Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Portland Trailblazers 11/12/2010

Joel Embust · Post #21 » by **Joel Embust** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 3:47 am

James Harden just wasted a timeout/open shot by going for the drive at the shot clock buzzer.

Post #22 » by **slick_watts** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 3:48 am

The Blazers are on fire and are making everything but even so the defense has been ridiculous. Lack of execution and focus.

It's a serious indoctrination of Scott Brooks that with much of the same players and the same system the defense has fallen apart with the departure of Ron Adams.

It's tough to watch.

BIG EDDIE · Post #23 » by **BIG EDDIE** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 4:35 am

Somehow we managed so far to win the close games.
WiIl it continue tonight? We shall see.

Joel Embust · Post #24 » by **Joel Embust** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 4:39 am

Maynor and Thabo are awful on both sides.

Post #25 » by **slick_watts** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 4:44 am

Scott Brooks is just demented and here is why:

Last game against Philly, we had a decent size lead heading into the fourth quarter. Brooks decides to trot out an ultra small lineup with Thabo at PF and Krstic at C. Philly then goes on a little run to close the gap to two points, still had the lead but some serious damage was done.

Tonight, against a bigger team than Philly, Brooks does the same exact thing. Starts the fourth quarter with Thabo at PF and the ultra small lineup. Guess what happens? Blazers go on a mini-run and pull away a little bit.

Brooks is putting these guys in a position that makes it tough to win. He wants good defense yet he continually puts Durant at PF, Thabo at PF, Ibaka at C. We have Cole Aldrich on the bench but he's not using him for some reason.

I can't stand this coaching job and these rotations. His 'huddle' of 'play hard' and 'defend' also grates on my nerves. We still might win the game but arrrgh.

Joel Embust · Post #26 » by **Joel Embust** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 4:47 am

Thabo's D hasn't been good and it's 4 vs 5 on offense with him in the lineup. Frustrating game (another one).

Jimmy76 · Post #27 » by **Jimmy76** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 4:47 am

some things are looking better...

but what the **** is up with this defense and Brooks is playing into every possible criticism you could have of him tonight

Joel Embust · Post #28 » by **Joel Embust** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 4:50 am

Giving up an alley oop dunk, really?

Assassin [VII] · Post #29 » by **Assassin [VII]** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 4:50 am

Fernandez is actually placing effort!

Joel Embust · Post #30 » by **Joel Embust** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 4:51 am

Rudy has his breakout game against the Thunder, typical.

Joel Embust · Post #31 » by **Joel Embust** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 4:54 am

So LMA guards KD at the top of the key and Durant settles for the jumpshot, alright..

Joel Embust · Post #32 » by **Joel Embust** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 4:57 am

Eleqtrique wrote:So LMA guards KD at the top of the key and Durant settles for the jumpshot, alright..

And now he goes for the drive and floater, good boy.

Assassin [VII] · Post #33 » by **Assassin [VII]** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:00 am

Block by Westbrook!

Assassin [VII] · Post #34 » by **Assassin [VII]** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:02 am

Durant is on fire. :onfire:

Post #35 » by **slick_watts** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:03 am

Defense leads to offense. The intensity on defense has gone up a bit and KD's thrown in some inspired shots. Nice to see the guys play with some fire.

Joel Embust · Post #36 » by **Joel Embust** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:03 am

Kevin Durant, you know you're **** when he has that look in his eyes!

Assassin [VII] · Post #37 » by **Assassin [VII]** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:06 am

Grab the rebounds!

HeartSouloma · Post #38 » by **HeartSouloma** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:06 am

KD was on fire! But now Por is up by one!!! COME ON OKC!!!! WE NEED THIS WIN!

Jimmy76 · Post #39 » by **Jimmy76** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:06 am

I love this team I love these players

Joel Embust · Post #40 » by **Joel Embust** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:07 am

fundamentals, fundamentals