GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - JANURARY 23, 2014, THURSDAY, 7:30 PM (PST), TNT

[Strenuus]

So you want a slow-down game in which the ball goes into the low-post on every possession. No thanks.

Isn't that, for the most part, how the playoffs play out?

 

[PapaG]

Isn't that, for the most part, how the playoffs play out?

The mid-post game works just fine in the playoffs. Miami/Dallas/Lakers have shown that. Who was the last NBA champ that went through the low post? The Heat w/Shaq?

 

[Strenuus]

The mid-post game works just fine in the playoffs. Miami/Dallas/Lakers have shown that. Who was the last NBA champ that went through the low post? The Heat w/Shaq?

Miami is a bit of a stretch. Allen/Bosh yeah, but James and Wade kind of run that, and they are attacking the rim a ton. I'd actually say they are more of a low paint presence (even without a real center).

But, I can't talk about basketball. I know nothing about it.

 

[blue9]

Damian has been getting crushed trying to make layups without getting foul calls....that's low percentage and high risk in my book.

I'm right there with ya - Dame has been beyond horrible at driving the ball. I'm torn though, because it's been (up until very recently, when LMA started playing in the paint) the missing ingredient to our offense. So I guess I have to applaud the attempt even if I shake my head at the execution.

 

[PapaG]

Miami is a bit of a stretch. Allen/Bosh yeah, but James and Wade kind of run that, and they are attacking the rim a ton. I'd actually say they are more of a low paint presence (even without a real center).

But, I can't talk about basketball. I know nothing about it.

Wait, so LMA should start driving to the rim? Or the guards should? I'm confused.

 

[Strenuus]

Wait, so LMA should start driving to the rim? Or the guards should? I'm confused.

Both!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

LaMarcus just tweeted this, JJ's face when Dame dunked.

Photo bump!

 

[PapaG]

Photo bump!

Dame loves throwing down on Denver.

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[Blazer Fanatic]

LaMarcus just tweeted this, JJ's face when Dame dunked.

 

[riverman]

That's an incredible photo of Dame and JJ...JJ looks like he's witnessing something truly frightening!

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

That's an incredible photo of Dame and JJ...JJ looks like he's witnessing something truly frightening!

If that is completely real I want a poster. Awesome picture