Game Thread 2024-25 GAME #79 - BLAZERS VS SPURS - APR 6, 2025 - SUN - 3:00 PM - CHARGE - BLAZERVISION (2 Viewers)

[Chris Craig]

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REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS

(12) BLAZERS 34-44 (13) SPURS 32-45

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STARTERS


Dalano Banton Shaedon Sharpe

Toumani Camara° Deni Avdija°

Donovan Clingan


Chris Paul Stephon Castle

Devin Vassell Harrison Barnes

Bismack Biyombo

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WHEN: APRIL 6, 2025 - SUNDAY - 3:00 PM PST

WHERE: MODA CENTER PORTLAND OR



TV BROADCAST


Antenna 2.2|Xfinity 302/1170|DTV 688



STREAMING



RADIO BROADCAST


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BENCH


Matisse Thybulle Jabari Walker

Kris Murray Duop Reath°

Rayan Rupert

Justin Minaya* Sidy Cissoko*°

Bryce McGowens*° Robert Williams°

DeAndre Ayton° Jerami Grant°

Scoot Henderson° Anfernee Simons°

* Two Way Player
° Injured Player


S Mamukelashvili Justin Champagnie

Keldon Johnson Charles Bassey

Blake Wesley Malachi Branham

Jordan McLaughlin

David Duke Jr* Harrison Ingram*

Riley Minix*°

Victor Wembanyama° De'Aaron Fox°

Jeremy Sochan°

* Two Way Player
° Injured Player

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COACH


Chauncey Billups


Mitch Johnson

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INJURIES

BLAZERS

Robert Williams - Knee - Out
DeAndre Ayton - Calf - Out
Bryce McGowens - Rib - Out
Jerami Grant - Knee - Doubt
Anfernee Simons - Arm - Quest
Scoot Henderson - Conc - Out
Sidy Cissoko - Ankle - Quest
Duop Reath - Knee - Quest
Toumani Camara - Ankle - Quest
Deni Avdija - Thumb - Quest

SPURS

Jeremy Sochan - Back - Out
Victor Wembanyama - Clot - Out
De'Aaron Fox - Finger - Out
Riley Minix - Labrum - Out

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE

POR @ UTH |4/9|6:00 PM

POR VS GSW |4/11|7:00 PM

POR VS LAL |4/13|12:30 PM

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GAME NOTES
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• The Blazers are 92-98 all time vs the Spurs
• Chauncey Billups is 4-7 against Greg Popovich
• Chauncey Billups is 0-3 vs Mitch Johnson
• The Spurs defeated the Blazers 118-105 on 11/7
• The Spurs defeated the Blazers 118-116 on 12/13
• The Spurs defeated the Blazers 114 - 94 on 12/21

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[kjironman1]

At least the blazers are pulling out all the stops for the tank to roll. Going to enjoy the game no mater what.

 

[kjironman1]

They actually have 10 players on the injured list. That is impressive.

 

[Ripcity4life77]

The sad thing is I still think the Blazers will win the game cause Sharpe is still playing and he has shown he is capable of putting up 30 points in a game . The more I think about it is I would not be surprised if Sharpe breaks 40 today -- I am not sure what Billups can do to lose this game.

The fact I do not even know what one of the worst coaches in the league can do to LOSE a game is saying something so this game will be a fun watch just to see how he TRIES to lose the game.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Banton will be running the team and I think he is smart enough to know what he is supposed to do.

 

[Ripcity4life77]

Things Billups can do to lose the game ...

1) Tell DC to make sure he shoots at least 5 to 6 -- 3's
2) Tell his team to "miss" a majority of any FT's -- think keep game % to like 60 ish
3) Let Rupert be the Point forward cause while he has kind of improved he is still not good at the part of his game.
4) Tell Banton to think he is Dame and shoot 3's like a full step plus back from the line.

These are just a few of the things Billups COULD do to help in a losing effort.

 

[kjironman1]

I would love to see Sharpe put up 30-40 today. Why not. Sounds life a fun ride.

 

[blazerkor]

Weird that we're favored in this game. They're starting CP3, the presumptive ROY Castle, Vassel, Harrison Barnes and Bassey with guys like Keldon Johnson and Champagnie coming off the bench.

If we really are holding everyone out that's on the injury report they should slaughter us.

 

[Sloth]

I haven't missed a game in over 12 years now(Even if can't watch them live) and will be watching this one also. At this point, it is about just ending the season with some kind of confidence. Though no, I would not put any money on us winning this.

 

[kjironman1]

We got good seats. Very nice.
Thank you @SlyPokerDog

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Banton will be running the team and I think he is smart enough to know what he is supposed to do.

maybe he just wants to get his 25 points first, then he will do what's right?

 

[Cugel]

SAS know how to tank

 

[kjironman1]

Sly is sitting over there wait for the HCP to put him on the kiss cam.

 

[Cugel]

What happened to Tou’s shot?

 

[Natebishop3]

I fucking hate the spurs. They have their superstar and here they are, back at the well. I hope karma gets them. They don’t deserve any more rings.

 

[BBert]

I fucking hate the spurs. They have their superstar and here they are, back at the well. I hope karma gets them. They don’t deserve any more rings.

I approve this message.

 

[PCmor7]

Looks like Shaedon's game decided to stay in Toronto and begin the offseason.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Sly is sitting over there wait for the HCP to put him on the kiss cam.

I'm jumping on your lap when it happens

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

maybe he just wants to get his 25 points first, then he will do what's right?

Oh, good. Coach told Banton to start passing to guys who can't shoot instead of scoring himself.

 

[blazerfan11]

Looks like Shaedon's game decided to stay in Toronto and begin the offseason.

Kris Murray's is still in Iowa.

 

[kjironman1]

I'm jumping on your lap when it happens

 

[Ripcity4life77]

Pathetic -- Billups should be fired the moment this game ends if they win

I am not joking and I also blame Cronin his ass should make it clear this team needs to lose some games for the good of the future. Also if someone says he does not have that kind of power or something then your either clueless or stupid he was behind the tanking in Dame's last year and the tank jobs after.

 

[kjironman1]

Pathetic -- Billups should be fired the moment this game ends if they win

I am not joking and I also blame Cronin his ass should make it clear this team needs to lose some games for the good of the future. Also if someone says he does not have that kind of power or something then your either clueless or stupid he was behind the tanking in Dame's last year and the tank jobs after.

Bro I’m sitting here wondering how the spurs came up with the second unit they are playing right now. It’s soooo bad. Blazers are playing G league players and looking like all stars.

 

[inconceivable]

Bro I’m sitting here wondering how the spurs came up with the second unit they are playing right now. It’s soooo bad. Blazers are playing G league players and looking like all stars.

The Spurs were given a clear order: Win and you're fired.

 

[inconceivable]

Put Blevins and Elleby FFS

 

[blazerkor]

Pathetic -- Billups should be fired the moment this game ends if they win

I am not joking and I also blame Cronin his ass should make it clear this team needs to lose some games for the good of the future. Also if someone says he does not have that kind of power or something then your either clueless or stupid he was behind the tanking in Dame's last year and the tank jobs after.

Chauncey should coach to win every game... I know we didn't see that last game but still he should. Joe should have made the call to keep Tou in street clothes.

 

[inconceivable]

Let's go Spurs!!

 

[KingSpeed]

Pathetic -- Billups should be fired the moment this game ends if they win

I am not joking and I also blame Cronin his ass should make it clear this team needs to lose some games for the good of the future. Also if someone says he does not have that kind of power or something then your either clueless or stupid he was behind the tanking in Dame's last year and the tank jobs after.

Fear not. 2 point game.

 

[Ripcity4life77]

Why the hell did Billups put DC back into the game -- let me repeat this --- FIRE BILLUPS ASAP

Hell take out Sharpe and put in Minaya -- IF you have to put DC back into the game.

 

[blazerkor]

This is where Chauncey puts Rupes and Minaya in for Tou and Shae. Let's bring home this loss and keep our dreams of the 8th spot in the lotto alive.