Oh, that's interesting. I see what you did there. I was taken aback for a second.
Game Day: Blazers (41-29) @ Suns (48-21), Thurs 5/13/21
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"Be Legendary."
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First I thought he just pushed his body but he hit his elbow too.
"Be Legendary."
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The picture was on the front page of NBA.com:Superbone wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 12:01 amHa ha. I missed that. I'm sure he's soooo relieved.Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 9:37 pmGotta appreciate the massive hug for Booker by Dario.
Book looks like, "Dude! Too much!"
And from the other side:
"Be Legendary."
Re: Game Day: Blazers (41-29) @ Suns (48-21), Thurs 5/13/21
Nail biter at the end, really could've gone either way but good to see us battle and pull out a needed win. I was worried about Nurk and Kanter beating us up inside, but we did a good job limiting them especially on the boards. Mikal with 11 rebounds was huge, as was his shotmaking. He can score well on designed plays, which we seem to run earlier in games for him. Wonder if that will pick up a bit more in the playoffs.
Payne was huge with 21/6/5 off the bench. Hopefully he's peaking at the right time for us. Dario and Frank did their best and I thought played some good defense and did a good enough job on the boards. But like we saw last season, they just can't matchup physically against other starters. Dario and Frank missed a bunch of chip shots around the rim that add up throughout the game. I'd also like to see more high post offense thru Dario, like we saw in the bubble. He's not as effective in the PnR and asking to finish in the paint. Rather see him looking to pass or take bigs off the dribble.
Payne was huge with 21/6/5 off the bench. Hopefully he's peaking at the right time for us. Dario and Frank did their best and I thought played some good defense and did a good enough job on the boards. But like we saw last season, they just can't matchup physically against other starters. Dario and Frank missed a bunch of chip shots around the rim that add up throughout the game. I'd also like to see more high post offense thru Dario, like we saw in the bubble. He's not as effective in the PnR and asking to finish in the paint. Rather see him looking to pass or take bigs off the dribble.
Re: Game Day: Blazers (41-29) @ Suns (48-21), Thurs 5/13/21
Except win.Superbone wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 12:04 amIf we play the Blazers in the playoffs, we're going to need a new defensive scheme against Lillard. That's for sure. He did everything he wanted. And I mean everything.bajanguy008 wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 10:16 pmThat 4th quarter was stress
Yikes
Our team D to start the 4th was so bad. Dame got to iso against Craig with no help and we didn't rotate to force him to pass not once in the first 2mins
Ya let Dame get a quick 7-9pts and good luck expecting him to cool off especially in the 4th
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Yea Shel, that's a good point on Dario and the high post
His savvy and passing is how the whole "Connector" title came up and haven't seen much of that recently.
That's a cool reference from CP3. That 2 guard lineup with him and Jack definitely was a thing back in the day.
I know some wondered about Cam's minutes and Monty taking him out or not riding him when he's hot. There was actually an adjustment made though, Cam came in for CP3 mid third quarter as usual and then Monty usually brings back CP3 at the start of the 4th.
Cam out CP3 in
Book out Jevon in
Monty brought back CP for Book, Cam stayed in and Jevon didn't play in the 2nd half. After staying in Cam goes for 11pts and an assist fore Book comes in. I get why persons would have not want him subbed but to play the last 18mins of the game and leaving Book on the bench would have been quite some decision
It all worked out in the end and but Hey he was on the court to close on that last possession with 4secs left
His savvy and passing is how the whole "Connector" title came up and haven't seen much of that recently.
That's a cool reference from CP3. That 2 guard lineup with him and Jack definitely was a thing back in the day.
I know some wondered about Cam's minutes and Monty taking him out or not riding him when he's hot. There was actually an adjustment made though, Cam came in for CP3 mid third quarter as usual and then Monty usually brings back CP3 at the start of the 4th.
Cam out CP3 in
Book out Jevon in
Monty brought back CP for Book, Cam stayed in and Jevon didn't play in the 2nd half. After staying in Cam goes for 11pts and an assist fore Book comes in. I get why persons would have not want him subbed but to play the last 18mins of the game and leaving Book on the bench would have been quite some decision
It all worked out in the end and but Hey he was on the court to close on that last possession with 4secs left
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Payne in May (6 games) - 21.3 Min, 60.0 % FG% 61.9 3P%, 100% FT%, 2.3 Reb, 3.7 Ast, 13.5 Pts
Payne's last 4 games - 22.5 Min, 64.1 FG%, 73.3 3P%, 100% FT%, 2.8 Reb, 3.5 Ast, 16.8 Pts
Payne's last 3 games - 23.1 Min, 69.0 FG%, 66.7 3P%, 100% FT%, 3.3 Reb, 3.7 Ast, 17.3 Pts
Payne's last 4 games - 22.5 Min, 64.1 FG%, 73.3 3P%, 100% FT%, 2.8 Reb, 3.5 Ast, 16.8 Pts
Payne's last 3 games - 23.1 Min, 69.0 FG%, 66.7 3P%, 100% FT%, 3.3 Reb, 3.7 Ast, 17.3 Pts
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Payne as a Suns - 66 GP, 48.2 FG%, 44.9 3P%, 88.5 FT%, 2.6 Reb, 3.5 Ast, 8.5 Pts
The Suns are 57-21 since signing Payne.
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Re: Game Day: Blazers (41-29) @ Suns (48-21), Thurs 5/13/21
I’m surprised no one is mentioning the coaching snafu by Stotts. By challenging that last call they used their final timeout. Had they not done that. They’d have had a chance to set up a half court play with 2.whatever on the clock.
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I think I would have done the same thing in his position. In real time, I didn't think he got fouled and was mad that they took the putback opportunity away from Bridges. But if you win that challenge, it's a jump ball and realistically probably a win for the Blazers. So I didn't think it was a bad move on his part.MightyMoog wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 7:26 amI’m surprised no one is mentioning the coaching snafu by Stotts. By challenging that last call they used their final timeout. Had they not done that. They’d have had a chance to set up a half court play with 2.whatever on the clock.
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Cam my guy
What kinda hat is that smh lol
What kinda hat is that smh lol
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Re: Game Day: Blazers (41-29) @ Suns (48-21), Thurs 5/13/21
Ya that’s how I feel as well. Hard to not challenge there...if it’s overturned, and until that one angle showed up, it looked like it would be, it’s a win for Portland. They challenged very quick though...I wonder if Stotts asked Powell if he fouled him or not.wpmiller42 wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 7:33 amI think I would have done the same thing in his position. In real time, I didn't think he got fouled and was mad that they took the putback opportunity away from Bridges. But if you win that challenge, it's a jump ball and realistically probably a win for the Blazers. So I didn't think it was a bad move on his part.MightyMoog wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 7:26 amI’m surprised no one is mentioning the coaching snafu by Stotts. By challenging that last call they used their final timeout. Had they not done that. They’d have had a chance to set up a half court play with 2.whatever on the clock.
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The foul should have been called before the ball was even inbounded. Booker was being held the whole time.Split T wrote:Ya that’s how I feel as well. Hard to not challenge there...if it’s overturned, and until that one angle showed up, it looked like it would be, it’s a win for Portland. They challenged very quick though...I wonder if Stotts asked Powell if he fouled him or not.wpmiller42 wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 7:33 amI think I would have done the same thing in his position. In real time, I didn't think he got fouled and was mad that they took the putback opportunity away from Bridges. But if you win that challenge, it's a jump ball and realistically probably a win for the Blazers. So I didn't think it was a bad move on his part.MightyMoog wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 7:26 amI’m surprised no one is mentioning the coaching snafu by Stotts. By challenging that last call they used their final timeout. Had they not done that. They’d have had a chance to set up a half court play with 2.whatever on the clock.
Oh yeah, Dario sucks. Badly.
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Re: Game Day: Blazers (41-29) @ Suns (48-21), Thurs 5/13/21
The way the rules are though, it’s highly unlikely to be overturned. Regardless, if Powell felt he fouled or not. The only way it would be overturned, is if he had not touched him at all, and he should’ve known that he had, even if he felt that it wasn’t a foul. It’s a typical playing not to lose, then trying to win type of scenario. The only justification I could think of, is that they thought there was only .9 on the clock. Which was what it originally read before the replay. I think having last possession in today’s NBA is a huge advantage.Split T wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 8:06 amYa that’s how I feel as well. Hard to not challenge there...if it’s overturned, and until that one angle showed up, it looked like it would be, it’s a win for Portland. They challenged very quick though...I wonder if Stotts asked Powell if he fouled him or not.wpmiller42 wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 7:33 amI think I would have done the same thing in his position. In real time, I didn't think he got fouled and was mad that they took the putback opportunity away from Bridges. But if you win that challenge, it's a jump ball and realistically probably a win for the Blazers. So I didn't think it was a bad move on his part.MightyMoog wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 7:26 amI’m surprised no one is mentioning the coaching snafu by Stotts. By challenging that last call they used their final timeout. Had they not done that. They’d have had a chance to set up a half court play with 2.whatever on the clock.
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Right, I think seeing the replay makes it seem like a bad decision. And end result makes it a bad decision...but it was also just a very quick decision and I don’t think Stotts had the time. When it was challenged, I was sure it would be overturned...then I saw the angle that showed the foul. So hard to fault Stotts, my initial reaction would have been to challenge as well.MightyMoog wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 9:09 amThe way the rules are though, it’s highly unlikely to be overturned. Regardless, if Powell felt he fouled or not. The only way it would be overturned, is if he had not touched him at all, and he should’ve known that he had, even if he felt that it wasn’t a foul. It’s a typical playing not to lose, then trying to win type of scenario. The only justification I could think of, is that they thought there was only .9 on the clock. Which was what it originally read before the replay. I think having last possession in today’s NBA is a huge advantage.Split T wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 8:06 amYa that’s how I feel as well. Hard to not challenge there...if it’s overturned, and until that one angle showed up, it looked like it would be, it’s a win for Portland. They challenged very quick though...I wonder if Stotts asked Powell if he fouled him or not.wpmiller42 wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 7:33 amI think I would have done the same thing in his position. In real time, I didn't think he got fouled and was mad that they took the putback opportunity away from Bridges. But if you win that challenge, it's a jump ball and realistically probably a win for the Blazers. So I didn't think it was a bad move on his part.MightyMoog wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 7:26 amI’m surprised no one is mentioning the coaching snafu by Stotts. By challenging that last call they used their final timeout. Had they not done that. They’d have had a chance to set up a half court play with 2.whatever on the clock.
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They've been a lot more fun to watch, too.The Bobster wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 6:48 amPayne as a Suns - 66 GP, 48.2 FG%, 44.9 3P%, 88.5 FT%, 2.6 Reb, 3.5 Ast, 8.5 Pts
The Suns are 57-21 since signing Payne.
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Re: Game Day: Blazers (41-29) @ Suns (48-21), Thurs 5/13/21
Without the challenge it would have stayed at 0.9 too, right? I don't think they would have reviewed the clock. But still that's enough time if you have a timeout left. I thought it was a bad mistake and that there was no way they could overturn it--that's a judgment call made by the official in real time.MightyMoog wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 9:09 amThe way the rules are though, it’s highly unlikely to be overturned. Regardless, if Powell felt he fouled or not. The only way it would be overturned, is if he had not touched him at all, and he should’ve known that he had, even if he felt that it wasn’t a foul. It’s a typical playing not to lose, then trying to win type of scenario. The only justification I could think of, is that they thought there was only .9 on the clock. Which was what it originally read before the replay. I think having last possession in today’s NBA is a huge advantage.Split T wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 8:06 amYa that’s how I feel as well. Hard to not challenge there...if it’s overturned, and until that one angle showed up, it looked like it would be, it’s a win for Portland. They challenged very quick though...I wonder if Stotts asked Powell if he fouled him or not.wpmiller42 wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 7:33 amI think I would have done the same thing in his position. In real time, I didn't think he got fouled and was mad that they took the putback opportunity away from Bridges. But if you win that challenge, it's a jump ball and realistically probably a win for the Blazers. So I didn't think it was a bad move on his part.MightyMoog wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 7:26 amI’m surprised no one is mentioning the coaching snafu by Stotts. By challenging that last call they used their final timeout. Had they not done that. They’d have had a chance to set up a half court play with 2.whatever on the clock.
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I think they may have checked the clock...they do that in the last two minutes I believe.