Game Thread GAME# 39: THUNDER @ BLAZERS - JANUARY 4, 2019 - FRIDAY, 7:30 PM, ESPN & NBCSNW

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Which is your favorite Blazers' jersey this season?

Poll closed Jan 8, 2019.

  1. Association (white)

    2 vote(s)
    5.1%

  2. Icon (black)

    5 vote(s)
    12.8%

  3. Statement (red "tire track")

    4 vote(s)
    10.3%

  4. City (black and gray "ripcity")

    9 vote(s)
    23.1%

  5. Earned (red "ripcity")

    19 vote(s)
    48.7%
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  1. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    2018-19 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
    OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
    23 - 13
    (10-9 Road)
    PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
    22 - 16
    (14-6 Home)

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    ---------    PROBABLE STARTERS---------

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    RUSSELL WESTBROOK VS DAMIAN LILLARD

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    TERRANCE FERGUSON VS C.J. McCOLLUM

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    PAUL GEORGE VS MOE HARKLESS

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    JERAMI GRANT VS AL-FAROUQ AMINU

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    STEVEN ADAMS VS JUSUF NURKIC

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    WHEN: 7:30 PM (PST), FRIDAY, 1/4/2019

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

    -- OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER --
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    FELTON , SCHRODER , DIALLO
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    ABRINES , BURTON , LUWAWU-CABARROT
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    NADER , GRANTHAM
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    PATTERSON , NOEL

    ---- PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS ----
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    CURRY , BALDWIN , SIMONS
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    TURNER , STAUSKAS , TRENT Jr.
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    LAYMAN , SWANIGAN
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    COLLINS , LEONARD



    INJURIES
    THUNDER
    Andre Roberson (left patellar tendon): OUT
    Alex Abrines (personal): QUESTIONABLE
     TRAIL BLAZERS
    Moe Harkless (left knee): QUESTIONABLE



    HEAD COACHES
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    BILLY DONOVAN --- TERRY STOTTS



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






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  2. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    What a way to start the new year! Blazers came back from down 9 with about 3 minutes left in the 4th quarter to tie the game and then defeat the Kings in OT. Overall, the Blazers went on a 22-7 run to end that game. Jusuf went Nurklear with a 24/23/7/5/5 stat line. Dame, UNDER the weather, brought us to OVERtime with the last 2 buckets of regulation.

    Having won 2 in a row and 7 of their last 10, the Blazers now look to continue their roll with a matchup against their Northwest Division rival, the OKC Thunder, who are currently 3rd in the West and are 2 games ahead of the Blazers. Blazers are 6th in the West, so this is a pivotal game they must win in order to climb the standings for a better seed in the Playoffs. Last year, Portland swept the season series against OKC (and have actually won 6 straight head-to-head meetings), but the Thunder have been gelling really well this season, so this will be a tough battle.

    In addition, this will be the Blazers' first ESPN broadcast since their humiliating loss on Christmas night. So they need this win as redemption for that lump of coal they left in Porltand fans' stockings.

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    We are 5th in the West
     
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  4. DUB

    DUB Da, da da, da dah!

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    Nurkic won’t be able to bully Adams like he has the last few centres he’s faced. It will be interesting to see how Stotts uses Nurkic, and how Nurkic copes with whatever challenges he faces.
     
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  5. theprunetang

    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Hopefully lots of kick outs to open shooters.
     
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    DUB Da, da da, da dah!

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    The challenge of matching up against a strong, defensively skilled, big man is one type of challenge Nurkic may face.

    Another may be a challenge we all here may have to face. The challenge of dealing with the frustration of Stotts not trusting Nurkic in this matchup, and going away from him.
     
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    James lamphear Well-Known Member

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    In the past Nurk has got Adams in foul trouble due to Adams can't bullied Nurk like he has with other center. If Nurk has a big game then he has come in his own for sure. I think the reason why we do so good against OKC is we match up well against them. We actually got players that match up with Paul George in Harkless and Aminu.
     
    James lamphear, Jan 2, 2019
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  8. Chris Craig

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    Stotts needs to keep going to Nurk regardless of Adams. Nurk can get Adams in foul trouble. He can get under Adams skin easy. I can see there being a scuffle as these two teams like to get intense. CJ needs to come out shooting and not fall back into his slump. He hit some shots against the Kings, but looked all together like he was falling back to Earth from his hot shooting night against the 76ers. Lillard will have a few days to rest off the flu, so he should be ready Friday. If Hark plays like he did last night on Friday Blazers should be good. Aminu needs to practice shooting those 3s. The bench needs to get it together. We got this.
     
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    Bruno_Sabino From Brasil (Belem-PA)

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    Another big game. It’s time to make our run
     
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    James lamphear Well-Known Member

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    If you guys haven't noticed when CJ have big scoring night the next game is not so good in shooting the ball. He still struggling from the 3 line this year.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Give it a rest. Enjoy the tough road win. It's not like CJ WANTS to miss shots.
     
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    Jade Falcon Just to piss you off.

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    This was exactly my very first thought as well. I hope he keeps his head in the game and adjusts himself accordingly if he starts to lose in the paint.
     
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    tlongII Legendary Poster

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    Man I REALLY want this one!
     
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    Blazer4ever Finding a Way BANNED

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    If Mo doesn't play we don't have a chance. Him on Paul George is one of the keys to the game. The other key (or question mark) is how well are we going to defend Westbrook and Schroeder.
     
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    Beating the Thunder you just let Westbrook shoot every shot at the end of the game....works everytime
     
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    Why what is wrong with Moe? We don't play until Friday.
     
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    I really believe that we could have had Paul George before Indiana traded him to OKC. If Neil would have been willing to take the risk by putting CJ in a trade for PG-13. I don't just blame Neil though I have always thought Paul was a little gun shy also. Sometimes you just have to take a risk.
     
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    He's unreliable.
     
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    stampedehero Make Your Day, a Doobies Day Staff Member Moderator

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    @Chris Craig aka Mr. Positive!~
     
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    Why would Moe not play?
     
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