LMA out 1 week, Leonard out 2 to 3 weeks

[KingSpeed]

There are six teams with worse records than Utah. Utah recently beat Miami. We are not a good team without Aldridge. But without Freeland and Leonard too? We're screwed. Will be interested to see who will pick up from D League tomorrow.

 

[GriLtCheeZ]

Victor Claver to the rescue!

 

[BlazerBeav]

There are six teams with worse records than Utah. Utah recently beat Miami. We are not a good team without Aldridge. But without Freeland and Leonard too? We're screwed. Will be interested to see who will pick up from D League tomorrow.

We were beating the Spurs at full strength when we were a lottery team. We've got this.

 

[BBert]

Release the Claver!!

I thought LaMarcus had the groin pull before the ASG. Then he played in the game (poorly as it turns out), but won't play in our games. I wouldn't care so much if Leonard hadn't gotten hurt too.

 

[jlprk]

Looooookin' good!!!

C
Lopez
Robinson

PF
Batum
Claver

SF
Matthews
Wright
Crabbe

SG
Lillard
McCollum

PG
Williams
Watson
Barton

 

[BBert]

Regardless, I'm glad they are going to sit LaMarcus now and have him heal up. We need him healthy.

 

[KingSpeed]

Spurs, without Parker, beating Clippers in LA. Tomorrow will be tough even if Duncan sits it out. Spurs are so good.

 

[KingSpeed]

Regardless, I'm glad they are going to sit LaMarcus now and have him heal up. We need him healthy.

True

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Lillard responds to LMA being hurt.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Drew Gooden is still available I think. A 10 day contract would be okay.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Quick! Somebody teach TRob to play basketball!

 

[KingSpeed]

Teach him the offense too

 

[jlprk]

That's why I don't have him starting. If he does, Batum will have to be PF almost immediately due to Robinson's fouls, so why not start Batum at PF. Like in the lineup I posted.

 

[maxiep]

Injuries can help teams by giving the bench playing time and confidence. I think Robinson will step up and make the most of his time. This is also Claver's chance to showcase himself.

 

[Schilly]

Re: Aldridge out a week with groin pull

Reading this board and people's opinions of the players one would think the Blazers were the worst team in the league.

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[Pinwheel1]

Not sure how much D Lopez should play in the first 3 quarters. He can NOT get into foul trouble. He needs to play 35 minutes.

TRob needs to play a solid 13-15 at center

At PF I can see Trob with about 17, Claver around 23, and maybe Wright with the last 8 minutes.

I am hoping we can at least guard their stretch 4's.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I see a LOT of CJ / Mo / Lillard in our future, with Wessy/Batum at PF. Should be hilarious... I mean interesting!

 

[ant]

Looooookin' good!!!

C
Lopez
Robinson

PF
Batum
Claver

SF
Matthews
Wright
Crabbe

SG
Lillard
McCollum

PG
Williams
Watson
Barton

I hope so! It'll be fun to see a small ball lineup of Lillard/CJ/Matthews/Batum/Lopez. We've got the shooters to do it. Have Claver back up Batum at the 4 and Wright/Barton the 3. At the very least we can take another crack at the 3pt record.

 

[PapaG]

It's embarrassing to start the season 31-9 and then barely make the playoffs.

:MARIS61:

 

[jlprk]

I hope so! It'll be fun to see a small ball lineup of Lillard/CJ/Matthews/Batum/Lopez. We've got the shooters to do it. Have Claver back up Batum at the 4 and Wright/Barton the 3. At the very least we can take another crack at the 3pt record.

I put as starters the only 5 players left who can play many minutes without foul trouble. If anyone else starts, his fouls will soon cause him to go to the bench, replaced by the guy I said should have started.

 

[WillG]

Hopefully Claver seizes this opportunity and can work his way out of a suit.
Looking forward to seeing him on the court!

 

[jlprk]

Claver was my 2nd-favorite player last season. I advocated for him a lot, but this season I've been consumed with the amazing success of Earl Watson. For example, notice how good we suddenly got this season with Watson giving players advice?

 

[Mediocre Man]

If Leonar_ played more, this would cancel each other out. Hopefully T-Rob steps up. Ironic that the trade deadline is tomorrow with Hawes out there

 

[PtldPlatypus]

The first game Aldridge misses this season = The game his caricature glass is given out to all attendees.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

The first game Aldridge misses this season = The game his caricature glass is given out to all attendees.

Luckily, the Earl Watson, Meyers Leonard, Victor Claver, and Will Barton glasses won't jinx us too badly.

 

[Eastoff]

 

[ponderguy]

Ouch! Right when Leonard gets his opportunity.

Aldridge now too? I hate the all star game. Looks like T-Rob will be playing the whole game.

Trade for a big man!

it didn't happen in the ASG and it was something that could have happened at any point. he had 9 minutes of very light action.

 

[BlazerWookee]

Oh, JJ, where art thou?

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Oh, JJ, where art thou?

He's standing in the paint somewhere, watching guys dunk it.

 

[ponderguy]

I'm excited to see what Roninson will do with some extended run. This is his first opportunity with us to actually be a key piece of the team so maybe it will unleash the beast bound inside him while he goes like godzilla over the opposition