Game Thread 2022-23 Game #37 - BLAZERS @ TIMBERWOLVES - JANUARY 4, 2023 - WEDNESDAY - 5:00 PM (PDT) ROOT

[Chris Craig]

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STARTERS


Damian Lillard Anfernee Simons

Josh Hart Jerami Grant

Jusuf Nurkic



D'Angelo Russell Anthony Edwards

Kyle Anderson Jaden McDaniels

Rudy Gobert

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RECORDS

BLAZERS 19-17 - 7th W

TIMBERWOLVES 17-21 - 11th W

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WHEN: JANUARY 4, 2023 - WEDNESDAY - 5:00 PM (PDT)

WHERE: TARGET CENTER, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN



TV BROADCAST



RADIO BROADCAST



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BENCH


Gary Payton II Justice Winslow

Nassir Little Drew Eubanks

Trendon Watford Keon Johnson

Shaedon Sharpe Jabari Walker

Greg Brown III John Butler Jr

Ibou Badji



Jaylen Nowell Austin Rivers

Taurean Prince Naz Reid

Jordan McLaughlin Bryn Forbes

Josh Minott Nathan Knight

Wendell Moore Jr Luka Garza

Matt Ryan Karl A Towns

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COACHES



Chauncey Billups


Chris Finch

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INJURIES

BLAZERS

Nassir Little - Hip - Out
Justice Winslow - Ankle - Out
Jusuf Nurkic - Illness - Probable
Gary Payton II - Ankle - Out

TIMBERWOLVES

Karl Anthony Towns - Calf - Out
Taurean Prince - Shoulder - Out
Naz Reid - Back - Questionable
D'Angelo Russell - Ill - Questionable

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NOTES
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• This is the third game between the Blazers and Timberwolves this season
• The Blazers defeated the Timberwolves 124 -118 on 12/10
• The Blazers defeated the Timberwolves 133 -112 on 12/12
• The two teams will meet again 4-2
• The Timberwolves swept the 2021-22 season series 4-0
• This is the start of a three game road trip for Portland. The Blazers will also play the Pacers (1/6) and the Raptors (1/8) on the trip

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[Fairly-Hard]

Long time to be out with a sprained ankle. Been over a week. Report i read says it's a grade two sprain and Winslow will be evaluated again in a week. Sounds like he will miss this road trip.

T-Wolves just beat the Nuggets. Their record right now is 17-21. They are currently in the 11th spot 7.5 games back.
With the win against the Pistons the Blazers have moved to 4.5 games back and now have a 19-17 record sitting in the 7th spot. They now do a "4 games in 7 days" trip that should be the last of a grueling stretch.
Would love to see them get a split of these next 4 games. 21-19 at the 40 game mark would keep them right in the mix heading into some home cookin. 10 of the next 11 after the road trip are at home.

 

[Strenuus]

It feels like it's been a month + since we had 2 straight home games.

 

[Chris Craig]

It feels like it's been a month + since we had 2 straight home games.

3 weeks

 

[illmatic99]

It feels like it's been a month + since we had 2 straight home games.

insane schedule. can't wait for it to balance out in the coming months.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

T-wolves beat Utah even with Russell out. It seems sometimes that they play better when their "stars" are out.

 

[rotary111]

For Sale- 1 slightly used Evoca Scout TV receiver with all cables and the upgraded over the air antenna. Powers on and lights up like it's supposed to.

Best offer by 3pm today. Act fast!

 

[Chris Craig]

For Sale- 1 slightly used Evoca Scout TV receiver with all cables and the upgraded over the air antenna. Powers on and lights up like it's supposed to.

Best offer by 3pm today. Act fast!

I have one too. Almost new. Still receives some local channels and can be used to download apps. Guess I'm the competition.

 

[THE HCP]

It feels like it's been a month + since we had 2 straight home games.

You ain't lying!

 

[THE HCP]

Top- This afternoon
Bottom- 45 days from now

 

[THE HCP]

Been a grind of a season. Not sure, but in all my years I don't remember this much travel in the first half of a season.

 

[Kano John]

I have one too. Almost new. Still receives some local channels and can be used to download apps. Guess I'm the competition.

I'd be happy to throw mine in and someone could get three for the price of one!

 

[BigGameDamian]

Too bad Towns is out.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Too bad Towns is out.

too bad for whom?

 

[Fairly-Hard]

I'd be happy to throw mine in and someone could get three for the price of one!

Any copper in them?

 

[BassPlaya]

Any copper in them?

In the mine?

 

[Irish Trader]

19-17 (21-14-1) -1.5 -120 45.6%
Minnesota Timberwolves
17-21 (15-23-0) 235.0 +100 54.4%
Surprise surprise we are favored on the road. Questionable?

 

[julius]

19-17 (21-14-1) -1.5 -120 45.6%
Minnesota Timberwolves
17-21 (15-23-0) 235.0 +100 54.4%
Surprise surprise we are favored on the road. Questionable?

Yes, questionable.

 

[B-Roy]

We are 9th offense and 18th (!!!) defensively.

 

[Idog1976]

We are 9th offense and 18th (!!!) defensively.

I wish we could defend with the intensity we did earlier in the season. That would make all the difference. Btw, a lot of our recent losses look less awful in the context of those teams heating up e.g. GSW w/o Steph and OKC slapping Boston, and us having an absolutely horrific schedule.

 

[julius]

I wish we could defend with the intensity we did earlier in the season. That would make all the difference. Btw, a lot of our recent losses look less awful in the context of those teams heating up e.g. GSW w/o Steph and OKC slapping Boston, and us having an absolutely horrific schedule.

NO! We aren't allowed to use context and perspective! Haven't you learned ANYTHING!?!?!

 

[Mr. Robot]

We are 9th offense and 18th (!!!) defensively.

i cant accept anything less than top half of both offense & defense

 

[Shaboid]

Win this one for my Mom! It's her birthday today!

 

[B-Roy]

Payton is out. LOL

 

[Strenuus]

Payton is out. LOL

What's funny about that? He tweaked his ankle.

 

[B-Roy]

What's funny about that? He tweaked his ankle.

The funny thing is he came back for one game and then got injured again. I'm laughing at the misfortune.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Must win game tonight!

 

[BigGameDamian]

Payton is out. LOL

Must be load management.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

The funny thing is he came back for one game and then got injured again. I'm laughing at the misfortune.

I'm sure he'll be back in a couple weeks

 

[DUB]

Great pass by Hart, strong finish by Grant over Gobert.