Game Thread Mar 09, 2022 08:00PM MT: Jazz vs. Trail Blazers

[jom2003]

Yeah Hughes looked pretty awful tonight. he's been doing absolutely nothing for Portland despite being given decent minutes. fair to say that performance in Toronto was probably an anomaly

 

[MT Steve]

Portland’s garbage unit? I mean the whole team was a garbage unit. Those guys were not benchwarmers coming in cold like our crew and it’s not like the outcome was ever in question.

Fair point. They played much better after I posted that.

 

[Jingled]

This is something I've really noticed recently. The lineup of Gobert and Conley plus three bench players that used to completely dominate, has been really struggling lately.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

This is something I've really noticed recently. The lineup of Gobert and Conley plus three bench players that used to completely dominate, has been really struggling lately.

Niang missing hurts

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Glad I missed this game. Elijah Hughes seems like he really is ***.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

Maybe the NBA should have a forfeit options for games like these. It would be a real tragedy if someone got hurt playing in a game like this. You could still have the scrubs scrimmage, loser buys pizza or something.

I guess it was good to see NAW play a little, although it's hard to take anything away from garbage time.

 

[Isaiah 1:13]

If it can be done, Quin will find a way.

We don’t have to. Up 50 at halftime with 24 more to play? Too risky for this coach I tell ya!

 

[Isaiah 1:13]

Sometimes I think Whiteside just forgets he's playing basketball, then he's like "oh yeah, I'm on the court right now" and does something stupid.

He’s the new Javale McGee! Shaq would put him on Shaqtin a Fool but he’s legitimately afraid of him

 

[Agent#00]

next 11 will be fun. my guess

spurs W
kings W
bucks L
bulls L
clips L
Knicks W
nets L
Celtics L
hornets W
mavs W
clips L

 

[Katastrofica]

next 11 will be fun. my guess

spurs W
kings W
bucks L
bulls L
clips L
Knicks W
nets L
Celtics L
hornets W
mavs W
clips L

Wer not gonna lose 6 of 11 games trust me

 

[LogGrad98]

next 11 will be fun. my guess

spurs W
kings W
bucks L
bulls L
clips L
Knicks W
nets L
Celtics L
hornets W
mavs W
clips L

Nah. We will lose at least 2 that we should win, and vice versa (here in red). And 2 of the others will be wins. Something like this, going 7 and 4:

spurs W
kings W (L)
bucks L (W)
bulls L
clips L - Win
Knicks W
nets L - Win
Celtics L
hornets W (L)
mavs W
clips L (W)

 

[kabenac]

Portland has such a sorry roster.

It was nice to see Forrest outplay Conley.

And I think Juancho deserves some actual minutes. This dude is intriguing. He runs the floor well and can shoot.

 

[kabenac]

I thought it was fun watching Dok, NAW, butler and the rest. They werent great but I was entertained.

It was surprising seeing NAW get all those assists in such a short time. Clarkson could learn something from him.

 

[One Brow]

Glad I missed this game. Elijah Hughes seems like he really is ***.

Obviously, if he had played for us more, he would have developed and be a good player.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Obviously, if he had played for us more, he would have developed and be a good player.

I do think he is the kind of player who probably needs to be in the right situation, around other good players, not as a guy getting stats on a bad team.

That being said you have to perform WAYYYYY better than he has if your given a golden opportunity like this. He's in danger of being the worst player in the league at this point.

Just an insane error on Dennis Lindsey's part. He went for a package of Udoka Azubuke and Elijah Hughes instead of taking Desmond Bane. Both those players might be out the league 2 years from now and Bane might be an All-Star two years from now.

Bane could easily be the difference between Utah winning a championship and not winning a championship. Obviously he wouldnt have developed here as quickly as he did in Memphis, but post-Ingles injury he would have had a huge surge for this Utah team. Just a shame.

 

[Isaiah 1:13]

Portland has such a sorry roster.

It was nice to see Forrest outplay Conley.

And I think Juancho deserves some actual minutes. This dude is intriguing. He runs the floor well and can shoot.

I am very intrigued with this player, both his demeanor and his potential. I looked up his stats and his per 36 numbers with us are quite impressive. Like 2 blocks, 19 points etc, etc. I think he’s missed one shot overall, he never looks rushed and he’s just smooth as ****. Did you see that left hand finish at the rim last night or the drive and kick to Dok for the flush? I mean we all know that his brother Willie is a huge part of that second unit down in N’awlins!

 

[Nate505]

I do think he is the kind of player who probably needs to be in the right situation, around other good players, not as a guy getting stats on a bad team.

That being said you have to perform WAYYYYY better than he has if your given a golden opportunity like this. He's in danger of being the worst player in the league at this point.

Just an insane error on Dennis Lindsey's part. He went for a package of Udoka Azubuke and Elijah Hughes instead of taking Desmond Bane. Both those players might be out the league 2 years from now and Bane might be an All-Star two years from now.

Bane could easily be the difference between Utah winning a championship and not winning a championship. Obviously he wouldnt have developed here as quickly as he did in Memphis, but post-Ingles injury he would have had a huge surge for this Utah team. Just a shame.

If Bane was such a can't miss prospect, why was he the last player drafted in the first round in that draft?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

If Bane was such a can't miss prospect, why was he the last player drafted in the first round in that draft?

Where did I say he was can't miss?

 

[jom2003]

It was surprising seeing NAW get all those assists in such a short time. Clarkson could learn something from him.

NAW is the cousin of SGA, who I regard as one of the most underrated PGs around.

 

[kabenac]

NAW is the cousin of SGA, who I regard as one of the most underrated PGs around.

SGA is awesome. He and Fox are my favorite NBA PGs to follow.

I am very intrigued with this player, both his demeanor and his potential. I looked up his stats and his per 36 numbers with us are quite impressive. Like 2 blocks, 19 points etc, etc. I think he’s missed one shot overall, he never looks rushed and he’s just smooth as ****. Did you see that left hand finish at the rim last night or the drive and kick to Dok for the flush? I mean we all know that his brother Willie is a huge part of that second unit down in N’awlins!

Sometimes these throw-in guys end up being good players. You're right - he seems to be in control and composed and he's making things happen. He needs more playing time. Willie is a beast for New Orleans. He hits the three and is a solid center.