The Wolves game was a painful loss, but followed so much negative posting here that was demoralizing.
As the radio commentators said in the 5th quarter show, Meyers did not have much chance to help, with less than 12 min played and taking only 4 shots. The 3rd quarter deficit of only 4 Blazer versus 15 Wolves rebounds and allowing 37 Wolves points indicate the lack of effective Center play where Meyers can be stronger than Aminu, who is just not a Center.
For the final games in the series, the Blazers should play Meyers for at least 20 min, relying on his best performance with screens, pick and run to the basket, assists, swish3s, rebounds, and blocked shots that he has achieved in his best games. Remember that he shot more than 75% of swish3s in the MEM series, defended Cousins and others effectively, and can be a great team player when optimal. Meyers should be taking at least 8 shots per game, getting 4 assists, 4 blocks, and 6 rebounds.
However, this forum has been a confidence eroding force that may be hurting the Blazer cause. The negative judgmental statements certainly don't help. Instead, we should contribute to confidence building.
To make the playoffs and see what the team with Nurkic can do in the playoffs, we need to encourage the Blazers and remember that the game demands player confidence. The radio interview with Meyers seemed to indicate that he feels bad and needs moral support. Let's recognize that our chance is with Meyers at his best, and give him some words of encouragement.
If we don't look for the ways to optimize the play of Meyers as the Blazer center, missing the playoffs becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. We need for Meyers to be the Blazer Center now.
As the radio commentators said in the 5th quarter show, Meyers did not have much chance to help, with less than 12 min played and taking only 4 shots. The 3rd quarter deficit of only 4 Blazer versus 15 Wolves rebounds and allowing 37 Wolves points indicate the lack of effective Center play where Meyers can be stronger than Aminu, who is just not a Center.
For the final games in the series, the Blazers should play Meyers for at least 20 min, relying on his best performance with screens, pick and run to the basket, assists, swish3s, rebounds, and blocked shots that he has achieved in his best games. Remember that he shot more than 75% of swish3s in the MEM series, defended Cousins and others effectively, and can be a great team player when optimal. Meyers should be taking at least 8 shots per game, getting 4 assists, 4 blocks, and 6 rebounds.
However, this forum has been a confidence eroding force that may be hurting the Blazer cause. The negative judgmental statements certainly don't help. Instead, we should contribute to confidence building.
To make the playoffs and see what the team with Nurkic can do in the playoffs, we need to encourage the Blazers and remember that the game demands player confidence. The radio interview with Meyers seemed to indicate that he feels bad and needs moral support. Let's recognize that our chance is with Meyers at his best, and give him some words of encouragement.
If we don't look for the ways to optimize the play of Meyers as the Blazer center, missing the playoffs becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. We need for Meyers to be the Blazer Center now.
