Blazers post game analysis

[dice]

The Blazers board was discussing this very thing, how Thibs basically out coached McMillian. I know they have a game today, but I can't believe he pulled his starters last night, when they had the lead down to 9. They really had taken momentum from the Bulls for the first time all game and could have got it down to 5 or so. Then it's anyones game.

I'm pretty sure the Blazers' bench was responsible for cutting the lead to 9. Regardless, McMillan did have some bizarre lineups out there at the end of the game.

it was actually a wise decision to take out the starters at the beginning of the 4th given that they play again tonight. and the bench cut the lead to 9, so why not maintain continuity? then the bulls scored on the next 2 possessions and the game was all but over w/ 3 min left

[Blue Note]

Watson hasn't been great so far but I'm willing to give him some time. Speed is his greatest asset, and it's hard to play fast when you are still thinking through the schemes and not just intuiting them. CJ played for Bruce Pearl and then Don Nelson. It's going to take him time to find his game inside our motion offense.

Good point. He doesn't look comfortable yet, not able to play an aggressive game. The thing I harp on with the bench is that it's composed of guys who haven't played together much. And yeah, CJ probably hasn't had to look at a playbook since he's been in the NBA, so this experience is a stark change for him in that regard. He'll look much better when the bench gets fast break opportunities.

[AAU Teammate]

D-Rose played a good game as well. Those 4th quarter turnovers by him are not a concern to me because his teammates need to move & come towards him when he's getting trapped. Coach Thibs will clean that stuff up.

No, those turnovers happened because Rose was dribbling sloppily.

He's a great player, but we've got to be honest about his mistakes as well as his amazing plays.

[bentheredengthat]

D-Rose played a good game as well. Those 4th quarter turnovers by him are not a concern to me because his teammates need to move & come towards him when he's getting trapped. Coach Thibs will clean that stuff up.

No, those turnovers happened because Rose was dribbling sloppily.

He's a great player, but we've got to be honest about his mistakes as well as his amazing plays.

OK, well if we're going to talk about it - why did Rose keep drawing the double team towards the sidelines, effectively making the double teams as effective as a triple team.

In the preseason we had this thing going where the bigs would bring their defenders up to the half-court & Rose would attack on the move. Much more effective. He needs to stay in the center of the court if he's going to take a double on.

[NoahsArk]

Why da flux is this still stickies? Come on it was a great win but I think it's time to move on!?

[Magilla_Gorilla]

Why da flux is this still stickies? Come on it was a great win but I think it's time to move on!?

WTF do you care?

[kyrv]

Why da flux is this still stickies? Come on it was a great win but I think it's time to move on!?

Granted, this is just a wild guess on my part, but I believe this is the post game from the last game played, no game yesterday and no game today.

Again, wild stab in the dark.

Glad you are moving on, take care! Leave the hall light on!

[panthermark]

Why da flux is this still stickies? Come on it was a great win but I think it's time to move on!?

What post game should we be talking about?