Game Thread GAME# 70: PACERS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 18, 2019 - MONDAY, 7:30 PM, ESPN & NBCSNW

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Who do you want to start at SG in place of McCollum?

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2018-19 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
INDIANA PACERS
44 - 26
(17-17 Road)
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
42 - 27
(25-9 Home)

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

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DARREN COLLISON VS DAMIAN LILLARD

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WES MATTHEWS VS RODNEY HOOD

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BOJAN BOGDANOVIC VS MAURICE HARKLESS

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THADDEUS YOUNG VS AL-FAROUQ AMINU

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MYLES TURNER VS JUSUF NURKIC

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WHEN: 7:30 PM (PDT), MONDAY, 1/18/2019

WHERE: Moda Center, Portland, OR
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TV BROADCAST:
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RADIO BROADCAST:
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-------- INDIANA PACERS --------
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HOLIDAY , JOSEPH , SUMMER
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REED , EVANS , McDERMOTT
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JOHNSON , LEAF
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SABONIS , O'QUINN

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CURRY , SIMONS , TURNER
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TRENT Jr. , LAYMAN , LABISSIERE
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COLLINS , KANTER , LEONARD



INJURIES
PACERS
Victor Oladipo (quad tendon): OUT
 TRAIL BLAZERS
C.J. McCollum (left leg injury): DOUBTFUL


HEAD COACHES
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NATE McMILLAN --- TERRY STOTTS



:reading:OFFICIAL PACERS' GAME NOTES
:reading: OFFICIAL BLAZERS' GAME NOTES ​

• Monday’s game marks the second of two meetings between the Trail Blazers and the Pacers during the 2018-19 season. Portland leads the season series, 1-0.

• LAST MEETING: The Trail Blazers had seven players score in double figures, including four off the bench, as Portland defeated the Pacers in Indiana on Oct. 29, 103-93. CJ McCollum and Zach Collins scored 17 points apiece to lead the Trail Blazers while Victor Oladipo paced Indiana with 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.

• Damian Lillard scored 16 points (5-13 FG, 2-7 3-PT, 4-4 FT) to go with one rebound, two assists and one block against the Pacers on Oct. 29.

• Evan Turner recorded 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3-PT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal against Indiana on Oct. 29.

• Al-Farouq Aminu notched a double-double of 11 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3-PT, 4-4 FT) and 10 rebounds to go with one steal at Indiana on Oct. 29.

• Darren Collison scored 17 points (8-14 FG, 1-2 FT) to go with two rebounds, six assists and two steals against Portland on Oct. 29.

• HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY:
ALL TIME: Trail Blazers lead, 55-34
IN PORTLAND: Trail Blazers lead, 34-10
AT THE PACERS: Pacers lead, 24-21
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This will be the last homestand of the season. It'll be 4 games against winnable opponents during the span of a week. This is where the Blazers must make hay if they want homecourt advantage in the Playoffs.

Up first on this homestand will be the Pacers. It'll be a battle of the 4th. Both Indiana and Portland are the 4th place team in their respective Conferences.

The injury to CJ hurts the Blazers (and probably hurt CJ even more). At this point, it remains to be seen how serious the injury is, nor how long he'll be out.

Let's hope for the very best. And win some games here!
 
I think Hood will start and he’ll have his minutes staggered so he’s also on the second unit. Layman will see a bump in minutes and hopefully we can get him more plays because they’ve completely abandoned running off ball stuff for him recently.
 
Pacers are no joke with or without Oladipo, hope Nurk can get their two bigs Turner and Sabonis in foul trouble. This is a home game and we need this one so Go Blazers!
 
I think the Pacers will be a tough out tomorrow night, and that was going to be true with a healthy CJ. Without him Portland will really need to move the ball around and maintain the motion in their offense. Dame will need good shot selection too
 
My second choice was Evan Turner.
 
Darkwebs said:
This will be the last homestand of the season. It'll be 4 games against winnable opponents during the span of a week. This is where the Blazers must make hay if they want homecourt advantage in the Playoffs.

Up first on this homestand will be the Pacers. It'll be a battle of the 4th. Both Indiana and Portland are the 4th place team in their respective Conferences.

The injury to CJ hurts the Blazers (and probably hurt CJ even more). At this point, it remains to be seen how serious the injury is, nor how long he'll be out.

Let's hope for the very best. And win some games here!
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I saw something about CJ being out a week and maybe a little more. Dodged a bullet.
 
Lanny said:
I saw something about CJ being out a week and maybe a little more. Dodged a bullet.
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he'll be "re-evaluated" in a week but I'm not sure what exactly that means. Maybe a week of easy therapy then another MRI to check healing rate and inflammation?

I'd think he'll be out longer than just a week or so. Blazers take off on a road trip 8 days from now. It's a 4 game road trip with 4 games in 6 nights including a B2B. Even is he recovers well, I'd be kind of surprised if he plays on that road trip. There are 5 games left after that trip. That seems like a reasonable target since the first of those final 5 games is only 2 weeks away

but maybe he's a quick healer
 
Simons might actually get a look at some court time if Curry isn't on his game
 
Personally I think Layman would be a good fit. I like having the experience of Hood on the second team with ET, Kanter, and Curry. Dame is such a good passer that I think he would put Jake in a number of quality scoring situations. No matter who it is, GO BLAZERS!!
 
wizenheimer said:
he'll be "re-evaluated" in a week but I'm not sure what exactly that means. Maybe a week of easy therapy then another MRI to check healing rate and inflammation?

I'd think he'll be out longer than just a week or so. Blazers take off on a road trip 8 days from now. It's a 4 game road trip with 4 games in 6 nights including a B2B. Even is he recovers well, I'd be kind of surprised if he plays on that road trip. There are 5 games left after that trip. That seems like a reasonable target since the first of those final 5 games is only 2 weeks away

but maybe he's a quick healer
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It took me no less than 2 weeks to get back from that injury. I'm thinking you are probably right.
 
B-Roy said:
I bet Turner starts.
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He could but Stotts has a track record of not messing with his rotation when not needed and plugging in a player that fits the spot. I guess in either case that might be true? Turner/Hood/Curry. Against Mathews they will need more size than Curry.
 
James lamphear said:
I think it will be Hood starting and the 2nd unit will curry Turner Kanter Layman Zach.
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THE HCP said:
Hey Lamphaer, I’m trying to get rid of my older Audi A6 and move up to a late model A7 right now. You have any connection with that? I test drove this exact car last week and loved it. Was wondering with your history in the car industry, you might give TPFKATHCP the hook up.

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Yea my tip go to car lot and buy it if you like it and tell them to send me the commission.
 
H.C. said:
It's my birthday.
Just win baby.

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So blame you if Portland loses?
Or
If Portland wins we can blame the CJ injury on you as well as the recent losses to SA, OKC, MEM.
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Happy birthday!
 
So who's ready for the slow start and playing down to their level?
 
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