2021-2022 Regular Season Game 56: Orlando Magic (12-43) at Portland Trail Blazers (21-33) - 2/8/22 - 9pm ET

thelead · Post #141 » by **thelead** » Wed Feb 9, 2022 5:11 am

Knightro wrote:
thelead wrote:Back to the 2nd worst record

Don't worry. They'll be SHIPPING GUYS OUT before the week is over.

Not stressed because we're in the mix at least

PrimeThyme · Post #142 » by **PrimeThyme** » Wed Feb 9, 2022 5:14 am

Knightro wrote:I feel like I've said this a dozen times this year, but Wendell is just solid man.

It's really too bad he's not a shotblocker/rim protector, because he's good at just about everything else.

I said this the day we traded for him. I truly see him as an Al Horford type of player for us. Someone I view as a core piece to build with.

I think people who were down on the initial value we got back in the trade just hadn't seen enough of him. He was already a 21-year-old walking double-double who had just battled injuries and confidence issues as a result.

The lack of shot-blocking doesn't take away from much of his value for me. I actually think a mobile shot-blocking 4 like Isaac is the perfect type of player to pair next to him. Unfortunately, I don't know if we will ever see a healthy version of him again, but the idea of it is one that excites me.

Rick Rolled · Post #143 » by **Rick Rolled** » Wed Feb 9, 2022 5:15 am

I’m going to miss Gary Harris an irrational amount for a guy who didn’t play a full season for us. Hope he’s able to help a contender if this was his last game for us.

Post #144 » by **ChosenSavior** » Wed Feb 9, 2022 5:15 am

Nice games from Franz, WCJ, Cole, Okeke and Gary tonight. The ball movement returned and we used our bigs very well in this game.

PrimeThyme · Post #145 » by **PrimeThyme** » Wed Feb 9, 2022 5:25 am

Rick Rolled wrote:I’m going to miss Gary Harris an irrational amount for a guy who didn’t play a full season for us. Hope he’s able to help a contender if this was his last game for us.

Ross to me is the goner. Bamba is the second likeliest to be traded after that. I actually think Harris might stick around. We have the cap space to resign him this summer.

Dating back to his days in Denver, he's well been regarded as an awesome locker room guy to have. One of the best in the league. He's a great defender, has revived his shot, and is just a role model for these young players to look up to.

I'd actually prefer to keep him and have a feeling the FO may feel the same. They constantly preach character and culture. Well, Harris is the embodiment of that.

Post #146 » by **Knightro** » Wed Feb 9, 2022 5:34 am

PrimeThyme wrote:
Rick Rolled wrote:I’m going to miss Gary Harris an irrational amount for a guy who didn’t play a full season for us. Hope he’s able to help a contender if this was his last game for us.

Ross to me is the goner. Bamba is the second likeliest to be traded after that. I actually think Harris might stick around. We have the cap space to resign him this summer.

Dating back to his days in Denver, he's well been regarded as an awesome locker room guy to have. One of the best in the league. He's a great defender, has revived his shot, and is just a role model for these young players to look up to.

I'd actually prefer to keep him and have a feeling the FO may feel the same. They constantly preach character and culture. Well, Harris is the embodiment of that.

No argument from me. I'd be happy to give Harris a 1-year deal if he was willing to take it. I wouldn't go any deeper than that though.

I would have no issue with Ross and Bamba being shipped out by Thursday. Anthony too, but he's not going anywhere right now unfortunately.

The Effect · Post #147 » by **The Effect** » Wed Feb 9, 2022 6:11 am

I missed the game........why did Suggs only play 7 mins and please dont be bad news

Rick Rolled · Post #148 » by **Rick Rolled** » Wed Feb 9, 2022 6:12 am

The Effect wrote:I missed the game........why did Suggs only play 7 mins and please dont be bad news

Sore achilles.

Doesn’t appear to be too serious.

cedric76 · Post #149 » by **cedric76** » Wed Feb 9, 2022 9:44 am

thelead wrote:
PrimeThyme wrote:
ChosenSavior wrote:What was Cole doing there on that last possession? Sigh.

Franz was visibly frustrated. Just unacceptable hero ball. He has to start transitioning away from some of this stuff. Mosley needs to be in his ear.

This is the type of ish I'm talking about. Trade Cole, get a solid vet PG that knows his role and can just hit an open shot, and let Franz do more.

Cole is your Typical 6th man spark of the bench, he is NOT a starter

Let shope we draft Ivey and our Franz/JI/WCJ frontcourt is SET

cedric76 · Post #150 » by **cedric76** » Wed Feb 9, 2022 9:48 am

Knightro wrote:
PrimeThyme wrote:
Rick Rolled wrote:I’m going to miss Gary Harris an irrational amount for a guy who didn’t play a full season for us. Hope he’s able to help a contender if this was his last game for us.

Ross to me is the goner. Bamba is the second likeliest to be traded after that. I actually think Harris might stick around. We have the cap space to resign him this summer.

Dating back to his days in Denver, he's well been regarded as an awesome locker room guy to have. One of the best in the league. He's a great defender, has revived his shot, and is just a role model for these young players to look up to.

I'd actually prefer to keep him and have a feeling the FO may feel the same. They constantly preach character and culture. Well, Harris is the embodiment of that.

No argument from me. I'd be happy to give Harris a 1-year deal if he was willing to take it. I wouldn't go any deeper than that though.

I would have no issue with Ross and Bamba being shipped out by Thursday. Anthony too, but he's not going anywhere right now unfortunately.

TBH if Haris can only fetch us few 2nds, I ll keep him around till the end of the year, he is a great Vet

Let s trade Ross for expiring contract and assets

drsd · Post #151 » by **drsd** » Wed Feb 9, 2022 10:58 am

Nice methodic win. No big swings. Just constant play.

How many games has the man of the match been a bench player now. For me Okeke's play in the 2nd was decisive in this win.

drsd · Post #152 » by **drsd** » Wed Feb 9, 2022 11:01 am

Positivity stat of the game: 113-95

Digging deeper.
1) Light's out 3-ball efficiency 19-38 (50%)
2) Fantastic 3-ball defense 11-38 (29%)
3) A very high assist rate : 34

drsd · Post #153 » by **drsd** » Wed Feb 9, 2022 11:01 am

There were 181 FG attempts combined and 100 total rebounds. THat's wild.

Magic_Kingdom · Post #154 » by **Magic_Kingdom** » Wed Feb 9, 2022 12:09 pm

PrimeThyme wrote:
Knightro wrote:I feel like I've said this a dozen times this year, but Wendell is just solid man.

It's really too bad he's not a shotblocker/rim protector, because he's good at just about everything else.

I said this the day we traded for him. I truly see him as an Al Horford type of player for us. Someone I view as a core piece to build with.

I think people who were down on the initial value we got back in the trade just hadn't seen enough of him. He was already a 21-year-old walking double-double who had just battled injuries and confidence issues as a result.

The lack of shot-blocking doesn't take away from much of his value for me. I actually think a mobile shot-blocking 4 like Isaac is the perfect type of player to pair next to him. Unfortunately, I don't know if we will ever see a healthy version of him again, but the idea of it is one that excites me.

And Carter is younger than Okeke, Fultz, Bamba and Isaac.

Skybox · Post #155 » by **Skybox** » Wed Feb 9, 2022 12:36 pm

So Nurkic shot 8 FTA and so did ORL?

tiderulz · Post #156 » by **tiderulz** » Wed Feb 9, 2022 1:34 pm

ChosenSavior wrote:Nice games from Franz, WCJ, Cole, Okeke and Gary tonight. The ball movement returned and we used our bigs very well in this game.

2 bad games in a row for Wagner, but i do like that he is rebounding more and the assists are nice.

LDNMagic90 · Post #157 » by **LDNMagic90** » Wed Feb 9, 2022 1:34 pm

I think the win is good for team morale, it's not nice getting blown out in back to back games. I know the Blazers have a depleted team now, however for a team like ours it can do wonders. Small lessons on how to bounce back.

tiderulz · Post #158 » by **tiderulz** » Wed Feb 9, 2022 1:36 pm

PrimeThyme wrote:
Rick Rolled wrote:I’m going to miss Gary Harris an irrational amount for a guy who didn’t play a full season for us. Hope he’s able to help a contender if this was his last game for us.

Ross to me is the goner. Bamba is the second likeliest to be traded after that. I actually think Harris might stick around. We have the cap space to resign him this summer.

Dating back to his days in Denver, he's well been regarded as an awesome locker room guy to have. One of the best in the league. He's a great defender, has revived his shot, and is just a role model for these young players to look up to.

I'd actually prefer to keep him and have a feeling the FO may feel the same. They constantly preach character and culture. Well, Harris is the embodiment of that.

I think Harris's defense is more now of reputation than actual play. He hasnt been a good defender for years. Now maybe his injury played a part in that and now that he may be healthy things will turn around.

basketballRob · Post #159 » by **basketballRob** » Wed Feb 9, 2022 1:37 pm

Franz averaging 17.1 PPG in his last 10 games. 54/47/91.

14-28 from three in his last 8 games.

https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/franz-wagner-stats-last-10-games

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tiderulz · Post #160 » by **tiderulz** » Wed Feb 9, 2022 1:39 pm

drsd wrote:Positivity stat of the game: 113-95

Digging deeper.
1) Light's out 3-ball efficiency 19-38 (50%)
2) Fantastic 3-ball defense 11-38 (29%)
3) A very high assist rate : 34

i might normally really like that, until you look at the opponents of Justise Winslow, Ben McLemore, Ellenby, to go with the only legit starters of Simons and Nurkic and their bench was G-league.