Game Thread 2023-24 Game #6 - BLAZERS VS GRIZZLIES - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - FRIDAY - 7:00 PM PST - ROOT

[Chris Craig]

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STARTERS


Malcolm Brogdon Shaedon Sharpe

Mattisse Thybulle Jerami Grant

DeAndre Ayton


Marcus Smart Desmond Bane

Ziaire Williams Jaren Jackson Jr

Xavier Tillman

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WHEN: NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - FRIDAY - 7:00 PM PST

WHERE: MODA CENTER, PORTLAND OR



TV BROADCAST


RADIO BROADCAST


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BENCH


Robert Williams III Ish Wainright

Toumani Camara Jabari Walker

Kris Murray Moses Brown

Rayan Rupert Duop Reath*

Justin Minaya* Skylar Mays*

Anfernee Simons Scoot Henderson


Bismack Biyonbo

Santi Aldama Derrick Rose

Luke Kennard John Konchar

David Roddy Kenny Lofton Jr

Jake LaRavia Ja Morant**

Steven Adams** Brandon Clarke**

Vince Williams Jr* Jacob Gilyard*

GG Jackson*

* 2 Way Player
**Out

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COACH


Chauncey Billups


Taylor Jenkins

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INJURIES

BLAZERS

Anfernee Simons - Thumb - Out
Scoot Henderson - Ankle - Out
Ish Wainright - Calf - Out


GRIZZLIES

Ja Morant - Suspension - Out
Steven Adams - Knee - Out
Brandon Clarke - Out
Santi Aldama - Ankle - Doubtful
Derrick Rose - Knee - Out

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GAME NOTES
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• The Blazers and Grizzlies will play again in Portland on 11/5 and in Memphis on 3/1/24 and 3/2/24
• Chauncey Billups is 3-3 vs Taylor Jenkins and the Grizzlies
• Ja Morant is still serving his 30 game suspension

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[Chris Craig]

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[SharpesTriumph]

We might actually be favored in this game for the first time this year. Then we play them again in Portland two days later.

The Grizzlies are 0-5 and just lost by 24 in Utah last night. Blazers could legit get to a 4-3 winning record.

After these Grizzlies games the Blazers probably won't be favored until December 21st hosting Washington.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

Kenneth Lofton Jr is a fun player to watch - he's as wide as he is tall. He's #6 off the bench, 6'6" 275. Played 19 minutes yesterday.

 

[kjironman1]

Nice seeing Sharpe play well. I'm spending most my time looking at what Ayton and Camara are doing.
Not spending much time worrying about wins is allowing me to watch with a little better perspective on what is happening on the floor.
A little more veteran team on the court this game with Scoot out might have a positive effect on the way Sharpe plays the SG position.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I don't like that Memphis is this desperate for a win. At best I bet we split.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Uh-oh--Malcolm Ballhogdon starting. Gonna limit Sharpe's opportunities.

 

[inconceivable]

is scoot unavailable for sure? how long is he out?

 

[Pinwheel1]

Uh-oh--Malcolm Ballhogdon starting. Gonna limit Sharpe's opportunities.

It didn't seem to limit Shae's opportunities in the 3rd qtr when they played together.

 

[kjironman1]

It didn't seem to limit Shae's opportunities in the 3rd qtr when they played together.

Not at all.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

It didn't seem to limit Shae's opportunities in the 3rd qtr when they played together.

(hence the green font...)

 

[Pinwheel1]

(hence the green font...)

Ha did you add that or am I color-blind? I thought it might be sarcasm, but it is tough to tell on this board.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Ha did you add that or am I color-blind? I thought it might be sarcasm, but it is tough to tell on this board.

It was green from the beginning, but to be fair it was one of the darker greens, so I can see how you might not have noticed.

I'm actually really excited to see how we'll do with Brogdon and Sharpe starting together.

 

[kjironman1]

Ha did you add that or am I color-blind? I thought it might be sarcasm, but it is tough to tell on this board.

I did not see the green at all either but I assumed it was sarcasm. Was playing a hunch.

 

[BlazerBeav]

Look what they've gone and made me do - I'm now expecting a win in this one. Hope - it's a dangerous drug.

 

[Charcoal Filtered]

It was green from the beginning, but to be fair it was one of the darker greens, so I can see how you might not have noticed.

I'm actually really excited to see how we'll do with Brogdon and Sharpe starting together.

Not only with Sharpe, but the other three guys. Would like to see Ayton, Thybulle, and Grant be more productive. Thought Scoot would be able to make each better. So far that has not been the case. Mays has also been a pleasant surprise and welcome a bigger role for him while Henderson is out.

 

[Chris Craig]

is scoot unavailable for sure? how long is he out?

Hasn't been much of an update. Chauncey said after the game that his ankle was sore. It's possible he plays but likely he misses at least a game. He is currently listed as day to day.

 

[Cugel]

Grizzly will come in pissed off and hungry as hell. Have to match intensity.

 

[inconceivable]

Grizzly will come in pissed off and hungry as hell. Have to match intensity.

Let's see what Sharpe can do against a DPOY defender

 

[Chris Craig]

Give the ball to Sharpe. Again and again.

 

[THE HCP]

Kenneth Lofton Jr is a fun player to watch - he's as wide as he is tall. He's #6 off the bench, 6'6" 275. Played 19 minutes yesterday.

That dude ain’t 275 my man.

 

[KingSpeed]

Grizzly will come in pissed off and hungry as hell. Have to match intensity.

Why weren’t they pissed off and hungry for they’re last game?

 

[Cugel]

Maybe they were? That doesn’t guarantee a win you know.

 

[Whyachi]

Last year's tank Blazers beat the Grizzlies.
OVERRATED... no Adams, no Morant, no problem

 

[inconceivable]

Memphis just got a new center

 

[Cugel]

Memphis just got a new center

Oh yeah? How did I miss that…

 

[Idog1976]

Hasn't been much of an update. Chauncey said after the game that his ankle was sore. It's possible he plays but likely he misses at least a game. He is currently listed as day to day.

Well if he's day to day it can't be that bad, THANK GOD!

 

[Tweak]

 

[blazerfan11]

 

[OR-84]

I have an extra ticket (300 level) if anyone wants to go. I’ll be taking Trimet down and can meet at Moda before the game starts. Let me know