Game Thread 2023-24 GAME #75 - BLAZERS @ MAGIC - APRIL 1, 2024 - 4:00 PM PST - ROOT

[Chris Craig]

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STARTERS



Scoot Henderson Rayan Rupert

Kris Murray Jabari Walker

DeAndre Ayton


Markelle Fultz Jalen Suggs

Franz Wagner Paolo Banchero

Wendell Carter Jr

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WHEN: APRIL 1, 2024 - MONDAY - 4:00 PM PST

WHERE: SPECTRUM CENTER, CHARLOTTE NC



TV BROADCAST

RADIO BROADCAST

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BENCH


Duop Reath

Delano Banton Moses Brown

Justin Minaya*°

Ibou Badji* Ashton Hagans*

Robert Williams °

Shaedon Sharpe° Malcolm Brogdon°

Jerami Grant° Anfernee Simons°

Toumani Camara° Matisse Thybulle°

*2 Way Player
°Injured Player



Cole Anthony Gary Harris

Joe Ingles Jonathan Isaac

Moritz Wagner Anthony Black

Goga Bitadze Jett Howard

Caleb Houstan Chuma Okeke

Trevelin Queen Kevon Harris*

Admiral Schofield*

*2 Way Player
° Injured Player

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COACHES

Chauncey Billups

Jamahl Mosley

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INJURIES

BLAZERS

Robert Williams - Knee - Out
Shaedon Sharpe - Core - Out
Malcolm Brogdon - Elbow - Out
Jerami Grant - Hammy - Doubt
Anfernee Simons - Knee - Out
Toumani Camara - Ribs - Out
Matisse Thybulle - Ankle - Out
Justin Minaya - Back - Doubtful

MAGIC

None

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE

BLAZERS @ HORNETS 4/3 4:00 PM

BLAZERS @ WIZARDS 4/5 4:00 PM

BLAZERS @ CELTICS 4/7 3:00 PM

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GAME NOTES
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• The Magic defeated the Blazers 102-97 on 10/27 in Portland​
• The Magic can sweep the season series with a win​
• Joe Ingles was on the Blazers 2021-22 roster, but never played for the team​
• Brandon Williams played for the Blazers during the 2021-22 season. He was resigned as a 2 Way Player for the 2022-23 season but was waived prior to the season​
• No current Blazers have played for the Magic​
• Chauncey Billups is 2-3 against Jamahl Mosley and the Magic​

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[Chris Craig]

Do you believe in magic?

 

[SheedSoNasty]

I just wanna know when Sharpe is going to play again.

 

[illmatic99]

Scoot really needs to have a decent bounce back game. Orlando's defense will make it tough but it's high time for him to show something.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

COACH

Chauncey Billups

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APRIL FOOLS!

 

[Cugel]

Another blowout. ORL is good. Look for Banchero and the Wagner Bros to destroy.

 

[Chris Craig]

APRIL FOOLS!

Blazers are going to look like fools tonight alright

 

[wizenheimer]

after this game, only 7 games and 13 days left to the Blazer season....mercy is near

 

[Whyachi]

Blazers are ranked #30 in Assists
Magic ranked #1 in preventing Assists

the casinos did the math, and gave this young Magic squad a 17 point spread

 

[kjironman1]

Blazers are ranked #30 in Assists
Magic ranked #1 in preventing Assists

the casinos did the math, and gave this young Magic squad a 17 point spread

Probably should take the over on that?

 

[Whyachi]

after this game, only 7 games and 13 days left to the Blazer season....mercy is near

I compare this Blazers year to alternative version of 'Over The Top' arm wrestling movie.

script: [ Stallone's old semi truck is always breaking down, and he has to hitchhike with his whiney teenager to arm wrestling matches. When they finally make it to the tournament, Stallone gets absolutely whooped, and has to deal with injuries. Then the entire depressing process repeats itself en route to another arm wrestling tournament. ]

 

[Chris Craig]

Blazers are ranked #30 in Assists
Magic ranked #1 in preventing Assists

the casinos did the math, and gave this young Magic squad a 17 point spread

 

[kjironman1]

I just read on tweeter that Sharpe is playing tonight.
Don’t know if that’s really true?

 

[BassPlaya]

Juh barrrrrryyyy time.

 

[illmatic99]

I just read on tweeter that Sharpe is playing tonight.
Don’t know if that’s really true?

Check your calendar.

 

[kjironman1]

Check your calendar.

That was my first reaction.
The post seems to be authentic?

 

[kjironman1]

The authentic post is very Sharpe!

 

[BigGameDamian]

Another blowout. ORL is good. Look for Banchero and the Wagner Bros to destroy.

 

[TYDame]

Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese is far more exciting than any Blazers game… just sad

 

[illmatic99]

come on man, why are you reaching there

 

[Cugel]

I cant give up on Scoot when he makes passes like that to Ayton. Needs to work on shooting and silly fouls. He got a bit overzealous there.

 

[Whyachi]

Orlando sucks! Blazers up 3

 

[Whyachi]

Ayton clobbering these Magic

 

[Whyachi]

Banchero 1-5, straight up brickmaster

 

[Whyachi]

Magic have no idea how to play, Ingles has to lob an airball.

 

[Whyachi]

Orlando 1-8 from deep
thbbbbffft !

 

[Whyachi]

Hagans checked in. HCP owes me 5 cents

 

[illmatic99]

what is that shot banton

 

[Whyachi]

Magic lucky buzzer beater.
Blazers up 1 after 1

 

[Whyachi]

what is that shot banton

Logo Dalano, practicing for wrist tap game winner