Game Thread 2023-24 Game #31 - BLAZERS VS SPURS - DECEMBER 29, 2023 - FRIDAY - 7:00 PM PST - ROOT

[Chris Craig]

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STANDINGS

BLAZERS 8-22 SPURS 5-25

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STARTERS


Scoot Henderson Malcolm Brogdon

Toumani Camara Jerami Grant

Moses Brown



Malachi Branham Devin Vassell

Julian Champagne Jeremy Sochan

Zach Collins


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WHEN: DECEMBER 29, 2023 - FRIDAY - 7:00 PM PST

WHERE: MODA CENTER, PORTLAND OR



TV BROADCAST


RADIO BROADCAST
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BENCH


Matisse Thybulle Jabari Walker

Kris Murray Rayan Rupert

Skylar Mays Ish Wainright

Duop Reath* Ibou Badji*

Justin Minaya*

Anfernee Simons° Shaedon Sharpe°

DeAndre Ayton° Robert Williams°

* 2 Way Player
° Injured Player


Keldon Johnson Doug McDermott

Cedi Osman Tre Jones

Blake Wesley Sidy Cissoko

Sandro Mamukelashvili

Dominick Barlow* Charles Bediako*

David Duke Jr*

V Wembanyama° Charles Bassey°

Devonte' Graham°


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COACH



Chauncey Billups


Gregg Popovich

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INJURIES

BLAZERS

Robert Williams - Knee - Out
Shaedon Sharpe - Thigh - Out
DeAndre Ayton - Knee - Out
Anfernee Simons - Ill - Out
Duop Reath - Back - Questionable
Toumani Camara - Thumb - Questionable
Jabari Walker - Thumb - Probable

SPURS

Victor Wembanyama - Rest - Out
Charles Bassey - Knee - Out
Devonte' Graham - Ill - Out

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE

BLAZERS @ SUNS 1/1 6 PM

BLAZERS @ MAVERICKS 1/3 5:30 PM

BLAZERS @ MAVERICKS 1/5 5:30 PM

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GAME NOTES
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• Chauncey Billups is 3-6 vs the Spurs and Coach Gregg Popovich
• The Blazers will play the Spurs again 1/26 in San Antonio
• Victor Wembanyama will sit out the second of the back to back with Portland for Rest purposes
• Zach Collins was drafted by the Blazers via the Kings and played for Portland from 2017-2021

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[Chris Craig]

Another chance against the Spurs

 

[Mr. Robot]

revenge game

 

[blazerkor]

Will we finally win a game that we're betting favorites in?

 

[SheedSoNasty]

Is there a timeline for Sharpe’s return?

 

[kjironman1]

Is there a timeline for Sharpe’s return?

Good question.

 

[OneSport3]

Give me more Badji minutes!

 

[blazerfan11]

 

[blazerfan11]

Wembanyama only played 24 minutes last night.

He needs to rest? Is that why he's not playing tonight?

 

[kjironman1]

Both teams must know how much a loss is worth?

 

[julius]

G league showcase tonight

 

[Chris Craig]

Wembanyama only played 24 minutes last night.

He needs to rest? Is that why he's not playing tonight?

Trying to lose. Trying to lose against the wrong team.

 

[Chris Craig]

Is there a timeline for Sharpe’s return?

When we have lost enough games

 

[Cugel]

This one has the potential to be very very ugly basketball.

 

[blazerfan11]

I think the game could be less ugly than last night because of the absence of Wembanyama blocking and altering shots around the hoop.

 

[maxiep]

Flew my son in from Denver to see Wemby. Unreal.

 

[kjironman1]

Flew my son in from Denver to see Wemby. Unreal.

It’s sad. That is too bad. Maybe he can still get a decent game at least?

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

G league showcase tonight

Will Rupert and Murray be playing?

 

[Whyachi]

I think the game could be less ugly than last night because of the absence of Wembanyama blocking and altering shots around the hoop.

If Zach Collins goes Mutombo mode, the Blazers are toast

 

[Whyachi]

Blazers are 91-94 all time vs. Spurs

 

[Whyachi]

the big room bass is pumping tonight, they got the amps cranked in the Moda Center

 

[Mr. Robot]

scoot was wildin last night, hopefully he plays under control tonight

 

[Whyachi]

Grant 2 rebounds and a triple, that's a terrific start to the game.

 

[illmatic99]

Deja vu

 

[Mr. Robot]

scoot with bad passes early

 

[Whyachi]

Coach Pops calls a quick timeout, he's not happy with the Spurs clunky shooting.

 

[Idog1976]

So I've been super busy with family stuff. What's the scoop on Sharpe and Ant?

 

[Chris Craig]

So I've been super busy with family stuff. What's the scoop on Sharpe and Ant?

Ant is sick. Sharpe has an adductor strain.

 

[B-Roy]

Not even 4 minutes and Moses is out. Badji in and forces a turnover lol

 

[Whyachi]

So I've been super busy with family stuff. What's the scoop on Sharpe and Ant?

Sharpe got worn out playing too many minutes, a few different "strains". Anfernee caught a cold, can't make a go