Game Thread Preseason Game #2 Raptors @ Trail Blazers Game Thread

[Jade Falcon]

That sounds like something Forrest Gump would have stumbled into with a lesson for everybody.

True.

You sheet me not.

Kinda like that, yeah.

Wait, you were invited?

No, I went looking for it. But I thought it was a convention for Knights dressed in white armor reenacting battles.

It wasn't.....quite that. They were really big about burning crosses and wearing bed sheets for some reason......

 

[dviss1]

I missed Morrow's shift but I see he hit 4 threes. How'd he look? Were his shots simply wide open catch and shoots or did he show an ability to do more?

His jumper is lightning quick. He has no wasted movement in it at all. He'll easily replace Crabbe.

 

[rotary111]

Overall a much better game. Thank God the season is close.

 

[dviss1]

True.



Kinda like that, yeah.



No, I went looking for it. But I thought it was a convention for Knights dressed in white armor reenacting battles.

It wasn't.....quite that. They were really big about burning crosses and wearing bed sheets for some reason......

Holy shit Really?? I thought I just found a flaw in your joke!

 

[Jade Falcon]

LOVED the way Caleb and Nurk looked when they played together to start the 2nd half. Tough and rebounded well.


Meanwhile, we've got Meyers trying to show off his abs after the game...

I wanna pull that outie of his up over his fucking head and punch him.

 

[dviss1]

True.



Kinda like that, yeah.



No, I went looking for it. But I thought it was a convention for Knights dressed in white armor reenacting battles.

It wasn't.....quite that. They were really big about burning crosses and wearing bed sheets for some reason......

They had some white "armor" all right!!

 

[Jade Falcon]

Holy shit Really?? I thought I just found a flaw in your joke!

LOL, I'm just glad you realized it was a joke. And not my best one, either.

 

[Trackjack]

Well that group that started the the 2nd half look real good and the next 2nd unit look good too. I like to see this rotation to start the next game. The 2nd can be pretty good with CJ Morrow Aminu Collins Davis. Tonight the bench score 52 points.

 

[DUB]

Biggie looks likes Draymond out there

In a few years I could see Biggie playing that role offensively. Not to the same level, but he has the jumpshot, and has shown the flashes of passing and dribbling.

I would be ecstatic if he develops into a genuine triple threat power forward for us.

 

[Scalma]

Today was the test for Meyers and he failed. As soon as some adversity hit he folded, again.

 

[Jade Falcon]

Today was the test for Meyers and he failed. As soon as some adversity hit he folded, again.

He's just so goddamn slow and befuddled.

 

[rotary111]

When the season is over, how will Zach and Caleb rank as big men in their draft?

 

[MickZagger]

I see Meyers is still a mess. Sounds like my dude Collins is balling.

 

[tlongII]

When the season is over, how will Zach and Caleb rank as big men in their draft?

I’m hoping 1 and 2.

 

[theprunetang]

This game gave me a lot of hope. Let's forget about scrubs blowing the lead. Not a big deal because it's pre-season and those dudes will never play together.

Positives:
1. Dame and CJ were themselves.
2. Nurkic missed a couple of gimmes and picked up fouls quickly, but he continued to impress. He has the entire package really. If that 3 starts falling, and I have no doubt that it will, he will be a top 5 center this year. They play different styles, but I don't see anything that KAT can do that Nurk can't do as well.
3. Harkless was all over the place on defense. He was only credited with 1 steal, but he was deflecting everything for about a quarter (when the Blazers built their lead).
4. Collins and Biggie! What more needs to be said? They are rookies and will probably have some rough moments, but they are only going to get better from here.
5. Rebounding! With Ed, Nurk, Chief, Collins, Biggie, Harkless, and Vonleh, we are going to be a top 5 team in rebounding (just like my ex girlfriend).

 

[theprunetang]

Oh, and Meyers shouldn't play. At all.

 

[GrandJury]

uh-huh.

I was wrong. My fault

 

[Scalma]

Swanigan does the dirty work but also has skill. In that way he's similar to Draymond. I'm not comparing their games, they're not that similar, but the impact on the game is. The elite role player.

 

[Pinwheel1]

The big line up in the 3rd quarter was interesting. Dame, ET, Harkless, Swanigan and Nurk
Defense and Rebounding was very good. The offense was pretty good too. (Although they missed a few easy shots they normally would make)

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

This game gave me a lot of hope. Let's forget about scrubs blowing the lead. Not a big deal because it's pre-season and those dudes will never play together.

Positives:
1. Dame and CJ were themselves.
2. Nurkic missed a couple of gimmes and picked up fouls quickly, but he continued to impress. He has the entire package really. If that 3 starts falling, and I have no doubt that it will, he will be a top 5 center this year. They play different styles, but I don't see anything that KAT can do that Nurk can't do as well.
3. Harkless was all over the place on defense. He was only credited with 1 steal, but he was deflecting everything for about a quarter (when the Blazers built their lead).
4. Collins and Biggie! What more needs to be said? They are rookies and will probably have some rough moments, but they are only going to get better from here.
5. Rebounding! With Ed, Nurk, Chief, Collins, Biggie, Harkless, and Vonleh, we are going to be a top 5 team in rebounding (just like my ex girlfriend).

I was more excited about this assessment, until I saw who posted it.

FAMS.

 

[KingSpeed]

Our 4th string, led by MyLe, sucks.

 

[THE HCP]

Hurd can be annoying but he does notice subtle things Rice would've never noticed. Such as Dame waiting for Morrow time to drift. Simple, subtle, and smart.

This many hurt a bit, but I'll give you ONE guess who got in his ear and told him it was about to make air and to talk about it.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

This many hurt a bit, but I'll give you ONE guess who got in his ear and told him it was about to make air and to talk about it.

I told you Curtin was great.

 

[theprunetang]

I was more excited about this assessment, until I saw who posted it.

FAMS.

You post like a clogged dick just spraying piss everywhere. I mean your post does that. Or something. Fuck. How does this work again?

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

You post like a clogged dick just spraying piss everywhere. I mean your post does that. Or something. Fuck. How does this work again?

Sounds like you have experiences with such issues. I'll take your word for it.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I see Meyers is still a mess. Sounds like my dude Collins is balling.

Right now he's a great hustle and D guy. After that he needs a lot of work.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Dame looks like he's still putting in more effort on D. That's awesome

CJ being CJ

Nurk still needs to slow down in the post

Harkless is better with the starters

Davis looks like old Davis, which is young Davis

ET does not belong on this team. Horrible fit

Swanigan is a damn baller

Collins is a good defender and hustle guy. His offensive game is a ways away

Meyers is boiling hot garbage

Pat C is valuable to this team, both as a chearleader, and as a deep bench guy who won't look too out of place.

Layman just, well, no

Briscoe can't run an offense. Napier can

Everyone else was what I thought they'd be

 

[RipCityDSCPL]

Welcome to Portland, Anthony.

 

[Mr. Robot]

Oh, and Meyers shouldn't play. At all.

I thought Blazers fans should root for their players to succeed

 

[Mediocre Man]

Jeez, how much time has Bledsoe been given?

As much as he deserves