momomoses7
May 12, 2009 May 30, 2012 16 11029
Recently moved from Portland back to my stomping grounds of Boise, ID. looking forward to watching future Blazers play for the Stampede as a consolation prize to the real thing. Informed about basketball compared to normal people, but still relatively uneducated within the BE community
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12/23 Junk Drawer--Cowboys vs. Aliens
by momomoses7 on Dec 23, 2010 10:41 AM EST
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Good morning, fellow junkers. I really can't think of what to put in here, but the junk I woke up to this morning was far too large for me to try and open. This computer may not be hamster-powered, but steam power is still pretty outdated these days. I've been reading about some cool new technologies recently, such as a flying-saucer shaped airship capable of carrying 20 tons, enough that it could transport fully constructed buildings (such as hospitals) to remote areas that we currently have difficulty reaching.
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12/15 Junk Drawer- Why can't we be friends?
by momomoses7 on Dec 15, 2010 2:03 PM EST
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There seems to be a lot of fighting on the main page these days. It's quite unfortunate to see. Optimists and realists alike are being branded as "trolls" and "homers."
Can't we all just get along?
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12/07/10 Ironman Junk
by momomoses7 on Dec 7, 2010 2:33 AM EST
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The previous junk is destroying my ability to browse the rest of the internet, and I haven't made one in a while, so I guess it's time. First and foremost, this junk pays homage to Andre Miller snapping his consecutive games played streak in the manliest of ways. Video after the jump.
Victory Junk--10/27-28, 2010
by momomoses7 on Oct 27, 2010 2:20 AM EDT
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In case you hadn't heard, the Blazers won tonight. Played together on offense, ran opportunistically, got stops when they had to. Nice to see us growing up on the court. For that matter, nice to see us on the court after the preseason.
NBA League Pass and League Pass Broadband are free until Tuesday 11/2.
I really hope Nate changes my mind about him as a coach. Tonight was a step in the right direction
If the Clippers play defense like they did in the preseason we might look really good again tomorrow night. I'm looking forward to it
10/8 Positive Energy Junk
by momomoses7 on Oct 8, 2010 3:31 AM EDT
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So the huge news for tonight is obviously Jeff Pendergraph hurting his knee against the Jazz. Let's keep thoughts of his speedy recovery in our heads as we junk today. Hopefully we will know more about the nature of his injury as today goes on.
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10/6/10 Soaring Expectations Junk
by momomoses7 on Oct 6, 2010 5:41 AM EDT
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Nothing like a preseason game against the short-handed Clippers to get the crowd excited. The only thing that could have made that game more perfect is if Oden had come out of the tunnel, ripped off his suit Hulk-style, and started smashing Clippers with 2 perfectly healthy knees.
Harvest Moon Junk-- 9/23/10
by momomoses7 on Sep 23, 2010 1:36 AM EDT
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TrueHoop is a Mo Lucas fan
In August 1976, the Blazers had never had a winning season. They had never been to the playoffs. They had never really had any reason for hope.
Lucas arrived in town from the ABA and invited new teammates Bill Walton and Herm Gilliam to dinner at Jake's. They ate fish and talked about life. Walton would go on to name his son after Lucas, and the seeds of that friendship were nurtured at that dinner.
They finished eating, and stepped outside into the warm summer evening. Before saying goodbye, Walton remembers "Mo said 'Oh, by the way: We're going to win the championship. And we're going to win it this year.'"
JD 9/15-- The one that was almost about baseball
by momomoses7 on Sep 15, 2010 4:18 AM EDT
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So the season is just around the corner (someone mentioned today it's 3 weeks 'til the preseason). I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say I can't wait. This is the season that we find out what the current Blazers are really made of after 2 years with the core intact (if injured) and 2 first-round playoff exits. Some Blazers got useful international experience this summer, others saw their limitations in a new light last year as they were forced to shoulder a larger role with our skeletal roster. So my question to you is, who's going to surprise us this year? Who will step up and be a leader, or unveil a new facet of their game, increase their production to the next level, or take a huge step back?
I was thisclose to making this JD about baseball... So as an alternate topic, who wins the AL East, NL East & West, and NL Wild Card? Who wins mvp and Cy Young in both leagues? Discuss, or thank me for not making baseball the primary topic.
Remember, summer officially ends in a week. So quit yer junkin' and get some sun!
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Jumbled Junk 9/8/10-- Fall Edition
by momomoses7 on Sep 8, 2010 1:51 AM EDT
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It seems to be happening earlier than usual this year, but the weather is telling us that summer is almost over. With this in mind, let's take a minute to reflect on this summer. What is it about summer you like the most? Was there anything about this summer that made it noticeably different than other summers? Do you even like summer, or is it just time to kill between Blazer seasons? Are there questions you desperately want to answer that I didn't ask?
To supplement the poll, some seasonal music:
Tyrus Thomas gets 5/$40m from Bobcats
Originally had this up because it was reported he would join Outlaw in New Jersey. It appears as though Michael Jordan has matched (?!?!?!) the offer, so he will remain with Charlotte instead, making this news a little less relevant. But still, TWO GMs think Tyrus Thomas is worth $8m/yr?
Batum running away with league lead in TS%
Obviously easier to do with limited minutes and games played, but Batum is SO FAR ahead of anyone else (and Oden's still #2!)
Last 5 games: Miller, Bayless top 10 in adjusted +/-
Wayne Winston (former Mavs stat guru) rates Jerryd Bayless #6 and Andre Miller #8 in adjusted +/- in the last 5 games, with Bayless logging considerably fewer minutes than anyone else in the top 10.
NYTimes: Brandon Roy #2 clutch performer of '08-'09
The New York Times had a stat geek write a piece on clutch performance, rating who performs best with the ball in the last 5 minutes of close games. Brandon Roy finished 2nd in this man's rating, narrowly behind LeBron James and a noticeable cut above the rest of the league
Blazer Shot Selection, By the Numbers
by momomoses7 on Nov 30, 2009 7:18 AM EST
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In the recent conversations regarding the Blazer offense, it seems that there is a consensus amongst B'edgers that our offense is at its best when we are getting open looks/close shots/3s and worst when we are taking contested midrange Js off the dribble. Using information from hoopdata.com I decided to take a look at how our offense is generated and the success we hae attacking in different ways, including how we compare to the rest of the league. First, we'll start with total shooting stats (Sorry if these seem scattered, hopefully the reason I chose the categories I did will make sense as you read on):
FG% (Rank) 3PT% TS% Assist % FGA/gm FT/FGA
45.4 (16th) 35.5 (12th) 55.1 (9th) 60.52 (4th) 76.1 (30th) .347 (3rd)
Hoopdata sorts field goal attempts into 5 basic categories- at the rim, inside of 10 feet, 10-15 feet, 15-23 feet, and 3-pointers.
AT THE RIM
Attempts/gm FG% Ast% % Total FGA
22.4 (28th) 62.8 (10th) 54.7 (8th) 29.5
<10 FEET
Attempts/gm FG% Ast% %FGA
7.0 (24th) 41.4% (22nd) 38.2 (14th) 9.2
10-15 FEET
Attempts/gm FG% Ast% %FGA
7.3 (11th) 38.8 (19th) 35.2 (18th) 9.6
15-23 FEET
Attempts/gm FG% Ast% %FGA
19.8 (18th) 40.3 (9th) 62.5 (6th) 26.0
3 POINTERS
Attempts/gm FG% Ast% %FGA eFG%
18.8 (13th) 35.5 (12th) 90.6 (5th) 24.8 (10th) 53.2 (12th)
While this data is incomplete at best, I'm hoping to look at our offensive production from a different standpoint than previous fanposts. A few trends:
We have an exceptionally high assist percentage on all our outside jumpers, which is a good sign. There are other, less positive indicators as well. First off, over 50% of our shots come outside of 15 feet despite our efficient inside scoring. The 2nd is that we take more long 2s than 3s, something that would frustrate a coach at any level. We assist at a high rate on both, meaning our shooters need to position better before the catch or extend their range, depending on the player. The only exception is LaMarcus, who needs to take some of those open 18-20 footers to the rim for dunks/free throws. By comparison, the Orlando Magic, the league's most successful inside-out team, take a similar number of outside jumpers with a wildly different distribution. While 51% of their shots come from the outside, 34% of their shots are 3s and 17.5% are long 2s. While I would like to see us take fewer outside shots in general, I would settle for taking a few more 3s proportionally. I included eFG% under 3 pointers to show the stark contrast in scoring efficiency when we step behind the line.
Another positive I took away from these numbers was our proficiency at scoring close to the basket. Not only do we shoot over 60%, but we draw free throws at the 3rd-highest rate in the league. Our high assist rate shows our team's willingness to hit open cutters for point-blank shots, probably the easiest way to score in the NBA.
While there are signs of smart, team-oriented basketball in these numbers, there are also some things that highlight our occasional scoring difficulties. Our eFG% on 3s and close shots is 15-20 points higher than 2 point jump shots from any distance, and yet only 54% of our shots come from those areas. We take more long 2s than any other kind of shot away from the basket, which is something teams like the Bulls do. Also, most of our shots from 3-15 feet come off the dribble, which is probably why we don't shoot appreciably better than we do from 15-23 feet. 10-15 feet seems to be our team's "no man's land" where we take and make the lowest percentage of our shots.
Our team's unwillingness to play to its strengths for long stretches has been the most frustrating part of watching our offense this year. I think this burden falls equally on the coaches and players, despite BRoy's statements to the contrary. While coaches are responsible for drawing up the game plan, players are responsible for executing and adjusting. Andre Miller has showed us the recipe for some beautiful team offense, and most of my our prettiest stretches come when he infects our team with the unselfishness bug. Certain players are looking to make passes I haven't seen them try and make in years past with the goal of creating the best possible shot for the team, and this should only become more prevalent as we become more familiar with one another. The only obstacle seems to be that a few players want to stop the ball and control the game, a malaise that can also spread to the rest of the team. I'm not trying to point fingers as this has happened to almost every Blazer already this season. It's my hope that our players get shown, through statistics or video, the gaping chasm between our current and ideal shot selection. If Josh Smith can do it, so can the Blazers.
Thanks for sticking with me, this is my 1st fanpost and I'm worried I went a bit too long... Hope this information was worth your time.
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Wayne Winston: Mark Cuban's Stats Expert on the Blazers
Dallas' stats expert praises Portland for putting its most effectie lineups on the floor for extended minutes, something a surprising number of teams (he singles out Knicks and Bulls among others) seem incapable of doing. Also an interesting tidbit re: Rudy playing with our starters
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