Game Thread GAME# 77: GRIZZLIES @ BLAZERS - APRIL 1, 2018 - SUNDAY, 6:00 PM (PDT), NBCSNW

[Darkwebs]

2017-18 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
21 - 55
(6-31 Road)
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
47 - 29
(26-13 Home)

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

PG

KOBI SIMMONS VS DAMIAN LILLARD

SG

DILLON BROOKS VS C.J. McCOLLUM

SF

JARELL MARTIN VS EVAN TURNER

PF

JaMYCHAL GREEN VS AL-FAROUQ AMINU

C

MARC GASOL VS JUSUF NURKIC

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WHEN: 6:00 PM (PDT), SUNDAY, 4/1/2018

WHERE: Moda Center, Portland, OR

TV BROADCAST:

RADIO BROADCAST:

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--------------BENCH--------------

-- MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES --

TEAGUE , CHALMERS

BROOKS , McLEMORE , SELDEN

HARRISON , HENRY , PARSONS

RABB , DAVIS

---- PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS ----

NAPIER , B-ROY, CONNAUGHTON

LAYMAN , SWANIGAN , COLLINS

DAVIS , LEONARD , PAPAGIANNIS


INJURIES
GRIZZLIES
Andrew Harrison (right wrist/left shoulder): QUESTIONABLE
Tyreke Evans (personal): DOUBTFUL
Mike Conley (left heel): OUT
TRAIL BLAZERS
Ed Davis (right ankle sprain): DOUBTFUL
Moe Harkless (left knee surgery): OUT
Greg Oden (glass knees): OUT
C.J. Wilcox (G LEAGUE): OUT



HEAD COACHES

- VS –

J.B. BICKERSTAFF --- TERRY STOTTS



OFFICIAL GRIZZLIES' GAME NOTES
OFFICIAL BLAZERS' GAME NOTES ​

• Sunday’s game marks the fourth and final regular season matchup between the Trail Blazers and the Grizzlies during the 2017-18 season. Memphis leads the series, 2-1.

• LAST MEETING: The Grizzlies shot 52.0% from the three-point line and outscored the Trail Blazers in the fourth quarter, 32-22, on their way to a 108-103 victory over Portland in Memphis. CJ McCollum scored 42 points (16-25 FG, 3-7 3-PT, 7-9 FT) in the loss while MarShon Brooks led Memphis with 21 points off the bench.

• In three games against the Grizzlies this season, CJ McCollum has averaged 34.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists. McCollum has scored 30-plus points in three of his last six games against Memphis.

• Damian Lillard has averaged 16.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists in two games against the Grizzlies this season.

• In three games against Portland this season, Marc Gasol has averaged 14.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 2.00 blocks.

• HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY:
ALL TIME: Trail Blazers lead, 47-37
IN PORTLAND: Trail Blazers lead, 24-17
AT THE GRIZZLIES: Trail Blazers lead, 23-20

 

[SlyPokerDog]

This game has April Fools written all over it.

 

[Scalma]

My guess is Swanigan will get Ed’s minutes Sunday. Since it’s memphis I’d give all of pats minutes to Baldwin. Send a message to him at least.

 

[theprunetang]

Nice Oden reference.

 

[theprunetang]

I want to smash Memphis. This is a revenge game.

 

[swish3]

This is an ideal game to get the swish3 scoring attack on track for the playoffs. In the best scenario, there will be more substitutions with enough playing time to find an enhanced off-the-bench scoring strategy that can win upcoming games.

 

[kjironman1]

 

[kjironman1]

I went with Leonard because he plays well against Gasol at times but really. Why not continue to see what Biggie can do?

 

[kjironman1]

Nice Oden reference.

I think he was wondering who would catch it.

 

[swish3]

I went with Leonard because he plays well against Gasol at times but really. Why not continue to see what Biggie can do?

Because Meyers is making 45% of his swish3s and Biggie is making <20%. I would play both of them in upcomning games, but instruct Biggie to not try swish3s until he is confident of making at least 40% of them in real game competition.

 

[theprunetang]

I think he was wondering who would catch it.

It was a test to see if people read his game threads.

 

[Labinot41]

Time for Payback. I expect a blowout

 

[jlprk]

Nice Oden reference.

It had hidden Easter eggs. Did you see the B-Roy reference?

 

[jlprk]

This Dark guy has skills in both art and software. He must be one confused mental motherfucker. He should demand 1000 preferred shares from Denny.

 

[kjironman1]

This Dark guy has skills in both art and software. He must be one confused mental motherfucker. He should demand 1000 preferred shares from Denny.

He likes "Jokes" too.

 

[TBpup]

Saw B-Roy but missed 'Glass Knees'. Nice work @Darkwebs

Davis may be okay by tomorrow but I'd almost rather see him rest and make sure it is good. Play Meyers when Gasol is in and Nurkic is out and throw Biggie in there the rest of the time. I'd really like to see a revenge blowout and see some PapaG.

And PLEASE play B4 in stead of Pat.

 

[kjironman1]

Saw B-Roy but missed 'Glass Knees'. Nice work @Darkwebs

Davis may be okay by tomorrow but I'd almost rather see him rest and make sure it is good. Play Meyers when Gasol is in and Nurkic is out and throw Biggie in there the rest of the time. I'd really like to see a revenge blowout and see some PapaG.

And PLEASE play B4 in stead of Pat.

I'm kind of hoping the Blazers take this game and play the best available. Then go get a win against Dallas also if possible. That leaves 4 really nice games at the end of the season they can play guys like Baldwin plenty of minutes. Let him learn when they don't need the win against good teams. A couple of which will be playing for playoff positioning.

 

[stampedehero]

This is a home game where we defend the house and don't give a losing record team inspiration.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

More minutes for Nurk and Collins, unless it's a blowout.

 

[TBpup]

More minutes for Nurk and Collins, unless it's a blowout.

More minutes for Nuk/Collins may help it become a blowout.

 

[kjironman1]

So they are wearing sport coats instead of blazers for this game?

 

[Lanny]

This game has April Fools written all over it.

I've squinted my eyes and I still can't see that.

 

[ripcityboy]

If we lose this one I think I will cry.

 

[tykendo]

I want to smash Memphis. This is a revenge game.

Really agree. To me, this will be a no BS game.

 

[tykendo]

My guess is Swanigan will get Ed’s minutes Sunday. Since it’s memphis I’d give all of pats minutes to Baldwin. Send a message to him at least.

I think this is a great opportunity for Swanny. He is a calm, cool, and collected player. We will miss Ed bigtime, he's the glue. But Caleb is no stiff.

 

[DDolla]

Just Win Blazers!

 

[Gronk Brady]

Anyone have the passcode for the playoff ticket presale?

 

[KingSpeed]

Hey anyone know if Papagiannis is any good?

 

[Lanny]

If we lose this one I think I will cry.

If I win the lottery jackpot, I'll do the same.

 

[Lanny]

Hey anyone know if Papagiannis is any good?

Absolutely no idea but you pose an excellent question.