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Reported Youngblood to take Krejci's minutes for Portland
Micah Nori, relayed by the Locked On Blazers podcast, said Chris Youngblood will absorb Krejci's minutes, which he already played in a recent game.
Sources: Locked On Blazers “Making It Look EASY: Portland Rolls Past Phoenix t” at 28:29 · Vit Krejci status (NBA report)
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- Opinion Portland's rebounding and ball security have turned around
Hardwood Knocks hosts say Portland's turnovers fell from the league's worst last year to top 10, and the team is now a strong defensive rebounding club led by Donovan Clingan and RW3.
Sources: Hardwood Knocks “Everyone Was Wrong About The Trail Blazers | Coope” at 49:48
- Opinion Lakers' defense struggles on the glass despite steals and blocks
Locked On Lakers hosts say Sacramento shot well in the loss, and rebounding remains the defense's biggest problem, with Sabonis collecting six offensive rebounds.
Sources: Locked On Lakers “Luka Dončić (40/9/7) and Excellent Defense Lead La” at 13:52, 14:29, 25:07
- Opinion Grimes faces the toughest offensive job among Lakers newcomers
Locked On Lakers hosts say Quentin Grimes has defended well and is being asked to play least like his career, with one host saying he has outplayed Collin Sexton.
Sources: Locked On Lakers “A Breakdown of Collin Sexton's Inconsistent, Perpl” at 2:58 · Roster: Quentin Grimes · Roster: Collin Sexton
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