Game Thread GAME# 29: MAGIC @ BLAZERS - DECEMBER 20, 2019 - FRIDAY, 7:00 PM, NBCSNW

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Which former Blazer from last season do you miss most?

Poll closed Dec 25, 2019.

  1. Aminu

    9 vote(s)
    17.0%

  2. Baldwin

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Curry

    15 vote(s)
    28.3%

  4. Harkless

    11 vote(s)
    20.8%

  5. Kanter

    7 vote(s)
    13.2%

  6. Layman

    6 vote(s)
    11.3%

  7. Leonard

    5 vote(s)
    9.4%

  8. Stauskas

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  9. Swanigan

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  10. Turner

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    [​IMG]


    2019-20 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
    ORLANDO MAGIC
    12 - 16
    (4-10 Road)
    PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
    12 - 16
    (6-6 Home)

    ______________________________
    ---------    PROBABLE STARTERS---------
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    [​IMG] PG [​IMG]
    MARKELLE FULTZ VS DAMIAN LILLARD

    [​IMG] SG [​IMG]
    EVAN FOURNIER VS C.J. McCOLLUM

    [​IMG] SF [​IMG]
    JONATHAN ISAAC VS KENT BAZEMORE

    [​IMG] PF [​IMG]
    AARON GORDON VS CARMELO ANTHONY

    [​IMG] C [​IMG]
    NIKOLA VUCEVIC VS HASSAN WHITESIDE

    -----------------------------------------------------------------
    ------- JERSEYS -------
    [​IMG]---[​IMG]

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    WHEN: 7:00 PM (PST), FRIDAY, 12/20/2019

    WHERE: Moda Center, Portland, OR
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    TV BROADCAST:
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    RADIO BROADCAST:
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    --------------BENCH--------------

    ---- ORLANDO MAGIC ----
    [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
    AUGUSTIN , MAGETTE , CARTER-WILLIAMS
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    FRAZIER Jr. , IWUNDU , ROSS
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    JOHNSON , BIRCH
    [​IMG][​IMG]
    JEFFERSON , BAMBA


    ---- PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS ----
    [​IMG][​IMG]
    SIMONS , TRENT Jr.
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    LITTLE , HEZONJA , HOARD
    [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
    TOLLIVER , LABISSIERE , BROWN


    INJURIES
    MAGIC
    Jonathan Isaac (hamstring, back): QUESTIONABLE
    Al-Farouq Aminu (torn right meniscus): OUT
    TRAIL BLAZERS
    Nassir Little (back spasms): QUESTIONABLE
    Mario Hezonja (back spasms): QUESTIONABLE
    Rodney Hood (torn Achilles): OUT
    Zach Collins (dislocated left shoulder): OUT
    Jusuf Nurkic (left leg): OUT



    HEAD COACHES
    [​IMG] - VS – [​IMG]
    STEVE CLIFFORD --- TERRY STOTTS



    :reading:OFFICIAL MAGIC'S GAME NOTES
    :reading: OFFICIAL BLAZERS' GAME NOTES ​




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    Last edited: Dec 19, 2019
    Darkwebs, Dec 18, 2019
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    2 wins in a row and the Blazer now have a chance to tie their longest win-streak of the season with a victory here.

    Orlando has lost 5 of 6, so if Portland pounces on this opponent early, they have a chance to make this game easier.

    The Blazers are now just half a game behind the 8th spot in the West. Let's GOOOOOOO!
     
    Darkwebs, Dec 18, 2019
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    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    Half a game out of the playoffs, they’re doing what they need to do until Nurk gets back/a trade is made.
     
    Scalma, Dec 18, 2019
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    Oh and this is a big opportunity here. Blazers can win their first game in these Classic jerseys. Thus far, Portland is 0-7 in these cursed uniforms.
     
    Darkwebs, Dec 18, 2019
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    This game has added significance since the records are so close and we want to have HCA should we face Orlando in the NBA Finals.
     
    KingSpeed, Dec 18, 2019
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    No Aminu...bummer
     
    Chris Craig, Dec 18, 2019
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    They only know how to win game 1
     
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    That was a pretty good game. Raptors always lose the first game of the playoffs.
     
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    Went with Curry on the poll but they could used Harkless right now as well as Jake Layman. Would like to have had Pat Con also.
     
    kjironman1, Dec 19, 2019
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    Blazers need to get that Home record to .500
    Magic are not bad team but i think the Blazers can get this win.
     
    kjironman1, Dec 19, 2019
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    Our home record already is .500.
     
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    I want Portland to win but Orlando might win this game if we wear those cursed throwback Jerseys. We always struggle in them
     
    RipCity4Life0, Dec 19, 2019
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    Well hopefully we can secure home court this year in the playoffs then.
     
    BigGameDamian, Dec 19, 2019
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    SIeepwalker The lone sane poster

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    Unfortunate that Aminu is out
     
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    Not gonna argue that because i have not looked recently but at the top it says they are 5-6 at home. So they would need another win to be 6-6. If you would like i will look it up?

    Edit. Just looked and yes indeed they are 6-6 after the win last night at home. They also are now 12-16 overall.
     
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    Until we get our defense fix every game going hard to win. I am not saying we can't win this game but it going be rough if the defense and keeping the opponent off the offense board.
     
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    Is it? To many ex-Blazers go off on us when they return to Portland. Whether they are normally good or not.
    We can give him a nice ovation next year instead.
     
    Pinwheel1, Dec 19, 2019
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    Voted for aminu. Just gotta say he was under appreciated when he was here and to me always seemed like a good character guy...sucks he is injured. Would like to see him get a warm welcome from the fans for his time spent in portland.
     
    BlazerRx, Dec 20, 2019
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    I think we'll win this one and keep this streak going. I doubt this will be a defensive battle but I think we will outscore them.
     
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    Melo's going for 50 tonight!
     
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