Whiteside

IBetYou · 08-13-20, 10:16 PM

Thought Tyler Johnson didn't work for the Suns anymore. Their MVP tonight.

rm18 · 08-13-20, 10:23 PM

Originally posted by IBetYou

Thought Tyler Johnson didn't work for the Suns anymore. Their MVP tonight.

He is trying to break Ish Smith's record for the most 18 foot pullup jumpers in a row.

IBetYou · 08-13-20, 10:39 PM

Blazers just let LeVert get where ever he wants all game then at the very end decide no, we're going to make him shoot it for once. Brick!

IBetYou · 08-13-20, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by rm18

He is trying to break Ish Smith's record for the most 18 foot pullup jumpers in a row.

I assumed he was washed-up. Still not sure why the Suns let him go. Strange team

eastvan09 · 08-13-20, 10:43 PM

I turned on the stream to watch the 4th Q. Portland survived but their defense is porous.

I'm watching Portland and wondering how they can get a stop on D when they need one. I don't usually watch Portland games and I realize they are down Rodney Hood and Trevor Ariza.

eastvan09 · 08-13-20, 10:44 PM

Originally posted by IBetYou

Blazers just let LeVert get where ever he wants all game then at the very end decide no, we're going to make him shoot it for once. Brick!

Exactly my thought! Portland didn't seem to have any defensive strategy.

IBetYou · 08-13-20, 10:52 PM

Originally posted by eastvan09

Exactly my thought! Portland didn't seem to have any defensive strategy.

Terry Stotts is known as an offensive coach. He has a lot of dead wood on his roster tbf. Anthony just doesn't play much help defense while Whiteside has great length but not the brains to use it properly. Trent is their defensive wing but he's only 6'5 (LeVert 6'7). But even so... LOL

eastvan09 · 08-15-20, 01:14 AM

Originally posted by IBetYou

Terry Stotts is known as an offensive coach. He has a lot of dead wood on his roster tbf. Anthony just doesn't play much help defense while Whiteside has great length but not the brains to use it properly. Trent is their defensive wing but he's only 6'5 (LeVert 6'7). But even so... LOL

If Blazers win the play in. The Lakers will have their way with them offensively.

IBetYou · 08-15-20, 02:24 PM

Seeing it again here. Whiteside checks in, Grizz go on a 15-2 run in 3mins... extraordinary

rm18 · 08-15-20, 02:45 PM

Melton has the highest +/- on Memphis by far this year but they don't like to play him.

IBetYou · 08-15-20, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by rm18

Melton has the highest +/- on Memphis by far this year but they don't like to play him.

Well he's not a pg and not a good shooter. Tough to give someone like that major mins. Him & Morant in the lineup together is a poor shooting lineup.

IBetYou · 08-15-20, 02:50 PM

I like Grayson Allen. Talented player.

IBetYou · 08-15-20, 03:22 PM

Every score come over Whiteside LOL. Clarke having a career night.

IBetYou · 08-15-20, 03:25 PM

Blazers losing Collins a big blow for the Blazers. I don't like him either but he defends at least. They should play Gabriel vs Clarke. He plays hard.

eastvan09 · 08-15-20, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by IBetYou

Every score come over Whiteside LOL. Clarke having a career night.

He was -13 and Nurkic was +18.
Who will Whiteside guard against the Lakers, Dwight Howard? Geez.

eastvan09 · 08-15-20, 07:43 PM

Originally posted by IBetYou

Blazers losing Collins a big blow for the Blazers. I don't like him either but he defends at least. They should play Gabriel vs Clarke. He plays hard.

If Collins is out for game 2 against the Lakers, I wonder who starts at 4. Maybe this Gabriel gets solid bench minutes. I don't know anything about him until today.

IBetYou · 08-15-20, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by eastvan09

If Collins is out for game 2 against the Lakers, I wonder who starts at 4. Maybe this Gabriel gets solid bench minutes. I don't know anything about him until today.

That would be a good bet. Personally I think they should move Anthony over to the 4 and plug Hezonja into the lineup. He had the game of his life vs L.James as a Knick last year; even shutting him down and screaming in his face on the final play as I recall.

Problem with Gabriel is he can't defend Davis and he can't shoot the three so you're losing both battles there. Think you gotta put Anthony on Davis and double on the catch every time. There's also the problem of Anthony guarding James

IBetYou · 08-15-20, 08:18 PM

Here... no he didn't scream, blocked his shot though. Blazers have to kick the tires on him. A disappointment on the season but an X-factor in the series?

IBetYou · 08-15-20, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by eastvan09

He was -13 and Nurkic was +18.
Who will Whiteside guard against the Lakers, Dwight Howard? Geez.

He wont guard anyone

eastvan09 · 08-16-20, 01:50 AM

Originally posted by IBetYou

That would be a good bet. Personally I think they should move Anthony over to the 4 and plug Hezonja into the lineup. He had the game of his life vs L.James as a Knick last year; even shutting him down and screaming in his face on the final play as I recall.

Problem with Gabriel is he can't defend Davis and he can't shoot the three so you're losing both battles there. Think you gotta put Anthony on Davis and double on the catch every time. There's also the problem of Anthony guarding James

Interesting. I wonder if Stott can make the best roster decision to make them as competitive as possible. I wonder if he will do as you suggest.

eastvan09 · 08-16-20, 01:54 AM

Originally posted by IBetYou

Here... no he didn't scream, blocked his shot though. Blazers have to kick the tires on him. A disappointment on the season but an X-factor in the series?

Mine as well kick the tires on him to guard James.