Raptors @ Blazers - GAME THREAD

[andalusian]

I dont know why you people whine so much. I thought the blazers were doing terrible because i read these boards but i just saw their record. 40-28! are you kidding me? with all the injuries they've had thats pretty damn good.

Yes, it is pretty damn good. But, people have some crazy ideas about how good they need to be or how bad the coach/players are.

The results, however, are pretty clear. This team has a heart, the players are pretty good all around and the coaches do a very nice job.

Sure, they are not the contenders they were earlier in the year before the injuries, but they do very well.

 

[andalusian]

Miller and Bayless have put our help defense in horrible positions. Every time a screen comes Miller either gets blown by or has to switch which usually leads to easy basket for Bosh or an open shooter (this is why they are shooting a great percentage). Luckily our offense is killing it, but if that cools down a little or even a lot, if our defense is still gone this game will be a nail biter.

I agree. Might be good to try a bit of zone.

 

[ehizzy3]

Yes, it is pretty damn good. But, people have some crazy ideas about how good they need to be or how bad the coach/players are.

The results, however, are pretty clear. This team has a heart, the players are pretty good all around and the coaches do a very nice job.

Sure, they are not the contenders they were earlier in the year before the injuries, but they do very well.

and they feel the need to nitpick every possession and find something to bitch about

 

[ABM]

I agree. Might be good to try a bit of zone.

Exactly what I thought, as well. (4th Q - Warriors game)

 

[PtldPlatypus]

So, I haven't been watching the game, and I just now caught a look at the boxscore. Who's that cat who started at PF in place of "Softy" Aldridge? Looks like he's having a pretty decent game.

 

[Natebishop3]

Miller is a fucking stud.

 

[VenomXL]

Lead back down to 10.

 

[EGame]

I love how Hedo sucks against every other team, but when he plays against us, he nails jumpers like he is Jordan. He needs to go back to being complete garbage.

 

[ehizzy3]

that was a nice dunk

 

[mgb]

Miller is a fucking stud.

Completely agree! Such a smart vet.

 

[EGame]

Pathetic.

 

[VenomXL]

We're sucking ass all of the sudden.

 

[Darkwebs]

We have to hit the defensive boards and box out better.

 

[Darkwebs]

How'd Bayless steal that with his short arms?

 

[EGame]

How about we actually try and get defensive rebounds kthxbi.

 

[VenomXL]

I can't believe I'm going to say this, but we need Aldridge back in the game for his rebounding. We're giving up way too many offensive boards.

 

[mgb]

We need to go on a run!

 

[MickZagger]

How about a little Dante Cunningham? A guy who actually goes after boards?

 

[Nikolokolus]

Damn, this team just has 'road' mojo at home this year ... they always play like they over-slept and can't quite focus.

 

[Darkwebs]

Batum with an and-one lay in!!! Great dish by Howard

 

[VenomXL]

I love our Frenchie.

 

[EGame]

Batum has been great.

 

[MickZagger]

I love Batum! Dude is a lethal.

 

[mgb]

Nic!

 

[Darkwebs]

Batum on fire from downtown!!! Yesss!

 

[Darkwebs]

I don't get why Nic doesn't get more minutes

 

[MickZagger]

4/5 from downtown for Batum.

 

[FeloniusThunk]

Batum is the perfect complement on this team. Thank goodness he didn't get traded for Richard Jefferson, Gerald Wallace, Vince Carter, etc.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

So, um...that Batum guy...he can play pretty well sometimes, huh?

 

[EGame]

Wow Batum. We need Miller and Roy back.