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Let me see: 1. We need a real center. Lopez is just temporary.

2. What are we going to do with CJ when he comes back. He can't play either point guard or shooting guard full time.

3. IF Oshey makes a move before the trade deadline, it will probably be negative.
 
ripcityboy said:
Let me see: 1. We need a real center. Lopez is just temporary.

2. What are we going to do with CJ when he comes back. He can't play either point guard or shooting guard full time.

3. IF Oshey makes a move before the trade deadline, it will probably be negative.
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Lopez is most certainly a real center and seems to be the one biggest difference between last year (a failure) and this year (a success). His defense has been getting really good and his box outs are the main reason LMA has been able to become a rebounding beast and the Blazers have improved their team rebounding.
 
maxiep said:
We're not 18-0. It doesn't matter that we've only played 15 games, we're still underachieving.
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As soon as we go 2-6 on this 7-game stretch, we'll know more.
 
BrianFromWA said:
As soon as we go 2-6 on this 7-game stretch, we'll know more.
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Further said:
Lopez is most certainly a real center and seems to be the one biggest difference between last year (a failure) and this year (a success). His defense has been getting really good and his box outs are the main reason LMA has been able to become a rebounding beast and the Blazers have improved their team rebounding.
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When we first traded for Lopez, a lot of people were saying "Lopez doesn't fill his stat sheet, but he improves his team mates rebounding. Unlike JJ Hickson, that steals his teammates rebounds and they do worse when he's on the court." Well if you look at the starters -Lopez, ALL of their rebounding numbers are up signfiicantly, LA just slightly. Lopez is a serious center, and right now should not be traded unless for a legit all star.
 
PapaG said:
Every thread here ends up negative to some degree, so I consider this a troll thread, and will try to debate the negativity.
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For a troll, you sure use the word troll a lot.

This thread is confusing because the title makes it appear comedic, but most posters are contributing serious ideas. Here's mine.

Aldridge, true to form, thinks only of how he can score and make himself 1-dimensional. Contrast him to Matthews, in their use of tablets during games.

A quick survey of Portland's key players on this subject produced some interesting results. Lillard, Matthews, Batum and LaMarcus Aldridge all said that they are using iPads for help during games. Interestingly, they are pursuing individual approaches when it comes to what footage they want to watch, and they also have personal preferences about when and how they view the on-demand footage.

Matthews and Aldridge were the biggest advocates of the new technology.*Matthews told Blazersedge that he uses the tablet to examine plays on both sides of the ball. On his offensive touches, he's concerned with his shooting form, whether he's rushing his shots, and whether there were additional options available to him when the ball swings his way. On defensive plays, Matthews is checking for his stance, his spacing relative to his opponent, and how players are scoring on him.

Aldridge, by contrast, does not look at Portland's defensive possessions, instead reviewing the opposition's defensive coverages when he has the ball in the block or in isolation. Where are the double teams coming from? When do they come? Which of Portland's shooters are opponents choosing to leave open? What are his passing options? He sounded like a football quarterback or an offensive coordinator when describing this instant, in-game "reading the defense" process.
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http://www.blazersedge.com/2013/11/26/5146394/media-row-report-blazers-102-knicks-91
 
jlprk said:
Aldridge, true to form, thinks only of how he can score and make himself 1-dimensional.
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I don't think the quote quite says what you think it says.

Aldridge, by contrast, does not look at Portland's defensive possessions, instead reviewing the opposition's defensive coverages when he has the ball in the block or in isolation. Where are the double teams coming from? When do they come? Which of Portland's shooters are opponents choosing to leave open? What are his passing options?
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Kinda sounds more like he's looking for how he can help his teammates score, rather than himself. But of course, people only see what they want to see...
 
Time to tank?

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Alright some more negatives.

1. We shot poorly last night.

2. Our backups can't shoot worth a f____.

3. Dallas came out, put pressure on Aldridge and forced us into bad shots.

4. USA Soccer Team drew the Group of Death in the WC.
 
5. Nowitzki is better than Aldridge.

6. Stotts was outcoached by his mentor.
 
IMO the bench remains the only glaring concern for this team, especially considering the course of the entire season. I think we keep our starting unit intact and look to add at least one other scoring threat off the bench with experience.
 
jlprk said:
5. Nowitzki is better than Aldridge.

6. Stotts was outcoached by his mentor.
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I have to agree on being out coached. Stotts seems to have a very sharp mind when it comes to offense, making plays, and recognizing how to make the most of what you have. But he seems to be both a bit slow to make adjustments and to recognize that adjustments need to be made. He also tends to stick more to his overall plan, instead of making game to game adjustments depending on what team they play. I've seen too many times this season some good coaching and preparation by opposing teams trying to take the Blazers out of their plan, but I've yet to see the same level of adjustments being made by Stotts or his staff.
 
jlprk said:
5. Nowitzki is better than Aldridge.

6. Stotts was outcoached by his mentor.
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Dallas: 2 days off to rest and prepare to play Portland, 3 games in past 7 nights

Portland: playing a back-to-back, 5 games in past 7 nights

Portland crushes Dallas if not for this.
 
Blazer Fanatic said:
Dallas: 2 days off to rest and prepare to play Portland, 3 games in past 7 nights

Portland: playing a back-to-back, 5 games in past 7 nights

Portland crushes Dallas if not for this.
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Eh... Dallas is one of those teams that give us trouble. It's like Phoenix. They just seem to have our number. I think it's the Carlisle vs Stotts factor. The master and the student.
 
Portland vs Indiana was scheduled for replay today at 2pm PST.

Instead, it was a replay of Kobe (81pts) vs Toronto from 2006.

What a horrible game to showcase NBA basketball, and to replace the Port v Indy game that was the best basketball of this early NBA season. Go get your shine box NBATV.
 
Natebishop3 said:
Eh... Dallas is one of those teams that give us trouble. It's like Phoenix. They just seem to have our number. I think it's the Carlisle vs Stotts factor. The master and the student.
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Any team with 2 days to rest and prepare, who plays Portland who is on the 2nd of a back2back, is going to give the Blazers trouble.
 
Quote Originally Posted by BrianFromWA View Post
As soon as we go 2-6 on this 7-game stretch, we'll know more.

KingSpeed said:
How can we go 2-6 on a 7 game stretch??
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Wait and see. According to BrianFromWA, we won't know until we do. :cheers:
 
Blazer Fanatic said:
Any team with 2 days to rest and prepare, who plays Portland who is on the 2nd of a back2back, is going to give the Blazers trouble.
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The days off really don't matter. They were talking about how Stotts uses many of the same plays as the Mavs, and in some cases doesn't even change their names. Carlisle knows our system, but many of the changes happened on the fly. It was actually a really interesting chess match between the two coaches. Carlisle started out by doubling LA. Stotts countered by going more to Dame. The Mavs countered by putting Marion on Dame. Stotts countered by attacking Calderon with Batum. It was really fun to watch the two coaches duel.
 
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PtldPlatypus said:
My definition of elite is probably different than yours. I wouldn't call him elite unless he's top 10% among starters at his position, ie, one of the 3 best. This season, I would easily put Paul, Parker and Curry ahead of him.
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So that rules him out of being a "superstar" PG. Somebody alert BoobsNoMore.
 
Mo Williams needs to stop jacking up shots in transition, and with 19 seconds on the shot clock. PASS THE FRICKIN' BALL!
 
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