Game 78: Portland vs Chicago 5: 00pm Chargetv and KUNP

Brandon-Clyde · Post #1 » by **Brandon-Clyde** » Fri Apr 4, 2025 2:03 am

Vs

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GLB of the game Mirei Kiritani

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zzaj · Post #2 » by **zzaj** » Fri Apr 4, 2025 10:25 pm

Not going to continue to get my panties in a bunch if the Blazers win this one--clearly what I would prefer as a fan does not align with what the organization thinks is important.

...but the Blazers could still catch San Antonio for the 8th pick, and a 26% chance at a Top 4 pick.

At number 9 they have a 20% chance at a Top 4 pick.

Number 7 would have had a 32% chance, but nooooooooooo. lol

Tonight will be a good test for Clingan vs. Vuc.

EDIT: I also want to point out that a Top 4 pick has TREMENDOUS value on draft day. That alone would be reason enough for an organization trying to improve the roster to shoot for one. If your only viable avenue for talent upgrades is via draft and trades, you may as well improve both.

Walton1one · Post #3 » by **Walton1one** » Fri Apr 4, 2025 11:06 pm

Looks like Camara & Reath are out, maybe Simons as well and now Avdija is listed as questionable.

Brandon-Clyde · Post #4 » by **Brandon-Clyde** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 12:09 am

1st quarter GLB pic

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Brandon-Clyde · Post #5 » by **Brandon-Clyde** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 12:36 am

2nd quarter GLB pic

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zzaj · Post #6 » by **zzaj** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 12:37 am

Man. Chicago sucks.

zzaj · Post #7 » by **zzaj** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 1:06 am

Nice defensive stint by Rupert in that 1st half. If he ever can figure out how to play offense, he might be 2 years away.

I haven't watched Giddy much in CHI, but I know they love him--he looks pretty rough tonight.

Matas showing a coupla things.

Are the refs ever going to call a foul against Chicago? I can't remember a Blazer game that only had 2 FTs in the first half. Blazer will lose if the Bulls continue to get 6x the amount of FTA.

Brandon-Clyde · Post #8 » by **Brandon-Clyde** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 1:09 am

3rd quarter GLB pic

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PDXKnight · Post #9 » by **PDXKnight** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 1:23 am

Would be nice to lose this for the standings

PDXKnight · Post #10 » by **PDXKnight** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 1:23 am

zzaj wrote:Nice defensive stint by Rupert in that 1st half. If he ever can figure out how to play offense, he might be 2 years away.

I haven't watched Giddy much in CHI, but I know they love him--he looks pretty rough tonight.

Matas showing a coupla things.

Are the refs ever going to call a foul against Chicago? I can't remember a Blazer game that only had 2 FTs in the first half. Blazer will lose if the Bulls continue to get 6x the amount of FTA.

Man Rupert always feels 2 years away :lol:

m0ng0 · Post #11 » by **m0ng0** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 1:33 am

What are we supposed to do? Not play the youngsters?

PDXKnight · Post #12 » by **PDXKnight** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 1:42 am

m0ng0 wrote:What are we supposed to do? Not play the youngsters?

Fankly i don't care as long as we lose and DC Scoot Deni and Sharpe show notable improvement. We won way too many games this year it just stinks we couldn't have done the tanking in a draft like this

Brandon-Clyde · Post #13 » by **Brandon-Clyde** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 1:47 am

4th quarter GLB pic

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PDXKnight · Post #14 » by **PDXKnight** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 1:53 am

zzaj wrote:Man. Chicago sucks.

Apparently we suck when it counts

PDXKnight · Post #15 » by **PDXKnight** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 2:15 am

Would be fine with Delano gone tbh

Brandon-Clyde · Post #16 » by **Brandon-Clyde** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 2:29 am

Consolation GLB pics

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zzaj · Post #17 » by **zzaj** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 2:29 am

GREAT loss...Blazers put some space between themselves at #9 and CHI at #10.

Was following that SAS game, they lost by 1pt. It would have been huge if they won...oh well.

Deni still soldiering on. it's been intersting seeing him handle PG duties these games with Scoot and Ant out. I don't think that's his full time role moving forward, but it's good to see him getting some experience there...certainly valuable.

To my eyes, this game was called in favor of Chicago. I feel like if the Blazers would have gotten a few more shooting calls their way they could have closed the gap...but oh well. FT disparity was 18:31, Chicago...

White/Giddy/Vuc/Matas is a fun little core for Chicago fans.

BlazersBroncos · Post #18 » by **BlazersBroncos** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 2:32 am

I hate myself for liking Benton early this year. He is a dime a dozen chucker who might as well be 6’2 considering the way he plays.

Rayan should have been getting PT since the ASB. See what we have.

Blazinaway · Post #19 » by **Blazinaway** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 2:34 am

zzaj wrote:GREAT loss...Blazers put some space between themselves at #9 and CHI at #10.

Was following that SAS game, they lost by 1pt. It would have been huge if they won...oh well.

Deni still soldiering on. it's been intersting seeing him handle PG duties these games with Scoot and Ant out. I don't think that's his full time role moving forward, but it's good to see him getting some experience there...certainly valuable.

White/Giddy/Vuc/Matas is a nice little core for Chicago.

To my eyes, this game was called in favor of Chicago. I feel like if the Blazers would have gotten a few more shooting calls their way they could have closed the gap...but oh well. FT disparity was 18:31, Chicago...

White/Giddy/Vuc/Matas is a fun little core for Chicago fans.

yep we needed that loss, another great game by Deni

PDXKnight · Post #20 » by **PDXKnight** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 3:09 am

BlazersBroncos wrote:I hate myself for liking Benton early this year. He is a dime a dozen chucker who might as well be 6’2 considering the way he plays.

Rayan should have been getting PT since the ASB. See what we have.

Yeah banton never has impressed me. Wouldn't want to see him here another season regardless of cost or what other moves we make