Game 71: Portland vs Denver 7:00pm Chargetv and KUNP

Brandon-Clyde · Post #1 » by **Brandon-Clyde** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 1:58 am

Vs

Time 7:00pm
Place Moda Center
TV Chargetv and KUNP

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GLB of the game Adria Arizona

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Shem · Post #2 » by **Shem** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 10:59 pm

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Brandon-Clyde · Post #3 » by **Brandon-Clyde** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 2:05 am

1st quarter GLB pic

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Brandon-Clyde · Post #4 » by **Brandon-Clyde** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 2:41 am

2nd quarter GLB pic

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Brandon-Clyde · Post #5 » by **Brandon-Clyde** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 3:19 am

3rd quarter GLB pic

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PDXKnight · Post #6 » by **PDXKnight** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 3:47 am

Idk why everyone seems so sure deni can't make an all star game even the Homers on 620

PDXKnight · Post #7 » by **PDXKnight** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 3:53 am

Banton needs to go

Brandon-Clyde · Post #8 » by **Brandon-Clyde** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 3:57 am

4th quarter GLB pic

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PDXKnight · Post #9 » by **PDXKnight** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 4:01 am

Sharpe 1-10 from 3. You'd think he'd stop shooting them at some point..

PDXKnight · Post #10 » by **PDXKnight** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 4:03 am

Avdija reminds me a bit of roy with a better 3 point shot and not as good finishing ability at the rim. He's a do it all creative wing who really seems to be about the team mentality on and off the court. It's hard not to like how he carries himself, just the kind of guy any team would be fortunate to have.

m0ng0 · Post #11 » by **m0ng0** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 4:20 am

Geee where are people now who have been blaming simons and ayton or grant, now that there is not a single vet to be blamed for this one...nobody to to pin this win on besides just the youngsters ballin...I know denver was not at full force and they are still winning games, who else do we bench?

PDXKnight · Post #12 » by **PDXKnight** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 4:21 am

31 pts on 14 shots, BRAVO!!

PDXKnight · Post #13 » by **PDXKnight** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 4:23 am

m0ng0 wrote:Geee where are people now who have been blaming simons and ayton or grant, now that there is not a single vet to be blamed for this one...nobody to to pin this win on besides just the youngsters ballin...I know denver was not at full force and they are still winning games, who else do we bench?

I wanted to tank and still wish we did. I wish we wouldve dealt the vets away in the off season to facilitate that.. But at this point i think we are stuck in a range where we aren't winning the lotto unfortunately so better to see something out of the young guys at this point than tank. But I don't think ending up 11th in the West really sounds ideal

Brandon-Clyde · Post #14 » by **Brandon-Clyde** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 4:25 am

Victory GLB pic

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m0ng0 · Post #15 » by **m0ng0** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 4:27 am

Cmon people who do we bench now? Do we shut Scoot and deni down now?

Norm2953 · Post #16 » by **Norm2953** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 4:58 am

Interesting conversation over on the Wizards board for they are still weighing the totality
of their return for Deni.

Unlikely Bub is going to be all star level PG and Brogdon like he was in Portland is always hurt.
It then comes down to a middle FRP + 2 SRP + Bub will be equal to Deni. Nobody knows who
will be in the 2029 draft and it can't be the first pick in the draft, since Portland keeps the
better of their FRP in that draft. It's likely in the end Portland will end up the winner in that
draft unless the 2029 draft is still a lottery pick.

Shem · Post #17 » by **Shem** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 3:38 pm

PDXKnight wrote:Banton needs to go

What do you mean? He played well.

Blazinaway · Post #18 » by **Blazinaway** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 3:43 pm

Deni is awesome, gotta say I have been pleasantly surprised by Duop's improved play, especially on the defensive side. Has he gotten stronger? seems like he has more of a "presence" these days

Sinobas · Post #19 » by **Sinobas** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 3:48 pm

Norm2953 wrote:Interesting conversation over on the Wizards board for they are still weighing the totality
of their return for Deni.

Unlikely Bub is going to be all star level PG and Brogdon like he was in Portland is always hurt.
It then comes down to a middle FRP + 2 SRP + Bub will be equal to Deni. Nobody knows who
will be in the 2029 draft and it can't be the first pick in the draft, since Portland keeps the
better of their FRP in that draft. It's likely in the end Portland will end up the winner in that
draft unless the 2029 draft is still a lottery pick.

They should be devastated. Deni is a franchise cornerstone now. A player being as good as he is on both ends is very rare. Not only would Bub have to develop into a very good player, they'd also have to hit that other pick out of the ball park. And that pick most likely won't even be in the top half of the draft.

dckingsfan · Post #20 » by **dckingsfan** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 3:52 pm

Norm2953 wrote:Interesting conversation over on the Wizards board for they are still weighing the totality of their return for Deni.

Unlikely Bub is going to be all star level PG and Brogdon like he was in Portland is always hurt. It then comes down to a middle FRP + 2 SRP + Bub will be equal to Deni. Nobody knows who will be in the 2029 draft and it can't be the first pick in the draft, since Portland keeps the better of their FRP in that draft. It's likely in the end Portland will end up the winner in that draft unless the 2029 draft is still a lottery pick.

Kind of a win for both clubs. The Wizards wanted to tank hard and play their youngsters. Mission accomplished.

I think they found out the following on their youngsters. Sarr isn't going to be a defensive C, so he needs to play PF and probably has the game to do it. Possibly a 3-5 option on a good team if he develops. Bilal didn't really take a step forward this year. 4-6 on a good team if he develops. Bub, wasn't all that 3 or 4th guard on a good team. They picked up AJ Johnson as well, we shall see. Vukcevic has played decent, maybe a backup C. George hasn't been all that but shows signs. Now, having said all that - a player or two could break out and then then nailed it. Likely some of those players will need to be traded for other draft assets.

So, they are going to the lottery (probably the next two seasons) hunting for their #1.

Portland got Deni for Bub, that '29 pick and those SRPs. Probably a good return if he keeps playing like this - much less if he continues to improve. But Cronin can easily turn the lemonade into lemons, so we will see.

Clingan, Scoot, Sharpe (on a good contract), Walker, Avdija and Camara wouldn't be a bad group to build on. But as folks point out, there is no #1. But... Scoot is quietly improving on both the offensive and defensive end. Clingan is showing signs of being able to be a defensive anchor (and next to Camara & Deni) that is a solid defensive unit and Walker rounds out the forward position nicely.

That is why I liked Sinobas' idea of trying to move any combo of Sharpe, Simons, Williams, Thybulle or Ayton for that number 1. Just way easier said than done and probably not happening with Cronin at the steering wheel. I kind of feel that Sabonis would be a #1 on this team.