Game Thread 2023-24 GAME #48 - BLAZERS VS BUCKS - JANUARY 31, 2024 - WEDNESDAY - 7:00 PM PST - ROOT, ESPN

[Chris Craig]

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STANDINGS

BLAZERS 14-33 BUCKS 32-15

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STARTERS


Malcolm Brogdon Anfernee Simons

Jerami Grant Jabari Walker

DeAndre Ayton


Damian Lillard Malik Beasley

K Middleton Giannis

Brook Lopez

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WHEN: JANUARY 31, 2024 - WEDNESDAY - 7:00 PM PST

WHERE: MODA CENTER PORTLAND OR


TV BROADCAST


RADIO BROADCAST


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BENCH


Scoot Henderson Matisse Thybulle

Toumani Camara Kris Murray
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Rayan Rupert Taze Moore

Duop Reath*

Ibou Badji* Justin Minaya*

Robert Williams° Moses Brown°

Shaedon Sharpe°

* 2 Way Player
° Injured Player


Jae Crowder Pat Connaughton

Bobby Portis MarJon Beauchamp

Robin Lopez Cameron Payne

AJ Green Thanasis

Andre Jackson Chris Livingston

Ty Ty Washington Jr*

* 2 Way Player

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COACH


Chauncey Billups


Doc Rivers

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INJURIES

BLAZERS

Robert Williams - Knee - Out
Moses Brown - Wrist - Out
Shaedon Sharpe - Thigh - Out

BUCKS

None

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE

BLAZERS @ NUGGETS 2/2 6:00 PM

BLAZERS @ NUGGETS 2/4 5:30 PM

BLAZERS VS PISTONS 2/8 7:00 PM

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GAME NOTES

• Doc Rivers replaced Adrian Griffin as coach of the Bucks since the Blazers played the Bucks on 11/26
• Chauncey Billups is 1-4 vs the Bucks and 1-3 vs Doc Rivers
• This will mark the first time Damian Lillard returns to Portland since being traded
• Damian Lillard is 1-0 vs his former team. He recorded 31 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists against the Blazers earlier this season. He shot 33% (7/21) from the field and 33% (4/12) from three
• The Bucks defeated the Blazers 108-102 in a close game on 11/26 in Milwaukee. They can sweep the season series with a win in Portland
• Pat Connaughton was drafted by the Blazers via Brooklyn and played in Portland from 2015-18
• Robin Lopez played for the Blazers from 2013-15
• Malcolm Brogdon was drafted by the Bucks and played with Milwaukee from 2016-19

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[Chris Craig]

 

[Tortimer]

I see the game is on ESPN is it locally blacked out?

 

[Tince]

I see the game is on ESPN is it locally blacked out?

No

 

[KingSpeed]

https://www.nba.com/news/damian-lillard-returns-to-portland

I believe our one national TV was the one against Miami. This was before the trade. The networks just assumed that's where he'd go.

 

[Whyachi]

it'll be fun to see the letter O in P-Town

 

[kjironman1]

 

[Labinot41]

I love you Dame

 

[BassPlaya]

Red vs Green. It's Christmas!

 

[Strenuus]

Keeping a constant eye on tickets for the game tonight. Hoping to go but I'm not breaking the bank. Don't really care about the game at all just wanna give Dame his flowers. I have a price point, and if I don't get that I'm not sad if I don't go. I'll just go to the hockey game instead.

 

[Whyachi]

Lillard's new team are 11 point favorites over Lillard's old team.

 

[OneSport3]

I will be in attendance tonight. Should be surreal.

 

[noknobs]

I hope all I hear is cheering when he's introduced.

 

[Whyachi]

I hope all I hear is cheering when he's introduced.

If you do hear boo's, it's probably people who spend too much time writing comments on Blazers Edge.

 

[Haakzilla]

 

[Haakzilla]

@THE HCP

 

[beast blazer]

I think this is the first fucking game of the season that's been on national TV.

 

[illmatic99]

 

[Shaboid]

The line on Dame is set at 26.5... I doubt we hold him to that.

 

[KingSpeed]

I think this is the first fucking game of the season that's been on national TV.

The only.

 

[Cugel]

It would be easier if Dame were an asshole. He is just too damn likable.

 

[KingSpeed]

It would be easier if Dame were an asshole. He is just too damn likable.

Boooooooooo

 

[jlprk]

Chris, you can delete Taze Moore's picture from the first post. His 10-day expired.

RotoWire/CBS Sports, RealGM, and HoopsRumors have it. None of the others reported it yet...NBA.com, ESPN, Spotrac, etc. That tells me the best, most current sources to always use.

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/taze-moore-contract-with-portland-expires/

https://basketball.realgm.com/nba/teams/Portland-Trail-Blazers/24/Transaction_History/2024

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2024/01...-day-contracts-roster-addition-deadlines.html

 

[maxiep]

I don't see the Bucks allowing us to take a 26 point lead this time.

 

[Haakzilla]

...is this stupid Florida vs Kentucky game going to prevent ESPN from airing the player intros?! Anyone have a local link or is ESPN the only broadcast tonight?!

 

[maxiep]

...is this stupid Florida vs Kentucky game going to prevent ESPN from airing the player intros?! Anyone have a local link or is ESPN the only broadcast tonight?!

I am thinking EXACTLY the same thing. Just like cutting off our championship celebration for the Kemper Open.

 

[maxiep]

Tipoff was moved back to 7:12 PM

 

[maxiep]

F***ing OVERTIME?

 

[KingSpeed]

...is this stupid Florida vs Kentucky game going to prevent ESPN from airing the player intros?! Anyone have a local link or is ESPN the only broadcast tonight?!

Go on the ESPN app. That’s what they’re saying. Tip off not til 10:12.

 

[illmatic99]

Anywhere to see the introductions?