Game Thread GAME# 4: BLAZERS @ CLIPPERS - DECEMBER 30, 2020 - WEDNESDAY, 7:00 PM, NBATV & NBCSNW

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When Melo comes back from the health/safety protocol, should he lose his spot in the rotation?

Poll closed Jan 3, 2021.

  1. Yes, he was horrible before and there are better players behind him.

    18 vote(s)
    31.6%

  2. No, but give him one last chance. If he stinks it up, into the doghouse he goes.

    3 vote(s)
    5.3%

  3. No, give him a couple more chances, and if he doesn't play well, then give away his minutes or spot.

    6 vote(s)
    10.5%

  4. No, but keep him on a short leash each game. Pull him if he's not playing well.

    28 vote(s)
    49.1%

  5. No, a player should not lose his spot because of an injury. He deserves his place in the rotation.

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  6. No, Melo re-signed w/ the Blazers on a min contract. He's a future Hall-of-Famer & deserves respect

    2 vote(s)
    3.5%
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  1. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    2020-21 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
    PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
    2 - 1
    (1-0 Road)
    LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
    2 - 1
    (0-1 Home)


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

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    [​IMG] PG [​IMG]
    DAMIAN LILLARD VS PATRICK BEVERLEY

    [​IMG] SG [​IMG]
    CJ McCOLLUM VS PAUL GEORGE

    [​IMG] SF [​IMG]
    DERRICK JONES Jr. VS KAWHI LEONARD

    [​IMG] PF [​IMG]
    ROBERT COVINGTON VS NICOLAS BATUM

    [​IMG] C [​IMG]
    JUSUF NURKIC VS SERGE IBAKA


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    ------- JERSEYS -------

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    WHEN: 7:00 PM (PST), WEDNESDAY, 12/30/2020

    WHERE: STAPLES CENTER, LOS ANGELES, CA
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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. , BLEVINS
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    ELLEBY , HOOD , LITTLE
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    ANTHONY , GILES , KANTER


    - LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS-
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    JACKSON , WILLIAMS , KENNARD
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    MANN , COFFEY
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    MORRIS , PATTERSON
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    KABENGELE , OTURU , ZUBAC


    INJURIES
    TRAIL BLAZERS
    Carmelo Anthony (health and safety protocols): QUESTIONABLE
    Gary Trent Jr (right calf strain): : QUESTIONABLE
    Nassir Little (illness): DOUBTFUL
    Zach Collins (ankle): OUT
    CLIPPERS
    Kawhi Leonard (mouth): QUESTIONABLE
    Marcus Morris (right knee): QUESTIONABLE
    Jay Scrubb (foot surgery): OUT



    HEAD COACHES
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    TERRY STOTTS ------------ TYRONN LUE




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





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    Last edited: Dec 30, 2020
    Darkwebs, Dec 28, 2020
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    Another game in L.A.
    Another game at the Staples Center.
    Another game versus a pair of superstars.
    Another game on NBATV.
    Another opponent on the 2nd night of a back-to-back.

    Hopefully, another victory?
     
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    I'm not saying Melo's a ball hog, but..........

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    Darkwebs, Dec 28, 2020
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    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    It's not only a must win game, it's a must huge lead at halftime game.

    If we're not leading by 51 points at halftime we're going to lose to the Mavs in the WCF.
     
    SlyPokerDog, Dec 28, 2020
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    If they can get this one, this could really be a tremendous road trip.

    Defending Kawhi/PG13 is a bit different than LeBron/AD. I think RoCo and DJJ will be up to the challenge.
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Another game, another stupid fucking Morris twin.
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    True. You could probably use DJJ and ROCO on PG and Kawhi and park CJ on Batum, since he most likely won't be aggressive and take advantage. Batum is going to Batum.
     
    theprunetang, Dec 28, 2020
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    So Batum for a season high?
     
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    I was hoping just to split the 4 game road trip. But if we can beat the Clips and split with the desperate Warriors...even better.
     
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    Highly doubt it. Batum just doesn't have it in him to be the aggressor.
     
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    How the hell did Nico crack the Clips starting lineup?
     
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    nah...the parameter is not letting them score 70! Keep them under 70 first half and we can beat them!
     
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    I like that we can have a day off to practice tomorrow without having any travel, while the Clips have a game (albeit against the Wolves without KAT). I didn't want to play them coming off that last one - they'll be trying for some redemption.
     
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    Nope, we go for the win against the Clips and then beat the Warriors twice. That's the mindset. I don't think the Warriors are very good and they just lost their backup big Chriss for the season. They're snake bitten.
     
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    I think Dame owns real estate in Paul George's head
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Talk about a small market...
     
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    Is Kawhi even playing?
     
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    He has 8 stitches around his mouth I think I read...probably not playing
     
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    The good thing about having depth is you have the luxury of not having to play guys (outside of Dame) when they’re having an off night. So Stotts doesn’t need to play Melo, but I guarantee there will be games he will carry the team, particularly down the stretch. He still has value, but you don’t need to ride him for 30 minutes every night.
     
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    Then the Blazers should win
     
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