Game Thread GAME# 66: BLAZERS @ CAVALIERS - MAY 5, 2021 - WEDNESDAY, 4:30, NBCSNW

[Darkwebs]

2021-20 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
36 - 29
(20-13 Road)
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
21 - 43
(12-19 Home)


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

PG

DAMIAN LILLARD VS DARIUS GARLAND

SG

C.J. McCOLLUM VS COLLIN SEXTON

SF

NORMAN POWELL VS ISAAC OKORO

PF

ROBERT COVINGTON VS KEVIN LOVE

C

JUSUF NURKIC VS JARRETT ALLEN



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WHEN: 4:30 PM (PST), WEDNESDAY, 11/23/2021

WHERE: QUICKEN LOANS ARENA, CLEVELAND, OH

TV BROADCAST:

RADIO BROADCAST:

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--------------BENCH--------------
- PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS -

SIMONS , BLEVINS , ELLEBY

LITTLE , HOLLIS-JEFFERSON , JONES Jr.

ANTHONY , LEAF

GILES III , KANTER


- CLEVELAND CAVALIERS-

MARTIN , DOTSON

THOMAS , STEVENS , OSMAN

WADE , KABENGELE

VAREJAO , HARTENSTEIN


INJURIES
TRAIL BLAZERS
Zach Collins (left ankle stress fracture): OUT
CAVALIERS
Darius Garland (left ankle): QUESTIONABLE
Lamar Stevens (concussion): QUESTIONABLE
Isaiah Hartenstein (concussion): QUESTIONABLE
Matthew Dellavedova (strained neck): OUT
Dylan Windler (left knee surgery): OUT
Taurean Prince (left ankle surgery): OUT



HEAD COACHES

- VS –

TERRY STOTTS --- J.B. BICKERSTAFF

OFFICIAL CAVALIERS' GAME NOTES
OFFICIAL BLAZERS' GAME NOTES ​

• The Trail Blazers May 5 game against the Cavaliers will be the final meeting between Portland and Cleveland during the 2020-21 season. Portland leads the season series, 1-0.

• LAST GAME: The Trail Blazers defeated the Cavaliers, 129-110, on February 12 in Portland. Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3-PT, 6-8 FT) to go with two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block off the bench. Collin Sexton led Cleveland with 25 points (8-16 FG, 1-2 3-PT, 8-9 FT), three rebounds, five assists and two steals.

• Enes Kanter recorded 21 points on 9-of-11 shooting (3-3 FT), pulled down 13 rebounds and had one assist and one block against Cleveland on Feb. 12.

• Damian Lillard added 20 points (7-16 FG, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and one steal against the Cavaliers on Feb. 12.

• Jarrett Allen finished with 22 points (7-12 FG, 8-15 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks in 24 minutes against Portland on Feb. 12.


• HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY:
ALL TIME: Trail Blazers lead, 71-54
PORTLAND HOME: Trail Blazers lead, 45-18
CLEVELAND HOME: Cavaliers lead, 36-26

 

[Darkwebs]

Though we couldn't attain 5 straight victories, we can still notch win # 5 here in our 6-game roadie.

The Blazers will have plenty of motivation to get the W here, as they are still in the heated battle with Dallas and the Lakers for that 5th and 6th spots.

This will be a back-to-back for Cleveland, so Portland gets somewhat of a scheduling favor.

The Cavs just ruled out Larry Nance Jr. and Matthew Dellavedova for the remainder of the season, and just signed Anderson Varejao to a 10-day contract. Yeah, the guy that the Blazers paid millions to do nothing. He still owes us.

 

[TBpup]

Schedule win.

 

[Darkwebs]

Alright, Cavs were just eliminated from playoff contention, meaning they have nothing to play for except pride. Will Cleveland tank now that winning doesn't really matter this season?

 

[Fairly-Hard]

So if the Blazers win this game they go 5-1 on a 6 game road trip. I would be happy with that. The team needs some rest though. I would like to see some starters get a game off or at least limit their playing time.

 

[Darkwebs]

PLAYOFF SEEDING RACE

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After dropping the game against the Hawks, the Blazers have now dropped back down to 7th with just 7 games left to go in the season.

 

[blazerkor]

PLAYOFF SEEDING RACE

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After dropping the game against the Hawks, the Blazers have now dropped back down to 7th with just 7 games left to go in the season.

I think we'll win this game and also beat the Rockets but I would only give us a coin flip in the Spurs game and we'll likely lose the rest. Every one of the four teams we are behind in the standings that we play are playing for positioning. There is a scenario where Denver would try to lose, if it was to avoid a healthy Lakers squad in the first round but still I don't know if they would do that. I think that because of the rest that teams will get during the play-in games, they'll all play through the end of the season.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

I think we'll win this game and also beat the Rockets but I would only give us a coin flip in the Spurs game and we'll likely lose the rest. Every one of the four teams we are behind in the standings that we play are playing for positioning. There is a scenario where Denver would try to lose, if it was to avoid a healthy Lakers squad in the first round but still I don't know if they would do that. I think that because of the rest that teams will get during the play-in games, they'll all play through the end of the season.

I honestly don't think Utah, Denver, Phoenix, and LAC will prioritize positioning over rest. It doesn't matter. There isn't real HCA. Even when there is, top teams usually rest players at end of season. I have us going 6-1 the rest of the way. Not sure which game is the loss though.

 

[blazerkor]

I honestly don't think Utah, Denver, Phoenix, and LAC will prioritize positioning over rest. It doesn't matter. There isn't real HCA. Even when there is, top teams usually rest players at end of season. I have us going 6-1 the rest of the way. Not sure which game is the loss though.

If what you're saying is right then we should already see teams that have clinched resting their starters but for some reason all of the Jazz players were right around their season average for minutes played tonight.

I don't think you're right about all of our opponents sitting their players and I think we'll lose more than we'll win the rest of the season. You said 6-1 so I'll just say 3-4. Not sure if we'll get that San Antonio win though.

 

[kjironman1]

Would love to see a large early lead and resting some players in the fourth quarter.

 

[Chris Craig]

Maybe Kevin Love will decide to pass us the ball tomorrow

 

[TBpup]

Maybe Kevin Love will decide to pass us the ball tomorrow

After his 'Love' piece towards Damian Lillard, maybe he will just inbound to Dame over and over.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

If what you're saying is right then we should already see teams that have clinched resting their starters but for some reason all of the Jazz players were right around their season average for minutes played tonight.

I don't think you're right about all of our opponents sitting their players and I think we'll lose more than we'll win the rest of the season. You said 6-1 so I'll just say 3-4. Not sure if we'll get that San Antonio win though.

Neither Conley or Mitchell played last night.

 

[Darkwebs]

 

[Cugel]

So who will start for Norm?

 

[blazerkor]

So who will start for Norm?

Should be DJ but I guess we'll see.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

So who will start for Norm?

Little, RHJ, or DJJ? I say start Elleby though.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

Beware this game. Suns needed OT to beat Cleveland tonight.

 

[RoseCityRebel]

“Patellar tendinopathy” a fancy way to say he’s sitting out because of tendinitis if they want to give him a game off. Every player has tendinitis to some degree. Tendons inflame. They get iced.

 

[blazerkor]

“Patellar tendinopathy” a fancy way to say he’s sitting out because of tendinitis if they want to give him a game off. Every player has tendinitis to some degree. Tendons inflame. They get iced.

I looked it up and there is a significant difference. It seems they change the terminology when there is structural issues. Anthony Davis and our own Harry Giles III had tendinopathy.

 

[stampedehero]

Though we couldn't attain 5 straight victories, we can still notch win # 5 here in our 6-game roadie.

The Blazers will have plenty of motivation to get the W here, as they are still in the heated battle with Dallas and the Lakers for that 5th and 6th spots.

This will be a back-to-back for Cleveland, so Portland gets somewhat of a scheduling favor.

The Cavs just ruled out Larry Nance Jr. and Matthew Dellavedova for the remainder of the season, and just signed Anderson Varejao to a 10-day contract. Yeah, the guy that the Blazers paid millions to do nothing. He still owes us.

They have six guys out and own a 21-43 record. If the Blazers lose, they should be totally embarrassed.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

This is a game the Blazers should win. There is no reason to play any starter huge minutes but in the end every game can be won or lost. The most important thing here is to get this win.

 

[Hoopguru]

Funny that people wanted Nate gone and more offense, and his team here quit on him, then Terry arrives and now its defense and people want him gone. I want a change too and I wanted Nate out of here also and no way I would want him here again.

 

[DDolla]

No Excuse not to win this game. Let’s GO!

 

[Mr. Robot]

No Excuse not to win this game. Let’s GO!

they lost to phoenix suns after overtime

yes, they suck, but even bad teams win sometimes

 

[Pinwheel1]

they lost to phoenix suns after overtime

yes, they suck, but even bad teams win sometimes

Exactly. It is the NBA .......... it only takes one guy to get hot in the 4th quarter for any team to win a game.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

They have six guys out and own a 21-43 record. If the Blazers lose, they should be totally embarrassed.

Suns needed overtime to beat them.

 

[Strenuus]

Suns needed overtime to beat them.

No excuses. This should be a win.

Built in excuses need not apply.

 

[Darkwebs]

 

[illmatic99]

I can't believe so many people prefer Nate to Terry. Are y'all like 15 yrs old or something? I can't stand Stotts but Nate was unbearable on a different scale.