Blazers (3-4) @ Kings (2-4)

blind prophet · Post #1 » by **blind prophet** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 1:03 am

Fox & Lyles out once again

Blazers missing Williams, Wainright, Scoot, Simons

Vegas has the Kings favored by 7.5

Portland 2-2 on the road

blind prophet · Post #2 » by **blind prophet** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 1:07 am

Some thoughts

Shaedon Sharpe is supposedly looking great so far this season. Will be interesting to see how our guard/wing handles the athleticism.

That whole must win game argument is lame to me, meh. But I think it is important to set a tougher tone here soon, better if that starts tonight. We need to be real good at home this year to see improvements.

Our fanbase is loyal, but this forum probably either needs absolute trash play or something positive to get going. I'd prefer it isn't trashplay.

JRoy · Post #3 » by **JRoy** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 1:23 am

blind prophet wrote:Some thoughts

Shaedon Sharpe is supposedly looking great so far this season. Will be interesting to see how our guard/wing handles the athleticism.

That whole must win game argument is lame to me, meh. But I think it is important to set a tougher tone here soon, better if that starts tonight. We need to be real good at home this year to see improvements.

Our fanbase is loyal, but this forum probably either needs absolute trash play or something positive to get going. I'd prefer it isn't trashplay.

Sharpe does look pretty good, finding shots within the offense and converting at a pretty good clip, not getting lost on defense so much and moving the ball.

Ayton is rebounding well on both ends. He’s a perplexing player; talented but cannot tolerate contact and can’t set a good screen.

Grant is scoring on high volume and forcing shots, which isn’t great but POR really needs his offense.

POR is not tough to beat. We compete but lack talent. Drive to the basket early and often and chalk up the W.

blind prophet · Post #4 » by **blind prophet** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 2:57 am

Keon starting?

Great we have such a known commodity to experiment with.

blind prophet · Post #5 » by **blind prophet** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 3:14 am

Sure let's let Ellis inbound and hit the bottom of the backboard.

Post #6 » by **City of Trees** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 3:21 am

Sabonis the real life MJ "and I took it personally" meme

madskillz8 · Post #7 » by **madskillz8** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 3:24 am

Very aggressive start by Sabonis. Hope he can sustain.

And I like the fact we are giving Keon a chance. So far, he did a better job than Colby in terms of bringing the ball up under pressure.

blind prophet · Post #8 » by **blind prophet** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 3:31 am

madskillz8 wrote:Very aggressive start by Sabonis. Hope he can sustain.

And I like the fact we are giving Keon a chance. So far, he did a better job than Colby in terms of bringing the ball up under pressure.

When he was playing in the summer I remember hearing how he could be a primary ball handler. I didn't see it, thought it would take some time.

Post #9 » by **City of Trees** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 3:31 am

Davion back to his normal role

Kessler Edwards in over Duarte

Len over McGee

Keon Ellis leapfrogs into the starting role

I'm not mad at any of it.

blind prophet · Post #10 » by **blind prophet** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 3:34 am

Good gamble by Brown.

He's got the young & hungry guys picking up full court a bit.

Post #11 » by **City of Trees** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 3:37 am

method: only players from the original beam team get minutes

BoogieTime · Post #12 » by **BoogieTime** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 3:48 am

Len where you at?

Stop playing games, backup center is set with him going forward

JRoy · Post #13 » by **JRoy** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 3:52 am

madskillz8 wrote:Very aggressive start by Sabonis. Hope he can sustain.

And I like the fact we are giving Keon a chance. So far, he did a better job than Colby in terms of bringing the ball up under pressure.

Don’t drink the koolaid.

Post #14 » by **City of Trees** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 3:53 am

Non beam team player comes in - lead disappears

I've cracked the code.

Post #15 » by **KF10** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 3:59 am

Barnes needs to wake up.

blind prophet · Post #16 » by **blind prophet** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 4:00 am

Barnes with some crapola D on Grant tonight.

blind prophet · Post #17 » by **blind prophet** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 4:01 am

KF10 wrote:Barnes needs to wake up.

Both he and Grant haven't been guarding each other well tonight. There have been a few times Barnes didn't properly close out or make it hard for him to shoot.

blind prophet · Post #18 » by **blind prophet** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 4:03 am

Looks like Brown actually took Barnes out over that.

BoogieTime · Post #19 » by **BoogieTime** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 4:08 am

I'm about ready with Keegan...

Post #20 » by **KF10** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 4:09 am

blind prophet wrote:
KF10 wrote:Barnes needs to wake up.

Both he and Grant haven't been guarding each other well tonight. There have been a few times Barnes didn't properly close out or make it hard for him to shoot.

True.

Barnes is suppose to be the “steady “ presence and reliable source of production. He, instead, looks neither.

He hasn’t look good at all since his first game of the season.