Game Thread 2024-25 GAME #15 - BLAZERS @ THUNDER - NOVEMBER 20, 2024 - 5:00 PM PST - KATU - CHARGE - BV

[Chris Craig]

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STANDINGS

BLAZERS 6-8 THUNDER 11-3

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STARTERS


Scoot Henderson Shaedon Sharpe

Toumani Camara Jeremi Grant

Donovan Clingan


Alex Caruso S Gilgeous Alexander

Andrew Wiggins Lou Dort

Jalen Williams

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WHEN: NOVEMBER 20, 2024 - WEDNESDAY - 5:00 PM PST

WHERE: PAYCOM CENTER OKLAHOMA CITY OK



TV BROADCAST





Antenna 2.2, Xfinity 302/1170, DTV 688-1

STREAMING



RADIO BROADCAST


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BENCH


Robert Williams Deni Avdija

Dalano Banton Kris Murray

Rayan Rupert Jabari Walker

Duop Reath

Justin Minaya* Bryce McGowens*

Tazé Moore*

Anfernee Simons° DeAndre Ayton°

Matisse Thybulle°

* Two Way Player
° Injured Player


Cason Wallace Ousmane Dieng

Kenrich Williams Dillon Jones

Branden Carlson

Alex Ducas* Adam Flagler*

Ajay Mitchell*

Chet Holmgren° Jaylin Williams°

Isaiah Hartenstein° Isaiah Joe°

Nikola Topic°

* Two Way Player
° Injured Player

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COACH


Chauncey Billups


Mark Daigneault

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INJURIES

BLAZERS

Matisse Thybulle - Knee - Out
Anfernee Simons - Ill - Out
DeAndre Ayton - Finger - Out

THUNDER

Chet Holmgren - Hip - Out
Jaylin Williams - Hamstring - Out
Isaiah Hartenstein - Hand - Out
Nikola Topic - ACL - Out
Isaiah Joe - Calf - Out


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UPCOMING SCHEDULE

BLAZERS @ ROCKETS 11/22 - 5 PM

BLAZERS @ ROCKETS 11/23 - 5 PM

BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES 11/25 - 5 PM

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GAME NOTES
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• The Blazers are 120-136 all time vs the Thunder
• Chauncey Billups is 0-12 vs Mark Daigneault
• The Thunder defeated the Blazers 137-114 on 11/1 in Portland
• The Blazers and Thunder will meet again on 1/26 in Portland and on 3/7 in OKC
• The Blazers haven't defeated the Thunder since 11/27/2019
• Jerami Grant played for the Thunder from 2016-19

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[Chris Craig]

4 in a row?!

 

[crandc]

What a difference a three game win streak makes. For the first time in years I am impatiently waiting for the next Blazers game.

 

[blazerfan11]

What a difference a three game win streak makes. For the first time in years I am impatiently waiting for the next Blazers game.

As long as Simons and Ayton are taking a vacation.

 

[Cugel]

Uh oh

 

[TheGoldRanger]

What a difference a three game win streak makes. For the first time in years I am impatiently waiting for the next Blazers game.

Same! I actually just screenshotted the schedule and am anxious for the next one.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

What a difference a three game win streak makes. For the first time in years I am impatiently waiting for the next Blazers game.

Yeah.. I'm interested in this Thunder game.

But I'm really excited for Friday cup game against Houston. If we win we'll have a commanding 2-0 lead in our group with tiebreakers over the 1 loss teams.

 

[EGame]

As much as I would love this win streak continue, I'm certain OKC will destroy us.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

As much as I would love this win streak continue, I'm certain OKC will destroy us.

Yeah I'd be shocked if we win this. OKC is the title favorites and it's on the road. As long as we give good defensive effort and take smart shots I'll be happy with any result.

 

[Chris Craig]

As much as I would love this win streak continue, I'm certain OKC will destroy us.

They are missing a lot of guys

 

[SharpesTriumph]

They are missing a lot of guys

Sure, but they're about 12 deep, and still have one of the best defenses without either of their centers. They force a lot of steals. SGA may win MVP.

 

[blazerfan11]

They are missing a lot of guys

 

[Chris Craig]

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Important guys

 

[THE HCP]

Is it just me, or do we catch a lot of teams when …….. nevermind.

 

[BBert]

They are missing a lot of guys

Is it just @THE HCP or....

 

[BBert]

Is it just @THE HCP or....

Ah, shit, he beat me to it.

 

[kjironman1]

Those are real injuries also. They aren't just sitting players because they can against a bad team.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

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Isiah Joe is pretty replaceable in their rotation so not sure that injury costs them anything.

Chet is the only other injury where a player has been in and out of the lineup this season. Yes the Thunder would be much better with him, but they're super deep.

This is nothing like the injuries the Pelicans had when we beat them, or some other teams are navigating. OKC even with Chet injured is a clear top5 team in this league, and can make a case to be #1.

 

[THE HCP]

Comin in hot Goose!

 

[KingSpeed]

Isiah Joe is pretty replaceable in their rotation so not sure that injury costs them anything.

Chet is the only other injury where a player has been in and out of the lineup this season. Yes the Thunder would be much better with him, but they're super deep.

This is nothing like the injuries the Pelicans had when we beat them, or some other teams are navigating. OKC even with Chet injured is a clear top5 team in this league, and can make a case to be #1.

Joe is one of their best shooters. Chet’s back up is also hurt.

 

[blazerfan11]

Comin in hot Goose!
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Looks a lot nicer than here where the street lights are already on at 4 pm.

 

[THE HCP]

Man, I love the rain though!

 

[SharpesTriumph]

Didn't realize the Thunder are playing tonight in San Antonio in a cup game. That will give the Blazers a big rest/travel advantage which is unusual for a road game.

We are still a huge underdog, but who knows.

 

[THE HCP]

Didn't realize the Thunder are playing tonight in San Antonio in a cup game. That will give the Blazers a big rest/travel advantage which is unusual for a road game.

We are still a huge underdog, but who knows.

Not as much as you think. It would be like us flying home from SF. Guys got back from practice about 8pm here at the hotel. So we have a 6 hour edge if you really want to break it down.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

Not as much as you think. It would be like us flying home from SF. Guys got back from practice about 8pm here at the hotel. So we have a 6 hour edge if you really want to break it down.

6 hour edge sounds pretty damn huge to me, hell even 2 hours of travel would be something.

 

[blazerfan11]

Not very interesting basketball by OKC in tonight's game. Without centers they just dribble the ball down the court and throw up a 3-pointer.

Lots of misses in the 3rd quarter. Shooting 30% on threes for the game.

 

[BlazerBeav]

Yeah, this game looks ugly. Let's hope the Thunder don't take it out on us tomorrow.

 

[THE HCP]

6 hour edge sounds pretty damn huge to me, hell even 2 hours of travel would be something.

If we had the same level of talent and playing at home….. I would probably agree.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

No Wemby, Cassel, or Sochan who are the top3 Spurs scorers. Impressive they've played so well.

 

[blazerfan11]

Yeah, this game looks ugly. Let's hope the Thunder don't take it out on us tomorrow.

The Blazers should have a big advantage in the paint.

Just can't let OKC get extra possessions and cheap baskets on turnovers and fast breaks.