It's not a question of fear. The question was of preference-- which is what this thread is about. Without even taking HCA into the picture, I believe unequivocally that SA is the better matchup for us.
Aldridge is my biggest issue there. Kanter has a separated shoulder, albeit healing. Aminu has struggled against Aldridge in the past few years, especially when LA decides to go inside. Derrick White has come on defensively in the second half the season. I think Moe can handle Derozan. They pose SOME problems, but they're still preferable to me over what Denver could do to us.
Jokic is massively better than Adams on offense, but worse on defense. The key would be to go at Jokic as much as possible when we're on offense to both wear him down and to try and get him in foul trouble. If he's guarding Kanter that would be one of the few match-ups left in the playoffs that we could exploit the high pick and roll against, which of course is our go to offense. I do completely agree that we don't really have anyone to slow him down from doing whatever he wants on offense though.
His defense was what surprised me last night, granted SA has no one like Dame in the p&r.
Yeah, the last time we played Denver they used Craig a lot on Dame and he was super physical with him. Hopefully Dame learned how to combat that since Schroder was playing that same way.
I'm glad it's his left shoulder and not his right shoulder but yeah we're in trouble if he can't go.
You're projecting here ….I never predicted anything...if anyone is making predictions it's you saying we'll get destroyed by Denver....I chose SA as a preference and stated my reasons....Kingspeed is a fan, I'm a fan....you have a problem with that it's on you...I simply saw your post as pure negative affirmation concerning our ability to defend the paint against Denver. I don't see it that cut and dried. The entire NBA has underestimated the Blazers for years....time for them all to eat some crow. I believe this team can get to the WCF....my team's earned that. Also be careful saying we're the ONLY ones who believe....I think the entire team believes.
There's a massive difference in believing in the team and believing Meyers Leonard can stop Jokic. You clearly cannot see the distinction.
who the fuck said we could stop Jokic…..? I specifically said Jokic will get his...and also said Chief and Mo can bother the hell out of him....Meyers has played pretty solid D and I also said...Meyers has virtually no miles on him...he's fresh and healthy...I don't see the disaster and long ago moved on from the Meyers isn't good enough narrative..defense is a "team" skill...and we're playing "team defense" better than in the past....nobody is calling Meyers the answer by any stretch...Will Barton is playing like steaming dog shit right now
you clearly wouldn't acknowledge it anyway...I can see a lot of scenarios...you are the one having trouble seeing the one I presented and seem to be giving KS some bs about his opinion...that's all you got..it's speculation..what you're saying is you don't respect my opinion...far enough...I don't believe we're getting destroyed by Jokic anymore than Paul George.
Not sure what you want me to acknowledge or why you're getting so flustered. It's OK to admit that Jokic is gonna dominate our non-Nurk centers. We can say as much and still be "fans."
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I agree with Riverman. Stopping Jokic or LMA will be a team effort, and the stats show that this effort is much improved when Meyers is in the game. Yuyuza1, you do not acknowledge the team defense that was so effective in recent games and that team chemistry along with determination is sufficient to beat either DEN or SAS, and on to the WCF and NBA Title. With the optimum combination of Enes and Meyers alternating at Center, and hustle defense by all Blazers, all NBA teams are beatable!
sure it's ok....voice all the opinions you want but respect those that have other opinions and we're good.....only kingspeed and riverman would....blah blah..blah...you call somebody out, you might not get the response you were looking for but believe me...it's not me being flustered about it...I'm frickin' thrilled with the Blazers. Kingspeed is cheering away...I for one, appreciate that.
Jokic will have his way with Kanter.
