Mills mighty as Boomers make it 3-0 against Argentina

[DUB]

Possibly the last news you'll read about Mills while he's still a Trail Blazer, so enjoy it while it lasts.

Mills mighty as Boomers make it 3-0 against Argentina

THEY wanted a show and Patrick Mills gave them one, 4997 fans revelling in it at Brett Maher Court as the Boomers completed a three-game sweep of Argentina 90-72.
The Boomers hit Adelaide fairly rarely and US-based Mills even less so, but last night he went off for 32 points at 60 per cent, including five-of-nine triples and his dynamic presence always kept the contest interesting.
Despite the final 18-point margin, it was the tightest of the three-Test series and could have been much closer but for Sebastian Vega's free-throw shooting.
The Argentine forward was clumsily fouled on a three-point hope by Brad Newley with 2:08 left and Australia ahead 83-72.
But Vega, who could have cut the deficit to eight from the free-throw line, bricked all three freebies and that was the visitors' last hurrah.
Newley drained back-to-back buckets, then, fittingly, Mills drilled a triple for the final scoreline before one last Aussie defensive stand, the game closing with the ball in Mills' hands.

And an article from before the game.

History in making for indigenous superstars Patrick Mills and Nathan Jawai

PATRICK Mills and Nathan Jawai take their historic selections as the first pair of indigenous players to together represent Australia very seriously.
The Boomers' two big drawcards for tonight's international basketball clash with Argentina at Brett Maher Court are only too aware of the problems for indigenous youth and are anxious to present them with solid role models.
"It's important to put yourself out there (into rural communities) so the young indigenous and Australian kids can see you and hear from you in person" Mills said.
The dynamic playmaker from Canberra has kept basketball fans glued to their TV sets with his exploits first at St Mary's University and then as a fledgling member of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Good for Patty ... I don't see him here much beyond Summer league, but I wish him the best.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Here's a news report on one of the first two games:
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Here's the third:
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It should be noted that this was, at best, Argentina's "B" team. Nobody from the NBA was on it.

 

[DUB]

Yep, definitely the Argies "C" team.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Good for Patty ... I don't see him here much beyond Summer league, but I wish him the best.

Especially because we're TRADING HIM FOR CHRIS PAUL!

 

[Nikolokolus]

Especially because we're TRADING HIM FOR CHRIS PAUL!

Heh, sure.

 

[Idog1976]

Heh, sure.

Well not straight across nik, they'd probably have to throw in a first rounder or two I mean come on.

 

[hasoos]

Well not straight across nik, they'd probably have to throw in a first rounder or two I mean come on.

Not straight up? What kind of Blazer homer are you?

 

[RoyToy]

Good for Patty ... I don't see him here much beyond Summer league, but I wish him the best.

Paul Allen would like to have a word with you.

I'm not sure he has enough time though with him buying a beach house in Malibu to interview GM candidates in to try and sway their opinion.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Paul Allen would like to have a word with you.

I'm not sure he has enough time though with him buying a beach house in Malibu to interview GM candidates in to try and sway their opinion.

Mills is an RFA in this crazy ass free agency period. Somebody will offer him a raise (maybe even 1 million per year!), and with Armon Johnson recently drafted and cheaper I don't see the team matching any offers.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Good for Patty ... I don't see him here much beyond Summer league, but I wish him the best.

You might be surprised. Currently he's our second best PG. Unless we add another PG that clearly outplays him he may stick around. It is said that our owner, Al Davis, really likes him.

 

[Nikolokolus]

You might be surprised. Currently he's our second best PG. Unless we add another PG that clearly outplays him he may stick around. It is said that our owner, Al Davis, really likes him.

Point guard you say? He's as much of a point guard as Bayless (whom you loathe). As for Al liking him, that's tough to say, but I'm guessing PA didn't pay 2 million dollars for the pleasure of moving up from 44 to 34 for nothing.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Point guard you say? He's as much of a point guard as Bayless (whom you loathe). As for Al liking him, that's tough to say, but I'm guessing PA didn't pay 2 million dollars for the pleasure of moving up from 44 to 34 for nothing.

Bayless isn't a PG. He barely an NBA player. As for Mills, I don't think much of him either, but for now he's the #2 PG. I am certain that will change.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Bayless isn't a PG. He barely an NBA player. As for Mills, I don't think much of him either, but for now he's the #2 PG. I am certain that will change.

If he's the number 2 point guard then we are in deep, deep shit.

 

[GriLtCheeZ]

Dub do you know if there are box scores for the games listed anywhere? I can't seem to find them.

 

[THE HCP]

I wish him luck, he's a cool guy. I don't think we re-sign him, but I hope he gets picked up somewhere.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

If he's the number 2 point guard then we are in deep, deep shit.

At PG, we are.

 

[J~Rush]

http://www.fibalivestats.com/matches/13/02/07/43/109a0zQPsZa2s/

 

[B-Roy]

Bayless isn't a PG. He barely an NBA player. As for Mills, I don't think much of him either, but for now he's the #2 PG. I am certain that will change.

Got anything to back that up? Anything at all?

 

[Nikolokolus]

Got anything to back that up? Anything at all?

retracted.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Got anything to back that up? Anything at all?

Not really.

But we have an aging Miller, Mills and a second round pick from a school 1/2 step up from a juco. I can't believe Al Davis II will leave the situation at that. It just doesn't make sense. Not that we have a deal in place or have a free agent in our hip pocket, but I would think this would be our #1 priority right now.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Came from the same place he got that info on Dante being the team's best option at small forward (off-hand I would guess out of his ass, but you never know).

That was not only a lie, but a bit low.

 

[Nikolokolus]

That was not only a lie, but a bit low.

You're right, I apologize. I'm in kind of foul mood today (moreso than most) dealing with some bad news ...

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

You're right, I apologize. I'm in kind of foul mood today (moreso than most) dealing with some bad news ...

Appreciated. Lord knows I've put my foot in my mouth more than almost anyone here.

 

[THE HCP]

Appreciated. Lord knows I've put my foot in my mouth more than almost anyone here.

You rang?

 

[Biggie]

32 points. Nice.

 

[Nikolokolus]

32 points. Nice.

With no larger context it looks great, but when you look at what the Blazers probably need out of a point guard (defense, ability to get Batum, Aldridge and Oden going) those 4 assists and 7 turnovers look kind of putrid.