Game Thread Game #23 - BLAZERS VS SPURS - DECEMBER 2, 2021 - THURSDAY - 7:00 PM (PDT) ROOT SPORTS, NBATV

Chris Craig · Dec 1, 2021

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STARTERS

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WHEN: DECEMBER 2, 2021 - THURSDAY - 7:00 PM (PDT)

WHERE: MODA CENTER, PORTLAND OR

TV BROADCAST

RADIO BROADCAST

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BENCH

BLAZERS

Cody Zeller Larry Nance Jr

Nassir Little Anfernee Simons

Tony Snell Dennis Smith Jr

Ben McLemore CJ Elleby

Greg Brown Trendon Watford

Keljin Blevins

SPURS

Bryn Forbes Keita Bates Diop

Lonnie Walker Devin Vassell

Thaddeus Young Zach Collins

Joshua Primo Devontae Cacok

Drew Eubanks Tre Jones

Jock Landale Joe Weiskamp

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INJURIES

SPURS

Zach Collins (Foot) OUT

Doug McDermott (Knee) OUT

Devin Vassell (Quad) QUESTIONABLE

BLAZERS

Damian Lillard (Abdomen) QUESTIONABLE

Norman Powell (Quad) QUESTIONABLE

Nassir Little (Ankle) QUESTIONABLE

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COACHES

Chauncey Billups

Gregg Popovich
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NOTES

This is first of four meetings between the Trail Blazers and Spurs.
The two teams will meet again on March 23rd in Portland then on April 1st and 3rd in San Antonio
The Blazers won the 2020-21 season series against the Spurs 2-1
Zach Collins was traded to the Blazers after being drafted by the Kings with the 10th pick in the 2017 draft. Collins was a Blazers from 2017-21

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TRIVIA

The Blazers last played the Spurs on May 8th, beating them 124 - 102. He was the only player with double digits in rebounds.

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Fairly-Hard · Dec 1, 2021

Ben should be in the rotation when they need him and if he is playing well. I would rather play Little when he is healthy.

BBert · Dec 1, 2021

Ben McLemore should definitely be in the rotation. When we play Detroit.

twobullz · Dec 1, 2021

I think they should play McLemore 4-5 minutes a half, reducing CJ and Dame's minutes 4-5minutes a half. They are both playing about 35 minutes a game, getting them down to 30ish. If Ben is cooking he gets more minutes, if not you keep him limited.

THE HCP · Dec 1, 2021

BBert said:
Ben McLemore should definitely be in the rotation. When we play Detroit.

What THIS dude said!

THE HCP · Dec 1, 2021

twobullz said:
I think they should play McLemore 4-5 minutes a half, reducing CJ and Dame's minutes 4-5minutes a half. They are both playing about 35 minutes a game, getting them down to 30ish. If Ben is cooking he gets more minutes, if not you keep him limited.

There's a reason he hasn't succeeded in this league and doesn't ever play. Now we want him to get meaningful minutes for our two best players?

Fairly-Hard · Dec 1, 2021

THE HCP said:
What THIS dude said!

C'mon. Ben played a good game. Glad he did well. Seems like he earned it.

stampedehero · Dec 1, 2021

It figures: Zack Collins, Foot injury~Out.

THE HCP · Dec 1, 2021

Fairly-Hard said:
C'mon. Ben played a good game. Glad he did well. Seems like he earned it.

The hell he did! We were missing 3 people ahead of him. The minutes fell into his lap and he stepped up like he was paid to do. Props to him, but let's not fool ourselves like he needs to get more run now. Like I said above, there is a reason he doesn't play. Fans always do that, just because somebody comes in and has a few good minutes, they need to be "FREED" from their much deserved spot on the bench. Not EVERYBODY can be the star. It's like you guys and @THE HCP on here.

Buffalo Custard · Dec 1, 2021

THE HCP said:
There's a reason he hasn't succeeded in this league and doesn't ever play. Now we want him to get meaningful minutes for our two best players?

Then why in the blue hell is he even on the roster? At least with a few performances like last night we might be able to flip him for a second round pick. The amount of dead wood on this roster is ludicrous.

THE HCP · Dec 1, 2021

Buffalo Custard said:
Then why in the blue hell is he even on the roster? At least with a few performances like last night we might be able to flip him for a second round pick. The amount of dead wood on this roster is ludicrous.

The season is a long winding and treacherous journey my friend. #PracticeBodies

Buffalo Custard · Dec 1, 2021

BTW, am I the only one who feels a vague pleasure at seeing Collins screwing another team? At this point, how much would you be willing to bet on that injury even being legit?

twobullz · Dec 1, 2021

THE HCP said:
There's a reason he hasn't succeeded in this league and doesn't ever play. Now we want him to get meaningful minutes for our two best players?

Isn't the goal to have Dame and CJ fresh at the end of the year? instead of burned out like the last few years? Getting fewer minutes each game would help them as the season progresses.

Buffalo Custard · Dec 1, 2021

twobullz said:
Isn't the goal to have Dame and CJ fresh at the end of the year? instead of burned out like the last few years? Getting fewer minutes each game would help them as the season progresses.

A reasonable argument. You must be new here!

THE HCP · Dec 1, 2021

twobullz said:
Isn't the goal to have Dame and CJ fresh at the end of the year? instead of burned out like the last few years? Getting fewer minutes each game would help them as the season progresses.

Not questioning that at all.

THE HCP · Dec 1, 2021

I think you up Norm's minutes if you have to, but I don't need end of the bench/career players out there for long stretches.

twobullz · Dec 1, 2021

THE HCP said:
I think you up Norm's minutes if you have to, but I don't need end of the bench/career players out there for long stretches.

Norm is already at 29 minutes a game, so you want to run him into the ground so he worn out at the end of the season? Seems like he should stay around 30 also.

THE HCP · Dec 1, 2021

twobullz said:
Norm is already at 29 minutes a game, so you want to run him into the ground so he worn out at the end of the season? Seems like he should stay around 30 also.

Yes. Better that then scrubs getting valuable time. This team will battle for the 8-10 position anyway, so if you want to give bench scrubs playing time NOW, won't matter how tired our key guys are in April. They'll be on a beach somewhere.

THE HCP · Dec 1, 2021

twobullz said:
Norm is already at 29 minutes a game, so you want to run him into the ground so he worn out at the end of the season? Seems like he should stay around 30 also.

This current team is in NO position to consider ANY type of load management.

twobullz · Dec 1, 2021

Better to be 10 and fresh then 8 and worn out.

James lamphear · Dec 1, 2021

Buffalo Custard said:
BTW, am I the only one who feels a vague pleasure at seeing Collins screwing another team? At this point, how much would you be willing to bet on that injury even being legit?

Last note on Zach he will be ready after Christmas and right now he on the floor working out.

Fairly-Hard · Dec 1, 2021

stampedehero said:
It figures: Zack Collins, Foot injury~Out.

Watch out here. He might come back and make you wish he never left.

wizenheimer · Dec 1, 2021

Buffalo Custard said:
BTW, am I the only one who feels a vague pleasure at seeing Collins screwing another team? At this point, how much would you be willing to bet on that injury even being legit?

wait...are you saying you think he's faking...or at least embellishing the injury?

I think Collins was significantly overrated by some Blazer fans (I remember a detailed comparison saying Zach was Portland's Siakam); I also would not be surprised if Collins has a very limited career whenever it is that he does get back on the court. I have no reason to suspect it's not a legit injury.

UKRAINEFAN · Dec 1, 2021

Buffalo Custard said:
BTW, am I the only one who feels a vague pleasure at seeing Collins screwing another team? At this point, how much would you be willing to bet on that injury even being legit?

Is this a new injury?

wizenheimer · Dec 1, 2021

James lamphear said:
Last note on Zach he will be ready after Christmas and right now he on the floor working out.

that's not exactly what the note was. Popovich was asked about and he said something like "I'm told he'll be ready sometime after Christmas, whatever that means". Essentially, he was saying after XMas at the same time he was expressing some skepticism about the forecast. Next May is after Christmas; so is next November

Fairly-Hard · Dec 1, 2021

wizenheimer said:
that's not exactly what the note was. Popovich was asked about and he said something like "I'm told he'll be ready sometime after Christmas, whatever that means". Essentially, he was saying after XMas at the same time he was expressing some skepticism about the forecast. Next May is after Christmas; so is next November

Then you can add "Pop" to the equation. Pop really never says anything regarding that kind of stuff. He is also always a bit wishy washy with the press.

Buffalo Custard · Dec 1, 2021

UKRAINEFAN said:
Is this a new injury?

Not as far as I know.

James lamphear · Dec 1, 2021

wizenheimer said:
that's not exactly what the note was. Popovich was asked about and he said something like "I'm told he'll be ready sometime after Christmas, whatever that means". Essentially, he was saying after XMas at the same time he was expressing some skepticism about the forecast. Next May is after Christmas; so is next November

He also said he doing some stuff on the floor even if it's light work it's right direction.

Cugel · Dec 1, 2021

I think both DSJ and Mac should get more minutes when appropriate. More rest for Dame, fewer shots for CJ is a good thing

stampedehero · Dec 2, 2021

QUOTE="Fairly-Hard, post: 5270064, member: 30179"]Watch out here. He might come back and make you wish he never left.[/QUOTE]
When you think of it, he spent more time on rehab equipment than with a basketball in hand.
Zack Collins=

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