Game Thread GAME# 35: BLAZERS @ KNICKS - JANUARY 1, 2020 - WEDNESDAY, 4:30 PM, NBATV & NBCSNW

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Dec 30, 2019.

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Should the Blazers tank now?

Poll closed Jan 6, 2020.

  1. Yes

    15 vote(s)
    36.6%

  2. Not just yet

    8 vote(s)
    19.5%

  3. No

    18 vote(s)
    43.9%
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  1. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    2019-20 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
    PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
    14 - 20
    (6-11 Road)
    NEW YORK KNICKS
    9 - 24
    (4-12 Home)


    _____________________________
    ---------    PROBABLE STARTERS---------

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    [​IMG] PG [​IMG]
    DAMIAN LILLARD VS ELFRID PAYTON

    [​IMG] SG [​IMG]
    C.J. McCOLLUM VS R.J. BARRETT

    [​IMG] SF [​IMG]
    KENT BAZEMORE VS MARCUS MORRIS

    [​IMG] PF [​IMG]
    CARMELO ANTHONY VS JULIUS RANDLE

    [​IMG] C [​IMG]
    HASSAN WHITESIDE VS TAJ GIBSON



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    ------- JERSEYS -------
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    WHEN: 4:30 PM (PST), WEDNESDAY, 1/1/2020

    WHERE: MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK, NY
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    TV BROADCAST:
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    RADIO BROADCAST:
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    --------------BENCH--------------
    PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
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    SIMONS , TRENT Jr.
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    LITTLE , HEZONJA , HOARD
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    TOLLIVER , BROWN

    ------ NEW YORK KNICKS------
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    SMITH Jr. , NTILIKINA , ALLEN
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    ELLINGTON , TRIER , DOTSON
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    BRAZDEIKIS , BULLOCK , KNOX II
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    PORTIS , RABB , ROBINSON




    INJURIES
    TRAIL BLAZERS
    Mario Hezonja (back spasms): QUESTIONABLE
    Skal Labissiere (left knee): OUT
    Rodney Hood (torn Achilles): OUT
    Zach Collins (dislocated left shoulder): OUT
    Jusuf Nurkic (left leg): OUT
     KNICKS
    Dennis Smith Jr. (strained left oblique): QUESTIONABLE
    Reggie Bullock (neck): QUESTIONABLE



    HEAD COACHES
    [​IMG] - VS – [​IMG]
    TERRY STOTTS --- MIKE MILLER

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







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    Darkwebs, Dec 30, 2019
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  2. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    Let's wave goodbye to 2019 like Dame did to the Thunder, and say hello to 2020, the year of perfect (court) vision for the Blazers, hopefully.

    We start out the new year (and new decade) with a game against a bottom-3 NBA team. This should be an easy win, right?

    The Blazers will be in NY on New Year's Eve, watching the ball drop. Now let's hope the Blazers' collective balls drop, so they can start playing some tough defense for a change.
     
    Darkwebs, Dec 30, 2019
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    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

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    So these are 2 evenly matched teams going head to head on New year's day?
     
    BigGameDamian, Dec 30, 2019
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    That's so sad for us.
     
    Strenuus, Dec 30, 2019
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    That is a depressing thought.
     
    TBpup, Dec 30, 2019
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    The season is over and if we make the playoffs, we will get sweep again by the LA teams. Might as well rest Dame and CJ for the season.
     
    DDolla, Dec 31, 2019
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    And Blazers are getting paid 30% more salary.
     
    Neil O. Shyster, Dec 31, 2019
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    Another Loss
     
    Chris Craig, Dec 31, 2019
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    I might cry if the blazers lose to the Knicks tonight.
     
    RipCity4Life0, Jan 1, 2020
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    Thank you been saying this for a coo minute now. Can’t wait till next season tho. Completely new team. Healthy. Lottery pick (or use it for an asset).

    I hope we lose this game and every single one from here on out
     
    AldoTrapani, Jan 1, 2020
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    stampedehero Make Your Day, a Doobies Day Staff Member Moderator

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    BBPZiiWKurt Russel .gif
     
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    I stil have some alcohol from new years eve so i just would drink some Vodka to relieve the pain
     
    Labinot41, Jan 1, 2020
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    Who ISN'T excited when your 9-24 team welcomes a 14-20 visitor!!??
     
    Rastapopoulos, Jan 1, 2020
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    Cugel The epitome of mediocrity

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    veritable clash of the titans
     
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    I don't like this matchup. Morris, Randle and Gibsom will be too much for the Blazers to handle.
    Happy New Year!
     
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    I’m just watching this game because of Melo’s return to MSG. Hope Knicks win so we can officially tank, trade some of our expiring and get to the lottery for some picks.
     
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    Tank!
     
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    The Blazers were 14-20 two seasons ago at this point. They went on to claim the 3rd seed.
     
    Chris Craig, Jan 1, 2020
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    tlongII Legendary Poster

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    Yeah so?
     
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    Just saying. I know it won't happen this season. The west is too deep and too tough
     
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