GAME THREAD: THUNDER @ BLAZERS - FEB. 11, 2014, TUESDAY, 7:00 PM, NBATV & CSNNW

[B-Roy]

Lopez with 7 rebounds, only got credit for 2 blocks, changed course of about 10 shots. Lopez having an excellent game. He really bothers them.

Number of people surprised: 0.

Robin is so consistent.

 

[Sinobas]

Aldridge : 10 points, 6 rebounds
His man (Ibaka): 0 points, 2 rebounds

LA 5-13, Durant 8-12. LA shoots in the 30s way too damn much for a PF.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Not sure how I feel about that... On one hand, I'd like our bench to score better. On the other hand, the other guys on the bench simply can't score, so I'd rather have CJ taking all the shots.

The bigger issue was the starters who played with the bench. Wes had a bad stretch

 

[LuckyShot]

LA 5-13, Durant 8-12. LA shoots in the 30s way too damn much for a PF.

He also gets bumped on a lot more of his shots. Just sayin'...

And Durant is shooting over a guy who is about 6 inches shorter than him.

 

[jlprk]

Looking at the box score. Collison is 4-4 in 12 minutes. Gotta stop him and Lamb.

 

[EGame]

Not sure how I feel about that... On one hand, I'd like our bench to score better. On the other hand, the other guys on the bench simply can't score, so I'd rather have CJ taking all the shots.

I'd rather have more of a competent bench, but I'm all for CJ scoring and learning/improving. This is his time and I just worry he'll get buried to like 10 minutes a game once freaking Mo comes back.

 

[LuckyShot]

The bigger issue was the starters who played with the bench. Wes had a bad stretch

Yeah, but we know Wes will show up when it counts later. He always does.

 

[Buffalo Blazer]

Also, Ibaka has 0 blocks. All because of Aldridge shooting outside jumpers. It's all a part of a grand plan.

It's true. He either takes Ibaka out of the lane or feasts on Perk. His ability to stretch puts OKC in a bad spot.

 

[KingSpeed]

LA 5-13, Durant 8-12. LA shoots in the 30s way too damn much for a PF.

Aldridge has shut down his man. He is having a great game.

 

[Pinwheel1]

LA 5-13, Durant 8-12. LA shoots in the 30s way too damn much for a PF.

Stop. You are just being annoying.

 

[e_blazer]

Somewhere, MediocreMan is saying "I told you the Blazers needed to get another big man."

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

He also gets bumped on a lot more of his shots. Just sayin'...

And Durant is shooting over a guy who is about 6 inches shorter than him.

Good points.

 

[LuckyShot]

I'd rather have more of a competent bench, but I'm all for CJ scoring and learning/improving. This is his time and I just worry he'll get buried to like 10 minutes a game once freaking Mo comes back.

God I hope not. Playing CJ would be a great way to slightly cut down on the minutes of Dame, Wes, and Nic to help keep them fresh.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

God I hope not. Playing CJ would be a great way to slightly cut down on the minutes of Dame, Wes, and Nic to help keep them fresh.

I can see a second team with Mo & CJ getting 14 minutes or so.

 

[Natebishop3]

The sad thing is that Mo is capable of being a good point guard.... but he doesn't play within the offense. He's the only guy on our team that doesn't play within the offense.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

The sad thing is that Mo is capable of being a good point guard.... but he doesn't play within the offense. He's the only guy on our team that doesn't play within the offense.

Partly because the second stringers can't score.

 

[Sinobas]

Paging Chris Wilcox, Earl Barron, Jason Collins, Joel Pryzbilla, DeSagana Diop .....

 

[santeesioux]

What kind of big man do you think trading Mo could get?

 

[Buffalo Blazer]

At this point, I'd trade Mo for a competent backup center. I was against getting one because I thought Freeland was doing exactly what we needed him to do, but that's a wrap.

 

[e_blazer]

Marcus Camby signed with the Houston Rockets last July, but was later waived as he needed surgery to repair the torn plantar fascia in his foot. Camby's rehab is going well and he should be ready to play later this month, reports Shams Charania of RealGM.

Any interest?

 

[KingSpeed]

Somewhere, MediocreMan is saying "I told you the Blazers needed to get another big man."

Yes but trading CJ, as many suggested, was a bad idea.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

What kind of big man do you think trading Mo could get?

Nothing worth having.

 

[Natebishop3]

Partly because the second stringers can't score.

He plays alongside Dame all the time, doesn't make a difference. He kills offensive flow.

 

[LuckyShot]

What kind of big man do you think trading Mo could get?

Depends... what team needs a chucker of a backup PG and has a decent big man for sale?

Seriously though, I think we still need Mo even with his Bad Mo-ments.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Any interest?

None. He's a cancer.

 

[Blazinaway]

We can't put Meyers into the rotation. I'd rather have Victor Claver or Robinson playing center.

have to agree with that, Meyers just looks so bad

 

[KingSpeed]

Any interest?

Camby? Hm maybe. More alley oop passes to LaMarcus? Make it happen, Neil!

How about Jason Collins?

 

[B-Roy]

Partly because the second stringers can't score.

I dunno, CJ looks pretty good out there with Meyers and Watson.

 

[Sinobas]

We should trade Mo Williams for a center. We're better off without him, with Mo out, CJ gets the shots. Earl doesn't turn it over as much.

 

[e_blazer]

Yes but trading CJ, as many suggested, was a bad idea.

No shit. I was never on that bandwagon.