TRAIL BLAZERS WELCOME PISTONS FOR WEATHER-DELAYED CLASH ON SUNDAY By Cody Sharrett The Portland Trail Blazers (16-22) look to earn back-to-back wins for the first time since early December Sunday evening as they welcome the Detroit Pistons (17-21) to Moda Center. The contest was originally slated for Saturday night, before a winter storm hit the Northwest, forcing postponement. It is meeting is the first of two between the two interconference foes in 2016-17. Two-time All-Star point guard Damian Lillard returned to lineup to help the Blazers to a 118-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday night after missing five games with a sprained left ankle. Lillard’s double-double of 20 points and 10 assists to go with CJ McCollum’s 27 points to help Portland overcome a double-digit deficit on their way to the win over LA. The Pistons visit Portland having won two of their last three games, most recently beating the Charlotte Hornets 115-114 at home on Thursday. Tobias Harris’ 16.6 points lead a cast of six players averaging double figures through the first 38 games of the season. Sunday’s contest is available locally on CSNNW as Kevin Calabro, Lamar Hurd and Brooke Olzendam provide live coverage from tipoff at 6pm. Brian Wheeler has the call Rip City Radio 620 and the Trail Blazers mobile app. Due to the inclement weather the following procedures will be in effect for tonight’s game: The 300 level, 100 Level East and A21 Entrances will be closed. Please use other available entrances when arriving for the game. Also please be advised you may need additional time when arriving for security measures. Dr. Jack’s will open at 3pm with limited food options and will be closed following the game. Pyramid Taproom will open at 4:30pm when regular doors open and will not be taking reservations or serving food. Courtside Lounge will be closed. Baseline Lounge will be open. Bar 41 on the Suite Level will be closed. Concession stands on the 300 Level will be closed. Junction 5, Hot Stone, Bunk, Pendleton Bar, Laurelwood Bar will be open on the Club Level. Other concession stands on the Club Level will be closed. *Please note procedures will continue to be adjusted based on staffing levels*
Supposed to be worse tonight - still plays game. Just cancel the damn game... so these two teams play one less game than everyone... better than people potentially getting hurt going to a freaking game.
Why nopt tack it onto the end of the season? Neither team will make the playoffs anyhow so it wont affect time off beforehand...
Concessions for the entire 300 level closed? Move as many of those fans as possible to the lower bowl then.
Well Bert, This is an obvious and logical question, so I will reply in kind. Portland is known for having an exquisite night life with a plethora of events, restaurants and clubs to more than satisfy the average young millionaire athlete. It is plainly obvious that when the game was cancelled last night, the Pistons, who are from Detroit and endure this type of weather on a regular basis, took the closure with a grain of salt and proceeded to venture out into the night and become captivated by what all Portland has to offer. It has since been reported to the Blazers that several of Detroits' players have yet to make it back from their night out and several more have yet to come out of their hangover. The Blazers, as always, promptly and courteously welcomed them with a message while simultaneously laughing their asses off as they hit send. Another proud moment as a Blazers fan!
Welcoming our opponent? Fuck that shit! No wonder we suck this year. Kick their teeth in! (Metaphorically speaking, of course.)
So welcome Pistons, but screw the paying fans? No food or beer on the 300 level? Gonna piss some peeps off
I'm gonna head over there, sure seems like they should be handing out free SinFire shots for those who make it.
Wish I were in Portland. Seems like a good night to buy 300 level from a desperate seller, then upgrade
