Game Thread 2022-23 Game #4 - BLAZERS VS NUGGETS - OCTOBER 24, 2022 - MONDAY - 7:00 PM (PDT) ROOT, NBA TV

[Chris Craig]

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STARTERS


Damian Lillard Anfernee Simons

Josh Hart Jerami Grant

Jusuf Nurkic


Jamal Murray Kentavious C-Pope

Michael Porter Jr Aaron Gordon


Nikola Jokic


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WHEN: OCTOBER 24, 2022 - MONDAY - 7:00 PM (PDT)

WHERE: MODA CENTER, PORTLAND OR



TV BROADCAST





RADIO BROADCAST



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BENCH

BLAZERS



Gary Payton II Nassir Little

Justice Winslow Drew Eubanks

Trendon Watford Keon Johnson

Shaedon Sharpe Jabari Walker

Greg Brown III Oliver Sarr

John Butler


DENVER


Bones Hyland Bruce Brown

Jeff Green DeAndre Jordan

Zeke Nnaji Ish Smith

Davon Reed Payton Watson

Vlatko Cancar Jack White

Christian Braun Collin Gillespie

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COACHES


Chauncey Billups


Michael Malone

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INJURIES

BLAZERS

Gary Payton II - Core - OUT
Trendon Watford - Hip - OUT
Olivier Sarr - Wrist - OUT

DENVER

Jamal Murray - Knee - PROBABLE
Nikola Jokic - Finger - PROBABLE
Collin Gillespie - Leg - OUT

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NOTES

• Jerami Grant played for the Nuggets during the 2019 -20 season
• Jusuf Nurkic played for the Nuggets from 2014-17
• Jeff Green and Ish Smith are two of the most used journeymen in the NBA. Green has played for 11 teams. Smith has played for 12

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[Chris Craig]

Let's keep it going Ripcity!

 

[Strenuus]

I'd be stunned if we won this game. But nothing surprises me anymore after the what the fuck 3 games we just had.

 

[SIeepwalker]

Double digits win btw

 

[BigGameDamian]

Nurkic always has big games against Jokic.

 

[MickZagger]

Is that a picture of the Liver King?

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Nurkic always has big games against Jokic.

Are you sure, besides his very first one?

 

[wizenheimer]

Nurkic always has big games against Jokic.

well, last season he averaged 7 points and 7 rebound in 24 minutes over 3 games....only 40% on FG's and a terrible 45% TS mark. It was his worst points/rebound mark against any team. He was better in 2 games against Denver the year before but was still below his averages

I think Jokic has Nurk's number

 

[blazerkor]

I don't know if we will win this one but if we do it will make a statement. I just don't know what we'll do with Joker if Nurk gets into foul trouble.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Need a big game from Nurkic!

 

[inconceivable]

well, last season he averaged 7 points and 7 rebound in 24 minutes over 3 games....only 40% on FG's and a terrible 45% TS mark. It was his worst points/rebound mark against any team. He was better in 2 games against Denver the year before but was still below his averages

I think Jokic has Nurk's number

Jokic is better than every center in the NBA.

 

[illmatic99]

well, last season he averaged 7 points and 7 rebound in 24 minutes over 3 games....only 40% on FG's and a terrible 45% TS mark. It was his worst points/rebound mark against any team. He was better in 2 games against Denver the year before but was still below his averages

I think Jokic has Nurk's number

a two time mvp has nurk's number? you don't say...

 

[wizenheimer]

a two time mvp has nurk's number? you don't say...

yeah...I did say...in a specific reply to a post claiming Nurkic has big games against Jokic. You know...context. I didn't just pull Jokic's name out of nowhere and I didn't just make some random post for no reason comparing Nurk to Jokic. Did you see that?

 

[Cugel]

man I wish my name was something like Bones Hyland.

 

[blazerfan11]

man I wish my name was something like Bones Hyland.

So change your name to something like Bones Hyland. You don't need a genie to change your name.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

man I wish my name was something like Bones Hyland.

$50 and I'll change your moniker to Bones Hyland.

 

[SIeepwalker]

So change your name to something like Bones Hyland. You don't need a genie to change your name.

Also if you tell the genie you want your name to be "Something like Bones Hyland" it might go badly. Most genies are assholes acting like they don't understand what you meant.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Also if you tell the genie you want your name to be "Something like Bones Hyland" it might go badly. Most genies are assholes acting like they don't understand what you meant.

"Your wish is granted, Cadaver Plateau!"

 

[PDXFonz]

I'd be stunned if we won this game. But nothing surprises me anymore after the what the fuck 3 games we just had.

Nuggets have been hot or cold so far.

I agree this will probably be our toughest win to get so far, might be the biggest game/must win game so far as well.

 

[SIeepwalker]

"Your wish is granted, Cadaver Plateau!"

I'd love to talk about the subject more but I need to go feed my huge rooster...

 

[stampedehero]

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STARTERS

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Damian Lillard Anfernee Simons
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Josh Hart Jerami Grant
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Jusuf Nurkic

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Jamal Murray Kentavious C-Pope
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Michael Porter Jr Aaron Gordon

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Nikola Jokic


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WHEN: OCTOBER 24, 2022 - MONDAY - 7:00 PM (PDT)

WHERE: MODA CENTER, PORTLAND OR

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TV BROADCAST

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RADIO BROADCAST

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BENCH

BLAZERS


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Gary Payton II Nassir Little
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Justice Winslow Drew Eubanks
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Trendon Watford Keon Johnson
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Shaedon Sharpe Jabari Walker
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Greg Brown III Oliver Sarr
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John Butler


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Bones Hyland Bruce Brown
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Jeff Green DeAndre Jordan
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Zeke Nnaji Ish Smith
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Davon Reed Payton Watson
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Vlatko Cancar Jack White
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Christian Braun Collin Gillespie

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COACHES

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Chauncey Billups

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Michael Malone

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INJURIES

BLAZERS

Gary Payton II - Core - OUT
Trendon Watford - Hip - OUT
Olivier Sarr - Wrist - OUT

DENVER

Jamal Murray - Knee - PROBABLE
Nikola Jokic - Finger - PROBABLE
Collin Gillespie - Leg - OUT

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NOTES
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• Jerami Grant played for the Nuggets during the 2019 -20 season
• Jusuf Nurkic played for the Nuggets from 2014-17
• Jeff Green and Ish Smith are two of the most used journeymen in the NBA. Green has played for 11 teams. Smith has played for 12

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For Payton: What is a core injury?

 

[stampedehero]

2022-23 NBA Standings | ESPN I like this, so far.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

yeah...I did say...in a specific reply to a post claiming Nurkic has big games against Jokic. You know...context. I didn't just pull Jokic's name out of nowhere and I didn't just make some random post for no reason comparing Nurk to Jokic. Did you see that?

Yeah he doesn't always have big games vs Jokic but he has had good games and they need one from him tonight.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

$50 and I'll change your moniker to Bones Hyland.

??? WHAT???
You charged me $100?

 

[Idog1976]

I'd say this is the biggest test of the season so far. I think we have a real shot to win this as well. Ant is due for a big game and I think Sharpe also is due for a big game. Hart and Grant will continue to be solid and Dame seems hella angry. I like our chances!

 

[PCmor7]

For Payton: What is a core injury?

Muscle injury between the chest and thigh.

 

[Haakzilla]

Muscle injury between the chest and thigh.

...related to his reported core muscle surgery in the offseason

 

[Pinwheel1]

This will also be a big test for the length of our forwards. Denver has one of the bigger frontcourts the Blazers would face in the west if they make the playoffs.

 

[DDolla]

Let’s Go Blazers!

 

[Chris Craig]

For Payton: What is a core injury?

The core is your abdomen and back muscles. Similar to Dames injury.