Game Thread PRESEASON GAME# 4: BLAZERS @ NUGGETS - DECEMBER 18, 2020 - FRIDAY, 6:00, NBCSNW

[BonesJones]

it's not just jones.

Nope it's pretty much everyone but I Jones was labeled as a great defender and he's been very underwhelming on his weakside rotations.

 

[BonesJones]

If CJ, Melo and Trent continue to play on the 2nd unit, there will ZERO passing. We already know CJ and Melo will not pass. But with Trent, he just declined an extension to prove himself for a bigger contract. He’s fully aware that if he passes the ball there is a very good chance he’s not getting it back so he will look for his own shots first.

CJ, Trent, Hood, Collins, Giles.

That's what we need.

 

[Boise Blazer]

Here's the crazy thing about our defense. The two weakest spots are the 3 point line and directly underneath the hoop. How in the world is that even possible??? How many teams in the NBA right now are killing teams with midrange jumpers and floaters. How can the front office not see what every arm chair quarterback can?

 

[illmatic99]

These issues aren't scheme design or coaching related, by the way.

we are well past the idea that schemes are playing a role. much of this first half was strictly lack of effort. And coaching does play a role in that, esp when there's no accountability

 

[Blazinaway]

3 straight blowouts = not encouraging

yeah, nice mind set to have going into a very tough early schedule, Utah is probably drooling

 

[bobf]

35 year old Milsap still better than every Blazer on the floor.

 

[rotary111]

To be fair @THE HCP called this shit.

I mean at least @Darkwebs gets the teams, location, city pics, game time and TV broadcast right but John did tell us this would happen.

 

[Blazinaway]

Here's the crazy thing about our defense. The two weakest spots are the 3 point line and directly underneath the hoop. How in the world is that even possible??? How many teams in the NBA right now are killing teams with midrange jumpers and floaters. How can the front office not see what every arm chair quarterback can?

I know, it's either a lay up drill for the other team or wide open 3's - only in Stotts defense and these slack defenders

 

[BonesJones]

we are well past the idea that schemes are playing a role. much of this first half was strictly lack of effort

Dropped a ton of clips showcasing that on my twitter: https://www.twitter.com/toreyjonesyt/media

 

[Propagandist]

I HATE PRESEASON! I think I'm never going to watch another preseason game. I know it doesn't matter, but I'm always starving for basketball and we always just suck and I get all negative.

 

[BonesJones]

Here's the crazy thing about our defense. The two weakest spots are the 3 point line and directly underneath the hoop. How in the world is that even possible??? How many teams in the NBA right now are killing teams with midrange jumpers and floaters. How can the front office not see what every arm chair quarterback can?

Because our helpside rotations suck. Either we're overhelping, underhelping, committing two, or ball watching while Denver cuts.

 

[Blazinaway]

only plus is maybe a horrid start will get Stotts fired and a few guys traded

 

[Cugel]

79 point first half. On a real team heads would roll. Team is soft

 

[Chris Craig]

To be fair @THE HCP called this shit.

I mean at least @Darkwebs gets the teams, location, city pics, game time and TV broadcast right but John did tell us this would happen.

Yeah, he jinxed the shit out of us

 

[julius]

Honestly, if this is how the team is playing 10 games into the season, they have to fire stotts.

 

[Chris Craig]

only plus is maybe a horrid start will get Stotts fired and a few guys traded

Doubtful

 

[James lamphear]

CJ, Trent, Hood, Collins, Giles.

That's what we need.

I agree for maybe defense but offense if CJ going take majority of the shots without getting other involved you still going be on loosing end.

 

[Buffalo Custard]

Honestly, if this is how the team is playing 10 games into the season, they have to fire stotts.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

 

[HailBlazers]

I HATE PRESEASON! I think I'm never going to watch another preseason game. I know it doesn't matter, but I'm always starving for basketball and we always just suck and I get all negative.

Haha haven't watched a single one. Tuned in for a minute tonight but was like NAH.

 

[beast blazer]

Not going to worry much till we see this in the reg season

 

[illmatic99]

oh great

 

[julius]

Sure, why not have an injury while we're at it.

 

[Chris Craig]

Well thats fucking awesome

 

[BonesJones]

Dirty ass play to back up like that under a lob in the preseason up 30. Fuck you Monte Morris.

 

[illmatic99]

Dirty ass play to back up like that under a lob in the preseason up 30. Fuck you Monte Morris.

how was that not a foul

 

[julius]

Wide open 3 for Portland, DON'T TAKE A SHOT!

 

[julius]

On the plus side, it appears the audio is synced a lot better.

 

[TBpup]

Denver going with mostly bench players in the 2nd half.

 

[illmatic99]

covington was lost three times on d that possession

 

[Titan]

I will say the way DJJ had to twist to avoid contact while catching the alley oop was cool, but sucked that it looked like he landed on his tail bone. Hope it’s just soreness