*****How's Kris Doing? *****

[Franisdaman]

The host Phoenix Suns (18-15) were without Kevin Durant ("right hamstring tightness") and still routed Portland (9-23) 109-88.

Portland led 29-20 after the 1st quarter but was outscored 66-32 in the next two periods. Phoenix led by as many as 26 points in the game.

Portland hasn't won on the road since November 30 and is now 3-11 over its last 14 games.

Portland played 11 players, all of whom got 12 or more minutes.

Kris' Stats:

19 minutes (of 48 possible)

0-2 from three
3-3 from 2 point range
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3-5 (60%) Overall Shooting

0-0 FTs

6 Points
2 Rebounds (1 Offensive)
1 Assist
1 Steal
1 Block

0 Turnovers
2 Fouls


Kris has now appeared in 16 of Portland's 32 games and has played a total of 170 minutes.

 

[Knothole Hawk]

Kriss is having a nice game tonight. 18 minutes, 10 points, 4 rebounds, a steal and an assist. 2 for 3 from the three point line. Not bad.

 

[lonestar50]

I like it when Portland gets blown out, means minutes for Kris.

 

[Franisdaman]

Portland (9-25) lost at Dallas (21-15), 139-103.

Portland played 11 players, all of whom got 14 or more minutes.

Kris' stats:

20 minutes (of 48 possible)

2-3 (67%) from three
2-5 (40%) from 2 point range
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4-8 (50%) overall shooting

0-0 FTs

10 Points
4 Rebounds (2 Offensive)
2 Steals
1 Assist

1 Turnover
0 Fouls

Kris has now appeared in 18 of Portland's 34 games and has played a total of 205 minutes.

 

[nelly02]

Portland (9-25) lost at Dallas (21-15), 139-103.

Portland played 11 players, all of whom got 14 or more minutes.

Kris' stats:

20 minutes (of 48 possible)

2-3 (67%) from three
2-5 (40%) from 2 point range
......................................
4-8 (50%) overall shooting

0-0 FTs

10 Points
4 Rebounds (2 Offensive)
2 Steals
1 Assist

1 Turnover
0 Fouls

Kris has now appeared in 18 of Portland's 34 games and has played a total of 205 minutes.

I watched quite a bit of the game last night because I bet on Dallas and after his first three the Dallas announcers were wondering why Kris doesn't get more minutes because they felt Portland lacks shooting and Kris can provide that. I know it was a blowout but he looks like he belongs out there I hope he continues to get a chance to show that.

 

[ICWestfan]

I watched quite a bit of the game last night because I bet on Dallas and after his first three the Dallas announcers were wondering why Kris doesn't get more minutes because they felt Portland lacks shooting and Kris can provide that. I know it was a blowout but he looks like he belongs out there I hope he continues to get a chance to show that.

NBA is weird and I don't get the dynamics of roster construct, contract construct, or playing time construct. I do get dribble, drive, shoot, pass, defend.

I look at where Garza, JW, and Keegan are and wonder what some teams see or have seen in each player. Then I look at Kris, and wonder what Portland sees, or plans, for Kris.

 

[lonestar50]

 

[Hawksfor3]

Portland @ Brooklyn on League Pass. Kris is in. 30-26 Nets up. Kris has 1 rebound in 3:37 played.

 

[Franisdaman]

Portland (10-25) won in OT at Brooklyn (16-21), 134-127.

Portland played 9 players.

Kris' stats:

7 minutes (of 53 possible)

0-0 from three
0-2 from 2 pt range
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0-2 overall shooting

0-0 FTs

0 Points
3 Rebounds (1 Offensive)

2 Turnovers
1 Foul

Kris has now appeared in 19 of Portland's 35 games and has played a total of 212 minutes.

 

[lonestar50]

Seems like the NBA game is starting to slow down for him. He just needs minutes.

 

[Franisdaman]

Portland (10-26) lost at New York (22-15), 112-84.

12 Portland players played at least 12 minutes.

Kris' stats:

16 minutes (of 48 possible)

0-3 from 3
3-7 (43%) from 2 point range
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3-10 (30%) Overall shooting

3-3 (100%) FTs

9 Points
3 Rebounds (2 offensive)
1 Assist
1 Steal

1 Turnover
0 Fouls

Kris has now appeared in 20 of Portland's 36 games and has played a total of 228 minutes.

 

[Hawksfor3]

Seems like the NBA game is starting to slow down for him. He just needs minutes.

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Nice job of being aggressive to the rim and keeping his feet inbounds.

 

[lonestar50]

Nice job of being aggressive to the rim and keeping his feet inbounds.

Last year Keegan's shooting was good but he had to work on being aggressive and driving.

This year Kris is aggressive and driving the ball but needs to work on his shot

 

[Franisdaman]

Portland (10-28) lost last night at Minnesota (27-11), 116-93.

11 Portland players played at least 9 minutes.

Kris' stats:

9 minutes (of 48 possible)

0-0 from 3
0-1 from 2 point range
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0-1 Overall shooting

2-2 (100%) FTs

2 Points
0 Rebounds
1 Assist
1 Steal

0 Turnovers
0 Fouls

Kris has now appeared in 22 of Portland's 38 games and has played a total of 260 minutes.

 

[HFan1981]

Portland is dumb. Kris has a twin that is tearing it up. Play the man more! It's too bad Portland picked Kris. With the next pick the Kings were likely to take him and he'd be in a muuuuuuch better situation.

 

[Franisdaman]

Portland is dumb. Kris has a twin that is tearing it up. Play the man more! It's too bad Portland picked Kris. With the next pick the Kings were likely to take him and he'd be in a muuuuuuch better situation.

The Kings and Blazers have both played 38 games so far.

Keegan:..1,121 minutes played (has started in all 34 games he's played in)

Kris:..........260 minutes played (has appeared in 22 of the 38 games)

 

[Hawksfor3]

Portland (10-28) lost last night at Minnesota (27-11), 116-93.

11 Portland players played at least 9 minutes.

Kris' stats:

9 minutes (of 48 possible)

0-0 from 3
0-1 from 2 point range
...........................................
0-1 Overall shooting

2-2 (100%) FTs

2 Points
0 Rebounds
1 Assist
1 Steal

0 Turnovers
0 Fouls

Kris has now appeared in 22 of Portland's 38 games and has played a total of 260 minutes.

In Keegan's case, he was "Thrown into the fire," as it were. Being a starter from the get-go really has helped him take his game to higher levels, (and he's still developing). Kris getting spot minutes and garbage minutes has really slowed his growth as a player. He'll get more time as he continues to work.

 

[lonestar50]

Kris first man off the bench and with 11 at the half. Hopefully a breakout game for him

 

[hawkirugged17]

 

[eyesofhawk]

Looking great so far tonight. 3-4 from 3 at the half. Keep up the good work Kris!

 

[rufus-hawk]

His best game so far. 13 pts (5/9 from floor, 3/5 from 3), 1 reb. 3 assist, 1 steal in 37 minutes. Had that Murray smoothness working.

Hope this is a small preview of things to come.

 

[eyesofhawk]

His best game so far. 13 pts (5/9 from floor, 3/5 from 3), 1 reb. 3 assist, 1 steal in 37 minutes. Had that Murray smoothness working.

Hope this is a small preview of things to come.

3-6 from 3 according to ESPN box score. Also 3 steals.

Can Grant and Thybulle be out every night? Love the 37 minutes

 

[Franisdaman]

His best game so far. 13 pts (5/9 from floor, 3/5 from 3), 1 reb. 3 assist, 1 steal in 37 minutes. Had that Murray smoothness working.

Hope this is a small preview of things to come.

3-6 from 3 according to ESPN box score. Also 3 steals.

Can Grant and Thybulle be out every night? Love the 37 minutes

Portland (10-29) is terrible and ended up losing 127-116 to Phoenix (21-18).

Just 8 Portland players played. They had 4 out (2 due to illness; 2 due to injury).

Portland took Kris with the #23 overall pick and is paying Kris $2,847,480 this season so they might as well play him and see what they got.

It is nice to see him getting 37 minutes last night and shooting well.

Kris has now appeared in 23 of Portland's 39 games and has played a total of 297 minutes.

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Franisdaman]

2 and a half minutes of highlights from yesterday:

 

[rufus-hawk]

3-6 from 3 according to ESPN box score. Also 3 steals.

Can Grant and Thybulle be out every night? Love the 37 minutes

Whoops I meant 3 steals and my my source had 3/5 from 3. Thanks for correcting!

 

[Franisdaman]

Portland (11-29) beat Brooklyn (16-24) last night, 105-103.

9 Portland players got 13 or more minutes.

Kris got just 3 minutes of playing time. His only other stat was 1 turnover.

Kris has now appeared in 24 of Portland's 40 games and has played a total of 300 minutes.

 

[Franisdaman]

Portland (12-29) beat Indiana (24-18) last night, 118-115.

9 Portland players played 8 or more minutes.

Kris' stats:

14 minutes (of 48 possible)

1-1 from 3
1-1 from 2 point range
..........................
2-2 Overall Shooting

0-0 FTs

5 Points
3 Defensive Rebounds

3 Turnovers
1 Foul

Kris has now appeared in 25 of Portland's 41 games and has played a total of 314 minutes.

 

[hawkjt]

Nice win for blazers as pacers had their whole crew on the court.

 

[lonestar50]

 

[lonestar50]

Nice rotation for the open 3

 

[jonesy5960]

Portland (12-29) beat Indiana (24-18) last night, 118-115.

9 Portland players played 8 or more minutes.

Kris' stats:

14 minutes (of 48 possible)

1-1 from 3
1-1 from 2 point range
..........................
2-2 Overall Shooting

0-0 FTs

5 Points
3 Defensive Rebounds

3 Turnovers
1 Foul

Kris has now appeared in 25 of Portland's 41 games and has played a total of 314 minutes.

3 turnovers in 14 minutes probably isn't going to keep Kris on the court. I hope his sophomore season is a breakout for him. He's probably putting a lot of pressure on himself given Keegan's outstanding play so far.

 

[Franisdaman]

Portland (12-30) lost tonight at the LA Lakers (22-22), 134-110.

9 Portland players played 12 or more minutes.

Kris' Stats:

6 minutes (of 48 possible)

0 Shot Attempts

0 Points
1 Defensive Rebound
1 Block

Kris has now appeared in 26 of Portland's 42 games and has played a total of 320 minutes.

 

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[LukaDuka]

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[Hawksfor3]

Portland (12-30) lost tonight at the LA Lakers (22-22), 134-110.

9 Portland players played 12 or more minutes.

Kris' Stats:

6 minutes (of 48 possible)

0 Shot Attempts

0 Points
1 Defensive Rebound
1 Block

Kris has now appeared in 26 of Portland's 42 games and has played a total of 320 minutes.

Appreciate you keeping us up to date. Can't wait to see him vs Sac again.

 

[Franisdaman]

Portland (12-31) lost last night at Oklahoma City (30-13), 111-109.

9 Portland players played 14 or more minutes.

Kris did not play (coach's decision).

Kris has now appeared in 26 of Portland's 43 games and has played a total of 320 minutes.

 

[HawkLogic]

I see Kris is averaging 12 min per game on the season...that is more NBA minutes than Cook, Garza, Weezy have gotten....that makes hims the 2nd most succesful Hawked in NBA over last 20 years behind his brother. Kris wasn't good enough to play his Freshman year under Fran and only played part time in Sophomore year---give him extra credit for being a team first guy and not complaining.

 

[Franisdaman]

Portland (13-31) won at Houston (20-23) in OT last night, 137-131.

9 Portland players played 12 or more minutes. Kris did not play (coach's decision).

Kris has now appeared in 26 of Portland's 44 games and has played a total of 320 minutes.

 

[Franisdaman]

Portland (13-32) lost last night at the lowly San Antonio Spurs (9-36), 116-100.

9 Portland players played 10 or more minutes.

Kris had a rough night shooting.

Kris' Stats:

17 Minutes (of 48 possible)

0-6 (0%) from 3
1-3 (33%) from 2 pt range
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1-9 (11%) Overall Shooting

0-1 FTs

2 Points
2 Defensive Rebounds
1 Steal

0 Turnovers
3 Fouls

Kris has now appeared in 27 of Portland's 45 games and has played a total of 337 minutes.