Game 8: Portland vs Sacramento 7:00pm SNW

Brandon-Clyde · Post #1 » by **Brandon-Clyde** » Sat Jan 9, 2021 2:44 am

vs

Time: 7:00pm
Place: Sacramento
TV: SNW

GLB of the game Kaley Cuoco

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JRoy · Post #2 » by **JRoy** » Sat Jan 9, 2021 3:42 pm

We need to get this one SAC is terrible.

Epicurus · Post #3 » by **Epicurus** » Sat Jan 9, 2021 4:34 pm

JRoy wrote:We need to get this one SAC is terrible.

record is about the same and their highest minute lineup (aka regular starters) is net 12.1 compared to the similiar Blazer line up of net 1.1. Going to need a much more from the starters than overall thusfar.

JRoy · Post #4 » by **JRoy** » Sat Jan 9, 2021 4:37 pm

Might be a good idea to move DJJ to the bench for GTJr

GEE · Post #5 » by **GEE** » Sat Jan 9, 2021 5:53 pm

JRoy wrote:Might be a good idea to move DJJ to the bench for GTJr

I will give Stotts kudos for last games win, and think alot had to do with him getting the player rotations correct by keeping a balanced lineup on the floor at all times, limiting Melo, and splitting Dame and CJ's playing time with the use of GTJ. A 3 guard rotation with Dame/CJ/GTJ with just a handful for Simons, is what I've been crying for.

Your suggestion of returning to small ball makes me cringe, as I think it is exactly Stott's biggest weakness in the past... going small. GTJ should play SG only, except in special circumstances like in last game just before half, when Jones picked 2 quick cheap fouls and needed to come out. Maybe in the 3-point lineup as well, but how GTJ was used in the last game, I thought was was near perfect.

The change, that I think would improve the team is switching up the forwards a little, which again, to Stott's credit, he did in the last game. What I mean is, between the 4 forwards we mostly use for the SF and PF positions, I would prefer the balance of a Hood/ROCO, with Jones/Melo off the bench, or vice versa, the opposite starting Melo and Jones. Either way, I see a better offense/defense mixture, verses the early, mostly defense Jones/ROCO starting with mostly offense Hood/Melo off the bench. Just a tweak really, but a possible fix IMO.

My suggestions should also help to keep all players fresh for the playoffs, as I worry about burnout from ROCO and Jones Jr. already... Dame and CJ to a slightly lesser extent. I also hope to see, in the coming weeks, Simons and Giles maybe get a few minutes early in games. If they play well enough, maybe a few in the 2nd half as well. Little too, but that might be too much to ask. Simons, I just want to keep taking the small steps forward that he's been doing so well, but Giles IMO has earned at least the opportunity for a few MPG as well. I think Little could help some too, but I really just want this type of depth through the long, middle part of the regular season, with likely few to none in the playoffs for any of these three.

BlazersBroncos · Post #6 » by **BlazersBroncos** » Sat Jan 9, 2021 6:12 pm

Moving DJJ to the bench in favor of GTJ isnt small ball. They are the exact same height. DJJ just has a freakish wingspan. I would argue that GTJ actually is bigger and stronger too. I dont see the move as conceding to small ball in any way.

GEE · Post #7 » by **GEE** » Sat Jan 9, 2021 6:24 pm

BlazersBroncos wrote:Moving DJJ to the bench in favor of GTJ isnt small ball. They are the exact same height. DJJ just has a freakish wingspan. I would argue that GTJ actually is bigger and stronger too. I dont see the move as conceding to small ball in any way.

Their height is about the only similarity though... The games' of these two players are quite different. Both are solid defenders too, but still, quite different.

JRoy · Post #8 » by **JRoy** » Sat Jan 9, 2021 7:36 pm

GEE wrote:
JRoy wrote:Might be a good idea to move DJJ to the bench for GTJr

I will give Stotts kudos for last games win, and think alot had to do with him getting the player rotations correct by keeping a balanced lineup on the floor at all times, limiting Melo, and splitting Dame and CJ's playing time with the use of GTJ. A 3 guard rotation with Dame/CJ/GTJ with just a handful for Simons, is what I've been crying for.

Your suggestion of returning to small ball makes me cringe, as I think it is exactly Stott's biggest weakness in the past... going small. GTJ should play SG only, except in special circumstances like in last game just before half, when Jones picked 2 quick cheap fouls and needed to come out. Maybe in the 3-point lineup as well, but how GTJ was used in the last game, I thought was was near perfect.

The change, that I think would improve the team is switching up the forwards a little, which again, to Stott's credit, he did in the last game. What I mean is, between the 4 forwards we mostly use for the SF and PF positions, I would prefer the balance of a Hood/ROCO, with Jones/Melo off the bench, or vice versa, the opposite starting Melo and Jones. Either way, I see a better offense/defense mixture, verses the early, mostly defense Jones/ROCO starting with mostly offense Hood/Melo off the bench. Just a tweak really, but a possible fix IMO.

My suggestions should also help to keep all players fresh for the playoffs, as I worry about burnout from ROCO and Jones Jr. already... Dame and CJ to a slightly lesser extent. I also hope to see, in the coming weeks, Simons and Giles maybe get a few minutes early in games. If they play well enough, maybe a few in the 2nd half as well. Little too, but that might be too much to ask. Simons, I just want to keep taking the small steps forward that he's been doing so well, but Giles IMO has earned at least the opportunity for a few MPG as well. I think Little could help some too, but I really just want this type of depth through the long, middle part of the regular season, with likely few to none in the playoffs for any of these three.

Minimizing the time with both Kanter and Carmelo on the floor at the same time, or at least playing them with more defense oriented players around them was my intended meaning.

I’m not a fan of GTJr playing extended minutes at sf when we have actual nba sfs on the roster, unlike last year.

ducler · Post #9 » by **ducler** » Sun Jan 10, 2021 12:01 am

Read on Twitter

Sinobas · Post #10 » by **Sinobas** » Sun Jan 10, 2021 2:01 am

Seems like we're still living and dying by the 3, despite the improved depth and defensive wings.....

Brandon-Clyde · Post #11 » by **Brandon-Clyde** » Sun Jan 10, 2021 3:12 am

1st quarter GLB pic

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Sinobas · Post #12 » by **Sinobas** » Sun Jan 10, 2021 3:40 am

Offense has really been cooking over the last two games. (with the regulars on the court anyway)

Brandon-Clyde · Post #13 » by **Brandon-Clyde** » Sun Jan 10, 2021 3:43 am

2nd quarter GLB pic

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Sinobas · Post #14 » by **Sinobas** » Sun Jan 10, 2021 3:48 am

I went downstairs to get some bone broth and egg nog and they eat into the lead

Brandon-Clyde · Post #15 » by **Brandon-Clyde** » Sun Jan 10, 2021 4:14 am

Sinobas wrote:I went downstairs to get some bone broth and egg nog and they eat into the lead

No more going downstairs for you :evil:

Brandon-Clyde · Post #16 » by **Brandon-Clyde** » Sun Jan 10, 2021 4:15 am

3rd quarter GLB pic

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Brandon-Clyde · Post #17 » by **Brandon-Clyde** » Sun Jan 10, 2021 4:56 am

4th quarter GLB pic

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JRoy · Post #18 » by **JRoy** » Sun Jan 10, 2021 5:24 am

Kings are so damn bad

Matt800 · Post #19 » by **Matt800** » Sun Jan 10, 2021 5:42 am

Sure would be great for Portland if CJ can keep this up. A lot of it looks like it starts with him finding and shooting more open 3s and playing a little better on defense.

Also Kanter is almost like cheating with how he somehow gets every rebound or is fouled, and makes most of the shots he takes. I think against the right teams he can be a big part of winning a playoff series.

Brandon-Clyde · Post #20 » by **Brandon-Clyde** » Sun Jan 10, 2021 5:49 am

Victory GLB pic

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