Game Thread GAME# 40: BLAZERS @ THUNDER - JANUARY 9, 2018 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), NBATV & NBCSNW

[Darkwebs]

2017-18 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
21 - 18
(11-8 Road)
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
22 - 18
(14-6 Home)


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---------PROBABLE STARTERS---------

PG

SHABAZZ NAPIER VS RUSSELL WESTBROOK

SG

C.J. McCOLLUM VS ANDRE ROBERSON

SF

EVAN TURNER VS PAUL GEORGE

PF

AL-FAROUQ AMINU VS CARMELO ANTHONY

C

JUSUF NURKIC VS STEVEN ADAMS



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WHEN: 5:00 PM, TUESDAY, 1/9/2018

WHERE: CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

TV BROADCAST:

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RADIO BROADCAST:

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--------------BENCH--------------
- PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS -

NAPIER , CONNAUGHTON , HARKLESS

LAYMAN , VONLEH

COLLINS , DAVIS , LEONARD

- OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER-

FELTON , DOZIER , ABRINES

FERGUSON , HAMILTON , HUESTIS

SINGLER , GRANT , PATTERSON

COLLISON , JOHNSON

INJURIES
TRAIL BLAZERS
Damian Lillard (right calf strain): OUT
C.J. Wilcox (right knee rehab): OUT
Wade Baldwin IV (G-League): OUT
Caleb Swanigan (G-League): OUT
THUNDER
Alex Abrines (right groin strain): QUESTIONABLE
Andre Roberson (left patellar tendonitis): QUESTIONABLE



HEAD COACHES

- VS –

TERRY STOTTS --- BILLY DONOVAN

OFFICIAL THUNDER'S GAME NOTES
OFFICIAL BLAZERS' GAME NOTES ​

• Tuesday’s game marks the second of four regular season matchups between the Trail

Blazers and the Thunder during the 2017-18 season.

• LAST MEETING: Damian Lillard recorded 36 points and 13 assists to lead the Trail Blazers to a 103-99 victory over the Thunder in Portland. Paul George led Oklahoma City with 27 points.

• The Trail Blazers have defeated the Thunder in six of the last eight meetings and won the last seven games against Oklahoma City at Moda Center.

• Damian Lillard has scored 30-plus points in two of his last three games against the Thunder. Lillard is averaging 30.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 8.7 assists in those games.

• Jusuf Nurkic recorded 25 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three steals against the Thunder on Nov. 5. In his last four games against Oklahoma City, Nurkic is averaging 17.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.25 steals and 2.00 blocks.

• HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY:
ALL TIME: Thunder lead, 116-113
IN PORTLAND: Trail Blazers lead, 75-40
AT THE THUNDER: Thunder lead, 76-38

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[KingSpeed]

Presti has tough decisions to make no doubt. If OKC isn't good enough to have a fighting chance against GS, then you should get something for Paul George before he leaves. Same with Melo. Now, OKC did have a convincing victory over GS this season so maybe he believes in this team and will let it roll. We'll see.

 

[Scalma]

Presti has tough decisions to make no doubt. If OKC isn't good enough to have a fighting chance against GS, then you should get something for Paul George before he leaves. Same with Melo. Now, OKC did have a convincing victory over GS this season so maybe he believes in this team and will let it roll. We'll see.

But according to you golden state is garbage, so what does it matter?

 

[KingSpeed]

But according to you golden state is garbage, so what does it matter?

No no no. GS is trash. OKC is garbage.

 

[Chris Craig]

I think George gets traded before the deadline. OKC knows he is leaving after the season to go to LA. Melo will opt out this summer and head to Houston to join his butt buddies.

 

[Sarni]

I think George gets traded before the deadline. OKC knows he is leaving after the season to go to LA. Melo will opt out this summer and head to Houston to join his butt buddies.

They are finally playing well now (save for the last game in Phoenix), I don't think they make a decision to trade PG now. They traded for him knowing he'd likely leave after a year so nothing changes in that matter, why would they trade for him in the first place if they were not going to keep him for the whole year?

They are 22-18, can easily catch Timberwolves and even if they don't, they will still have a good chance against them in a 7-game series.

 

[BonesJones]

No no no. GS is trash. OKC is garbage.

Why do you say BS like this?

 

[BrunoSOC]

Tough game and a big one for us. A win here make us really real and keep the MO going. They will be hungry, and i really like Terry's defense against Russel. When he's mad he's start to kill his team. I hope Dame is ok and ready to go for this one. Time to get hot!

 

[stampedehero]

Stellar graphics. Well Done!!

2017-18 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
21 - 18
(11-8 Road)
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
22 - 18
(14-6 Home)


_____________________________
---------PROBABLE STARTERS---------

PG

DAMIAN LILLARD VS RUSSELL WESTBROOK

SG

C.J. McCOLLUM VS ANDRE ROBERSON

SF

EVAN TURNER VS PAUL GEORGE

PF

AL-FAROUQ AMINU VS CARMELO ANTHONY

C

JUSUF NURKIC VS STEVEN ADAMS



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WHEN: 5:00 PM, TUESDAY, 1/9/2018

WHERE: CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

TV BROADCAST:

AND

RADIO BROADCAST:

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--------------BENCH--------------
- PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS -

NAPIER , CONNAUGHTON , HARKLESS

LAYMAN , VONLEH

COLLINS , DAVIS , LEONARD

- OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER-

FELTON , DOZIER , ABRINES

FERGUSON , HAMILTON , HUESTIS

SINGLER , GRANT , PATTERSON

COLLISON , JOHNSON

INJURIES
TRAIL BLAZERS
Damian Lillard (right calf strain): QUESTIONABLE
C.J. Wilcox (right knee rehab): OUT
Wade Baldwin IV (G-League): OUT
Caleb Swanigan (G-League): OUT
THUNDER
Alex Abrines (right groin strain): QUESTIONABLE
Andre Roberson (left patellar tendonitis): QUESTIONABLE



HEAD COACHES

- VS –

TERRY STOTTS --- BILLY DONOVAN

OFFICIAL THUNDER'S GAME NOTES
OFFICIAL BLAZERS' GAME NOTES ​

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[Chris Craig]

They are finally playing well now (save for the last game in Phoenix), I don't think they make a decision to trade PG now. They traded for him knowing he'd likely leave after a year so nothing changes in that matter, why would they trade for him in the first place if they were not going to keep him for the whole year?

They are 22-18, can easily catch Timberwolves and even if they don't, they will still have a good chance against them in a 7-game series.

To get something out of him.

 

[Sarni]

To get something out of him.

They won't get more than they gave for him, and they were never going to get more in the middle of season, so what was the point of them trading for him in the first place if the intention was to trade him away after a few months?

 

[KingSpeed]

Why do you say BS like this?

Trash talk

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Trash talk

Not garbage talk?

 

[BrunoSOC]

Damian Lillard (right calf strain) has been ruled out for the Blazers' game at Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[THE HCP]

So no Dame huh? This is going to be a tough one. We will need another night like we got last night from Baz, Mo and company!

 

[Scalma]

Conspiracy theory; they’re holding out Dame to showcase Bazz (and maybe even Moe.) The way it sounded yesterday it wasn’t really Lillards decision to sit. I’m not saying it’s the only reason, but I think there’s something to it.

 

[Strenuus]

Trash talk

lmao I fucking love it. Well played, good sir.

 

[BrunoSOC]

Conspiracy theory; they’re holding out Dame to showcase Bazz (and maybe even Moe.) The way it sounded yesterday it wasn’t really Lillards decision to sit. I’m not saying it’s the only reason, but I think there’s something to it.

Could be, or not. I think Dame really need to sit and stay healthy. We need to keep shabazz. Go for mirotic, trade moe, ed, vonleh. Shabazz is balling.

 

[BrunoSOC]

So no Dame huh? This is going to be a tough one. We will need another night like we got last night from Baz, Mo and company!

Thats a VERY tough one. I think we gotta be able again to win the game in the 4QR. A win here make us real, without Dame. I have faith but this one is really tough. Turner or Moe on westbrook.

 

[illmatic99]

Predicting a OKC blowout.

This nagging calf thing is a bit concerning.

 

[dviss1]

Predicting a OKC blowout.

This nagging calf thing is a bit concerning.

The concern is we don't know how bad his hamstring injury was. Was it a grade 2 0r 3 (meaning it's slightly torn)?

This is what's causing his calf problem.

 

[dviss1]

OKC's blue is the ugliest fucking blue that's been coupled with an ugly ass orange.

 

[tlongII]

OKC's blue is the ugliest fucking blue that's been coupled with an ugly ass orange.

Worst. Uniforms. Ever.

 

[BrunoSOC]

The concern is we don't know how bad his hamstring injury was. Was it a grade 2 0r 3 (meaning it's slightly torn)?

This is what's causing his calf problem.

He will play this road trip. But i agree with you, we dont know how bad it was his hamstring injury. Doenst look good when happens.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I predict OKC with a tough fought win, then some poor poster on a Thunder fan thread will thank God Liilard was out and get blasted by "true fans"

 

[Boob-No-More]

I predict OKC with a tough fought win, then some poor poster on a Thunder fan thread will thank God Liilard was out and get blasted by "true fans"

I guess every forum has to have a "victim".

BNM

 

[riverman]

At least if they win...we have the yeah but Dame was out excuse!!!! I think we beat this team though....momentum on our side...let Westchuck take the long 3s at the end of the game...yep...Go Good Guys!!!!!!!!!

 

[dviss1]

I predict OKC with a tough fought win, then some poor poster on a Thunder fan thread will thank God Liilard was out and get blasted by "true fans"

Damn man... It must suck to be mired in all that negativity... @Nate says you shouldn't but try injecting this. You'll be good:

 

[Orion Bailey]

DarkWebs, no option for they stick together and win it all?