Game Thread Oct 16, 2025 07:00PM MT: Portland Trail Blazers @ Utah Jazz (Preseason)

[Tremendous Upside]

As always, Lauri looks so much better when he has guys around him who have a passing mindset – Nurk, Point Walker, Flip, WCJ. That was true in his All Star season and it was true in this game.

Rewarding him for those constant back door cuts and dives to the rim is a key factor in keeping him effective.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Walker Kessler contributes to winning basketball. I don't understand why he gets treated like he does. . .

Probably because we're trying to lose.

 

[HermanG]

As always, Lauri looks so much better when he has guys around him who have a passing mindset – Nurk, Point Walker, Flip, WCJ. That was true in his All Star season and it was true in this game.

Rewarding him for those constant back door cuts and dives to the rim is a key factor in keeping him effective.

To be fair ANY player looks better when the ball is passed around... but I get what you are saying. Lauri turns into a force multiplier on offense when the offense flows and the ball doesnt stop.