Game Thread SUMMER LEAGUE GAME# 2 - BLAZERS VS HAWKS - JULY 8, 2018 - SUNDAY, 2:30 PM PDT, ESPN2

[Scalma]

How’s Jalen Brunson doing @Rastapopoulos?

I grudgingly admit that he can’t play PG in summer league...

 

[CupWizier]

Luc Mbah A Moute is who I'd go after at this point.

have you looked at his playoff stats? They were horrible.

Because guys shot well with him on the floor? I dunno, but +/- isn't always a product of a players level of play.

I understand to a certain degree, but does have some value as he had 8 rebounds as well as 5 assists to help those numbers.

 

[CupWizier]

That would be nice up grade at the 4 coming off the bench. Zach can move be the back up to Nurk.

Take a look at his playoff stats last year. I don't think that's the kind of vet with playoff experience we need. The guy can't shoot

 

[BonesJones]

have you looked at his playoff stats? They were horrible.

I understand to a certain degree, but does have some value as he had 8 rebounds as well as 5 assists to help those numbers.

On the flip side, his 2-8 shooting and 5 turnovers hurt I dunno. Wish we took Kuzma.

 

[BonesJones]

have you looked at his playoff stats? They were horrible.

We'd be signing him for defense. He's probably play 12 min a game which is what we need.

 

[Orion Bailey]

Fuck yeah. Winning streak is back on bitches!!!!!!

 

[Strenuus]

Just an FYI, since this was an ESPN game, you can watch the replay online for free.

http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=3395319

Enjoy!

 

[oldfisherman]

Luc Mbah A Moute is who I'd go after at this point.

have you looked at his playoff stats? They were horrible.

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I believe Luc Mbah A Moute was hurt during the playoffs. He has had problems with his right shoulder for 2 or 3 seasons.

If he could stay healthy, he would help us.

My gut tells me his shoulder problems are going to get worse, not better. But that is only my uneducated guess.

 

[BonesJones]

I believe Luc Mbah A Moute was hurt during the playoffs. He has had problems with his right shoulder for 2 or 3 seasons.

If he could stay healthy, he would help us.

My gut tells me his shoulder problems are going to get worse, not better. But that is only my uneducated guess.

That's also true, I forgot about that.

 

[Scalma]

Just an FYI, since this was an ESPN game, you can watch the replay online for free.

http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=3395319

Enjoy!

With the sky cam? No thanks! But thanks for the info.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

With the sky cam? No thanks! But thanks for the info.

That skycam was a bit much. My eyes were buggin’ out. I really did not enjoy it.

 

[Orion Bailey]

That skycam was a bit much. My eyes were buggin’ out. I really did not enjoy it.

It’s one thing to have it pivot back and fourth but when it circles around the court it was killing my depth perception rather than improving it.

 

[dviss1]

Lmao. Gotta keep people happy

Whiner. You could stop anytime and just continue hating.

 

[hoopsjock]

Let's start planning the parade route. Seriously, with GSW all but guaranteed the next 3 or 4 championships, we should thumb our nose at the noncompetitive nature of the NBA and celebrate our hard earned summer league success.

Of course the national media would mock us as soccer moms, but fuck them. The joke would be on them. They just wound't realize it.

BNM

So what you are saying is we should just suit up Dame, CJ, and Nurk too? Might as well just dominate.

 

[Boob-No-More]

So what you are saying is we should just suit up Dame, CJ, and Nurk too? Might as well just dominate.

Nah, we don't need them. I just watched the replay of the LAL v. CHI. Jeezus H. that was painful to watch. What a fucking shit show. So, little talent on both sides. The score looks like a high school game - a BAD high school game.

The Lakers may be 2-0 in Vegas, but no way in hell are they getting the repeat.

The Bulls are even worse. Their leading scorer had 12 points. Nobody else cracked double figures.

They were interviewing Fred Hoiberg during the first half. It was the first time I've actually appreciated a talking head taking up half the screen and talking over the live action.

BNM

 

[hoopsjock]

Nah, we don't need them. I just watched the replay of the LAL v. CHI. Jeezus H. that was painful to watch. What a fucking shit show. So, little talent on both sides. The score looks like a high school game - a BAD high school game.

The Lakers may be 2-0 in Vegas, but no way in hell are they getting the repeat.

The Bulls are even worse. Their leading scorer had 12 points. Nobody else cracked double figures.

They were interviewing Fred Hoiberg during the first half. It was the first time I've actually appreciated a talking head taking up half the screen and talking over the live action.

BNM

I like the confidence, but if we are going to do this right I think we need to just go all-in.

 

[BBert]

That skycam was a bit much. My eyes were buggin’ out. I really did not enjoy it.

It gave me vertigo and nausea. And really pissed me the fuck off. Why is the summer league broadcast crew such fucking morons?

 

[BBert]

It’s one thing to have it pivot back and fourth but when it circles around the court it was killing my depth perception rather than improving it.

Exactly

 

[hoopsjock]

Nah, we don't need them. I just watched the replay of the LAL v. CHI. Jeezus H. that was painful to watch. What a fucking shit show. So, little talent on both sides. The score looks like a high school game - a BAD high school game.

The Lakers may be 2-0 in Vegas, but no way in hell are they getting the repeat.

The Bulls are even worse. Their leading scorer had 12 points. Nobody else cracked double figures.

They were interviewing Fred Hoiberg during the first half. It was the first time I've actually appreciated a talking head taking up half the screen and talking over the live action.

BNM

You know, now that I think about it I am questioning your commitment to seeing this parade.

 

[theprunetang]

You know, now that I think about it I am questioning your commitment to seeing this parade.

 

[Labinot41]

No, his GAME is. He tries to do more than he should. He's not a PG or a G. Pass to a guard.

The Thing is he can't pass.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

The Thing is he can't pass.

Wait--the dude who got 5 assists can't pass? Weird...

 

[Blazer4ever]

I'm simply in love with this boxscore. The SL team doesn't disappoint
https://watch.nba.com/game/20180708/PORATL#/boxscore

 

[DDolla]

I'm simply in love with this boxscore. The SL team doesn't disappoint
https://watch.nba.com/game/20180708/PORATL#/boxscore

We are getting that trophy this year.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Individual Stats:
Jake Layman is 13th in scoring, 11th among those who have played 2 games.
Biggie is in a 3-way tie for 7th in rebounding, 5th among those who have played 2 games.
Baldwin is 3rd in assists.
Collins is 2nd in blocks.
Our leading average minutes guy is Biggie, who is 65th in the league. (so, we're not forcefeeding minutes to anyone, at least not yet.)

http://www.nba.com/summerleague/2018/stats

 

[THE HCP]

Nope. He’s not. I’ll get him to join one day. He’s got Blazer knowledge for sure...

I will treat him like I treat all rookies..... no special treatment!

 

[James lamphear]

I got done rewatching the game I just focus on Trent and Simons defense.

Trent had very good game on D yesterday I only seen once where he got burn on someone driving the ball.
Simons also did job on D but get to up right need stay down more and that will come with experience and coaching. One thing I have seen with both players is get caught on screens but both attempt to get back in the play. Both players plays the lane really well.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

I got done rewatching the game I just focus on Trent and Simons defense.

Trent had very good game on D yesterday I only seen once where he got burn on someone driving the ball.
Simons also did job on D but get to up right need stay down more and that will come with experience and coaching. One thing I have seen with both players is get caught on screens but both attempt to get back in the play. Both players plays the lane really well.

They both seemed like they were playing hard, too. The whole team was, really.

 

[James lamphear]

They both seemed like they were playing hard, too. The whole team was, really.

Overall our team defense been really good this summer. But that 1st unit been really lock in and with Zach been excellent anything gets close to the rim he either block or made the other team change there shot.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

5 things we've learned from SL:
https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest...ngs-weve-learned-so-far-summer-league#slide-1