]

I would be frustrated too if everyone said before the season that we were a lock for the playoffs, but here we are again.... outside looking in.

And what's the excuse this year? Love is healthy. Rubio is healthy. Pek is healthy. What's the excuse?

There is no excuse. Wolves just suck

 

[Wolvesguy14]

Half the game is defense, and Love sucks at it. If Love is better than Aldridge, why are the Wolves 12-13? As long as his team has a losing record, Love does not deserve the title best power forward in the game.

BNM

See posts above. Team sport.

Love isn't good, but is Aldridge any better? Why is Aldridge's DRtg worse?

 

[Strenuus]

Wait, so both of your defenses is that LMA is surrounded with better talent?

Man, I thought we were comparing individuals.

22-4

12-13

Stats don't matter. I want a team win, and since we do have the best PF in the game, we win by default.

I truly enjoyed your argument, but it doesn't hold water. Please, enjoy the complimentary mint as you depart, it was a pleasure having you here.

 

[Blazer Fanatic]

Yup. Don't worry, You'll turn it around and maybe get the 8th spot.

Twolves are in the west, not the East.

 

[Strenuus]

See posts above. Team sport.

Love isn't good, but is Aldridge any better? Why is Aldridge's DRtg worse?

Wait wait wait. So now you say team sport when talking about Love's stats only. But when we bring up the team, you want to talk about the individual only.

That's classic. Oh, that's rich.

 

[Wolvesguy14]

Twolves are in the west, not the East.

They'd get at least the 4th seed in the East.

 

[magnifier661]

They'd get at least the 4th seed in the East.

That's like a 7 footer being proud that they just slammed on a midget

 

[Boob-No-More]

Wait, so both of your defenses is that LMA is surrounded with better talent?

Man, I thought we were comparing individuals.

Try this one on...

According to 82games.com, when playing their primary position of power forward:

LaMarcus Aldridge:
Pts/48 Own = 30.1
Pts/48 Opp = 16.8
Pts/48 Net = +13.3

Kevin Love:
Pts/48 Own = 31.0
Pts/48 Opp = 21.9
Pts/48 Net = +9.1

Aldridge FTW!

And then there's that whole won/loss stat thing... Love is a stat padding loser.

BNM

 

[Wolvesguy14]

Wait wait wait. So now you say team sport when talking about Love's stats only. But when we bring up the team, you want to talk about the individual only.

That's classic. Oh, that's rich.

Man you cannot follow discussion at all can you?

I talk about team sport when we are talking about the two team's records. I talk about Love's stats when we are talking about individuals.

That's what logical people do.

 

[Strenuus]

They'd get at least the 4th seed in the East.

The Jazz would probably get the 4th seed in the east. Is that supposed to be some kind of accomplishment?

 

[Blazer Fanatic]

They'd get at least the 4th seed in the East.

By season's end, maybe 8th. When Kevin Love plays a single play-off game, then you can come back and I'll be happy to discuss any merits of his stats.

 

[Wolvesguy14]

That's like a 7 footer being proud that they just slammed on a midget

Or just saying how bad the East is.

 

[magnifier661]

Or just saying how bad the East is.

Or how bad the wolves are, since they can't hang in the west

 

[Strenuus]

Man you cannot follow discussion at all can you?

I talk about team sport when we are talking about the two team's records. I talk about Love's stats when we are talking about individuals.

That's what logical people do.

But logical people will discard that Love is helping a 12-13 club and still say stats. But when LMA is doing just as well in everything that matters and for a winning team, it's different.

They are not mutually exclusive when you want it to be, they tie together.

Logical people understand that.

 

[Blazer Fanatic]

Try this one on...

According to 82games.com, when playing their primary position of power forward:

LaMarcus Aldridge:
Pts/48 Own = 30.1
Pts/48 Opp = 16.8
Pts/48 Net = +13.3

Kevin Love:
Pts/48 Own = 31.0
Pts/48 Opp = 21.9
Pts/48 Net = +9.1

Aldridge FTW!

And then there's that whole won/loss stat thing... Love is a stat padding loser.

BNM

I like the shorter version: LOSER.

 

[Strenuus]

Rube chat is waiting for you. It's game time!

 

[Wolvesguy14]

But logical people will discard that Love is helping a 12-13 club and still say stats. But when LMA is doing just as well in everything that matters and for a winning team, it's different.

They are not mutually exclusive when you want it to be, they tie together.

Logical people understand that.

But that's the thing, LMA is not doing just as well.

 

[Natebishop3]

Congrats on having a young Zach Randolph on your team. You should be so proud.