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What a game! Start to finish played hard, played calculated & improved on almost all aspects.

D.B Hooper got the energy rolling attacking the rim hard. DA followed suit keeping active inside.

We did take a few more 3’s than necessary & struggled to get our elite finishers to the rim w/ screens.
November 30, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Similar to IND, we should expect SAC to attack our interior & score efficiently doing so. With arguably our top 3 shot blockers out, the game will come down to whether we can also get into the paint & make the open 3’s we’ll get.

SAC allow one of the highest 3P%, & with Ant playing heavy minutes…
November 30, 2024 at 3:05 AM
Not the ideal finish we hoped we would have in the first, but it’s been great to see Scoot & DA play & well at that.

Same problems as always with allowing too many fast break opportunities & failing to hold on to long rebounds.

Unfortunate that the game came down to missing too many FT’s too.
November 28, 2024 at 3:07 AM
Not the most ideal 3rd quarter, but Anfernee is a Trailblazer & on a night like this his shooting can really open the game up.

Defense needs to be better inside. With our 2 best interior threats out it’s understandable but it can improve. Keep the intensity elsewhere & we should come back #RipCity
November 28, 2024 at 1:57 AM
All even at the half & what a game from Scoot Henderson. 3 games out has done him well shooting 2/3 from 3 & 6 well made assists to keep the game flowing when needed most.

Anfernee being able to concentrate on scoring has done wonders as he leads the team in points, & his D seems better tonight too
November 28, 2024 at 1:25 AM
Great start to the game for almost everyone, Scoot especially. Great reads to get to the basket & supply others beyond the arc.

Worrying to start with all those OREB, however with Myles out we’ve built a rhythm defensively & defending as a team well.

The 4 guard lineup to finish was also…
November 28, 2024 at 12:43 AM
I am literally walking through the woods in work uniform, motorcycle helmet to keep warm on the way home, put wee man to bed then some tea before injury ridden Blazers play…

God I love this team too much
November 27, 2024 at 11:27 PM
Walking home in -5° weather but Deni Avdija is playing Center minutes tonight against an inform Turner & Siakam.

With Clingan & Rob both out, & Ayton possibly on low minutes, if he plays at all, our apparent “Big Man Stopper” could be the deciding factor if the Pacers backcourt struggle. #RipCity
November 27, 2024 at 11:20 PM
Not the game we wanted in Memphis, but took away much needed experience across the lineup.

Rups showed some great defense through the final quarter, & the effort plays of Moore were appreciated.

Lastly, just disappointing with now even more heavy minute guys going down to injuries #RipCity
November 26, 2024 at 3:35 AM
The team defense in the 3rd was unbelievable poor throughout. Grizzlies waltzing into the paint with little to no bodies until the last minute, leading to too many fouls. The perimeter D also struggled to keep up after multiple passes however individually, was typical of the seasons average.
November 26, 2024 at 3:06 AM
Absolute killer start for the Grizzlies going on a 18-6 run through the first 6 minutes.

Donovan’s absence has been felt with almost everyone getting to the rim with no presence to deter the hard slashing Ja & co.

Offensive rebounding has been good credit to Rob and Tou, however as a result of…
November 26, 2024 at 2:35 AM
Upcoming games for the week, all being winnable matchups.

However, Clingan is currently ruled out with a L Knee Sprain & as most Blazer big men come, we shouldn’t rush him back.

Luckily, Deni Avdija feels confident he can guard centers, per Danny Marang, being strong & a good rebounder.
November 25, 2024 at 2:08 AM
Great end to a great game night. Anfernee getting back in a groove, Deni hustle, almost everything about the closing minutes went the way you’d want it to.

A small ball lineup also looks feasible against talented bigs with Deni guarding the 5, something much needed with Ayton & Robs injury history.
November 24, 2024 at 4:03 AM
The WiFi is fixed and the game is on, & what a much better game today.

Jerami Grant led the way with 20pts that seemingly pathed the momentum for the team with a much better shooting night overall.

Another great change from last is the fast break points, & defending such from the fast HOU squad.
November 24, 2024 at 2:52 AM
Donovan Clingan last night broke Bill Walton’s Blazers record for issuing 1BLK per to start a rookie campaign.

What if I said he was already a better shot blocker than rookie Walton before last nights game.

Walton’s first 15GP:
39 BLKS on 33MPG

Clingan’s first 15GP
33 BLKS on 17MPG

#RipCity
November 23, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Huge hit to the NBA Cup standings putting us 3rd or 4th in the group, as per SAC v LAC.

Showed some good but mostly bad this game, & with Houston being on form from start to finish the result was confirmed by the half.

Tomorrow can only be better as we hope to see Ant show who he can be #RipCity
November 23, 2024 at 3:29 AM
As the 4th comes the teams intensity has came down on both ends, despite late efforts from Deni and Shae.

Same mistakes all game & the Rockets ORBing has put the nail in.

Should see more developmental minutes to close out the game with a B2B influencing who’s to play.

JABARI MINUTES! #RipCity
November 23, 2024 at 3:05 AM
Really rough half in Anfernee’s first game back.

Sloppy turnovers, slow transition defense & unable to make our typical easy baskets.

Understandable isolation struggles with a top ranked defense, but when the other shots aren’t going in, it’ll be hard to come back without serious changes #RipCity
November 23, 2024 at 2:18 AM
Rough start for the Blazers in the 1st.

Not enough self creation from ball handlers and couldn’t make our open 3’s when Houston could.

Need to lock in more on preventing open 3’s and keeping straight arms on drives, with Sengün, Brooks & Amen all attacking strong.

Should be a fun game #RipCity
November 23, 2024 at 1:47 AM
November 22, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Toumani Camara has been great on the defensive end, this year especially.

He’s putting up incredible work against the likes of Anthony Edwards and SGA, not only relative to the team but to the league.

Every team needs a Toumani Camara, and the future is even more brighter with him in #RipCity
November 22, 2024 at 10:44 PM
The Lakers, Pelicans and Kings are still showing interest in RWIII, our most sought after Center.

All 3 don’t have assets they would be willing to part with to afford Rob, given his recent play & past shown ability.

Depending on Ayton’s defense on return, could decide each players fate in #RipCity
November 22, 2024 at 6:04 PM
A win for the Blazers tonight could mean taking charge of West Group A in the NBA Cup with a 2-0 record.

Winning such a competitive group and possibly going on to win the cup could boost this teams already sky high morale, laying another block for the young team #RipCity
November 22, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Anfernee & Scoot are both listed “Questionable” for tomorrows game:

Undoubtedly means more time on ball for both Dalano & Shaedon, who’ve combined for 7 TOV’ since Anfernee went down, & will now face a defensive terror squad in Amen and Tari, averaging 3 STL’ between them.

11/22, 5pm PST #RipCity
November 22, 2024 at 2:36 AM
Blazer Legend Hoodie has retired.

Solid tenure in Portland with a Blazer career high 27pts against Walkers’ Hornets in 2019 just before the best playoffs in recent history for the team.

Forever a beloved member of #RipCity , enjoy retirement Rodney
November 22, 2024 at 12:33 AM