Update on Kanter's health

[Orion Bailey]

But Damian's still playing, right?
Man injuries....the fucking equalizer.
The way he was celebrating in the dogpile I'm guessing he'll play.

He said that he was heavily drugged and he was so excited about the win that he just tuned it out, but his shoulder hurt a lot.

I was gonna say.

And adrenaline is a great pain suppressor as well.

 

[riverman]

It's time for Biofreeze to do it's thing! The Biggie for Skal trade is lookin' better and better now...even if Enes misses games we still have 3 7ftrs and the small ball option..Skal might be good for a block or so..but this is where Meyers and Zach have to show up big time....still glad we have 3 guys to step up.

 

[riverman]

Skal Zach and Meyers are about as far from tired and burned out as 3 big guys could be on a team...that could be a good thing.

 

[GhostOfPGA]

Skal Zach and Meyers are about as far from tired and burned out as 3 big guys could be on a team...that could be a good thing.

Zach is due to breakout.

 

[riverman]

Zach is due to breakout.

this series is primed for him to make a major leap...Meyers too actually...it's great to have Meyers gain value in the playoffs

 

[GhostOfPGA]

this series is primed for him to make a major leap...Meyers too actually...it's great to have Meyers gain value in the playoffs

His on court value may be minimal but he definitely is great support to the guys on the court, that’s worth something. Not 11 million a year, but something.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

I was so impressed with Scal in that kings game, he had moves I had no idea he had. That said 2nd round of the playoffs is a bit different than the last game of a season.

 

[HailBlazers]

I was so impressed with Scal in that kings game, he had moves I had no idea he had. That said 2nd round of the playoffs is a bit different than the last game of a season.

Crazy story I met a hatian dude in a coffee shop this week that knows Skal and actually helped him immigrate to Tennessee.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Crazy story I met a hatian dude in a coffee shop this week that knows Skal and actually helped him immigrate to Tennessee.

Awesome!!! I need to start venturing to what coffee shops you and hcp go to...

 

[riverman]

my body is not ready for Meyers vs Jokic

just go out to a court and flex a few times...you won't get Meyers fever but you might get Meyers sniffles

 

[KingSpeed]

Now I'm really, Really, REALLY hoping to face the Spurs. Meyers vs. Poetl, fine. Meyers vs. Jokic - we're probably swept (not Hyperbole).

No. Meyers could do very well against Jokic.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

No. Meyers could do very well against Jokic.

Is there any evidence to suggest that? I mean Im all for fandom, and yeah Meyers has been better this year but, I kind of doubt he can slow Jokic down much...

 

[Wade Garrett]

Is there any evidence to suggest that? I mean Im all for fandom, and yeah Meyers has been better this year but, I kind of doubt he can slow Jokic down much...

LOL..
Remember Hank Finkel? Rode Boston's bench for what seemed forever. I can see Meyers taking considerably less ( assuming teams aren't exactly lining up for his services) and just being a 11th or 12th man here for a long time..
And....I'd be cool with that.

 

[EGame]

Is there any evidence to suggest that? I mean Im all for fandom, and yeah Meyers has been better this year but, I kind of doubt he can slow Jokic down much...

tbh if anything hes just going to get into foul trouble probably in every game.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

No. Meyers could do very well against Jokic.

Wrong. Meyers can't move his feet.

 

[riverman]

Enes has avg 13 and 10 in the playoffs.....Meyers can give you that in his minutes at least...the team will have to scheme for Jokic and wear him down..getting him in foul trouble would be the ticket

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

LOL..
Remember Hank Finkel? Rode Boston's bench for what seemed forever. I can see Meyers taking considerably less ( assuming teams aren't exactly lining up for his services) and just being a 11th or 12th man here for a long time..
And....I'd be cool with that.

I dont hate Meyers or anything, I think he’s been better both last year and this one. Im just curious if the belief he can play Jokic well is just being a fan, or if theres any other reasoning why we would think that.

 

[riverman]

Meyers has played against Boogie, Marc Gasol, Adams, all the bigs...it's not like he's still in 2014 mode these days...he has to bother Jokic shot with his length whenever he can...I don't think our center will be matched up on him as much as our PF

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Meyers has played against Boogie, Marc Gasol, Adams, all the bigs...it's not like he's still in 2014 mode these days...he has to bother Jokic shot with his length whenever he can...I don't think our center will be matched up on him as much as our PF

Whoever plays at C, Denver would have the advantage and thats ok it doesn't mean its over. You just want the guys you throw at Jokic to frustrate him, make it tough and make him have to play defense.

 

[riverman]

Whoever plays at C, Denver would have the advantage and thats ok it doesn't mean its over. You just want the guys you throw at Jokic to frustrate him, make it tough and make him have to play defense.

I'm counting on fatigue being an x factor over either team we face...it's why I think our bench bigs are fresh and hungry and not really in the scouting reports

 

[Wade Garrett]

I dont hate Meyers or anything, I think he’s been better both last year and this one. Im just curious if the belief he can play Jokic well is just being a fan, or if theres any other reasoning why we would think that.

There's a flipside to this coin..
Jokic having to go out and guard the spacing.
They may put Milsap on him though.
Meyers is gonna be fine but I think Kanter will get the majority of the minutes.

 

[kjironman1]

It's just puzzling to me that people on this board are actually questioning if Meyers can have a substantial impact in a series against either Denver or San Antonio after watching what happened in Game two of the first round.
Winning any series in the playoffs for this team is going to take more of the same type of play from the entire team. The have to play by "Committee". A different player each game might have to step up and most likely you will see different players than what you just watched in the last series.
You might get a huge night from Curry or Hood or CJ. All are capable as we have already witnessed. Meyers might put up a 20-10 game. Lillard might put up another 40+ game. We all know Aminu is going to show up and play with everything he has. Could Mo have a great game or two? Of course he could.
Even moving Kanter back to second unit or just maybe reducing minutes might still bring a double double?

I'm gonna put my faith in Stotts and see what he comes up with? Yes that solution might end up being going small with Turner on the court a bit more. We all watched Turner play very well at the beginning of the season when he was well rested. Turner might have a huge game this series. You just never know?

 

[BigGameDamian]

,,,

No. Meyers could do very well against Jokic.

 

[LayneStaley]

Sounds like a breakout moment for Zach Collins to me.

 

[LayneStaley]

No. Meyers could do very well against Jokic.

Lol, this is a good one.

 

[LayneStaley]

But Damian's still playing, right?
Man injuries....the fucking equalizer.
The way he was celebrating in the dogpile I'm guessing he'll play.

Yeah no shit, he never showed one sign of pain there or when he was rebounding or scoring, only while running up the court, someone was milking it imo.

 

[kjironman1]

Yeah no shit, he never showed one sign of pain there or when he was rebounding or scoring, only while running up the court, someone was milking it imo.

You forgot the green font bro. I'm sure that was your intention so i'll fix it for you.

 

[LayneStaley]

You forgot the green font bro. I'm sure that was your intention so i'll fix it for you.

Did I miss the images of him in pain in that pig pile?

I’m not saying he’s faking it, I’m saying I don’t think it’s as bad as it’s being portrayed.

 

[kjironman1]

Did I miss the images of him in pain in that pig pile?

Oh boy this is gonna end well. Hope you enjoy your evening.

 

[LayneStaley]

Oh boy this is gonna end well. Hope you enjoy your evening.

I guess I don’t get the issue right now, no one is saying he’s faking it, I just don’t think it’s as bad as it seemed at times. Night.