Game Thread 2025-26 GAME #81 - BLAZERS VS CLIPPERS - APRIL 10, 2026 - FRIDAY - 7:00 PM - KUNP - BLAZERVISION (5 Viewers)

[Chris Craig]

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REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS

BLAZERS 39-38 CLIPPERS 39-37

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STARTERS


Jrue Holiday Scoot Henderson

Deni Avdija Toumani Camara

Donovan Clingan


Darius Garland Derek Jones Jr

Kawhi Leonard John Collins

Brook Lopez


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WHEN: APRIL 10, 2026 - FRIDAY - 7:00 PM PST

WHERE: MODA CENTER PORTLAND OR




TV BROADCAST



STREAMING



RADIO BROADCAST


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BENCH


Robert Williams III Matisse Thybulle

Sidy Cissiko Blake Wesley

Kris Murray Vit Krejci°

Yang Hansen Caleb Love*

Chris Youngblood* Jayson Kent*

Damian Lillard° Shaedon Sharpe°

Jerami Grant°

* Two Way Player °Injured Player


Nic Batum Bogdan Bogdanovic

Ben Mathurin Kris Dunn

Cam Christie Jordan Miller

Kobe Sanders Ty Ty Washington*

Norchad Omier* Sean Pedulla*

Bradley Beal° Isaiah Jackson°

Yanic Konan Niederhauser°

* Two Way Player °Injured Player

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COACH


Tiago Splitter


Tyronn Lue

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INJURIES

BLAZERS

Damian Lillard - Achilles - Out
Shaedon Sharpe - Leg - Quest
Jerami Grant - Calf - Out
Vit Krejci - Calf - Quest

CLIPPERS

Bradley Beal - Hip - Out
Isaiah Jackson - Ankle - Out
Yanic Konan Niederhauser - Foot - Out

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE

BLAZERS VS KINGS - 4/12 - 5:30 PM

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GAME NOTES

• The Blazers are 149-97 all time vs the Clippers
• The Clippers defeated the Blazers 114-107 on 10/26 in Inglewood
• The Clippers defeated the Blazers 119-103 on 12/26 in Portland
• The Blazers defeated the Clippers 114-104 on 3/31 in Inglewood
• Tiago Splitter is 1-2 versus Tyronn Lue
• The Blazers will play the Clippers on 4/10 in Portland
• Derrick Jones Jr played for the Blazers during the 2020-21 season
• Nic Batum played for the Blazers from 2008-15
• Kris Dunn played for the Blazers in 2022


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[Chris Craig]

Going to be a crazy game

 

[BassPlaya]

Turn it up!

 

[THE HCP]

Turn it up!

TO 11 FAMS!

 

[Pinwheel1]

I don't have a good feeling about this game. We can't expect Jrue to hit seven 3s again.
Someone off the bench needs to help out on the offensive end for the Blazers to win. And I do not see a candidate.

Hard to believe that both Sharpe and Grant are still out. I am getting really tired of all these fucking calf injuries.

 

[Samuel]

I expect shenanigans. at minimum, much late-game tomfoolery.

 

[THE HCP]

I don't have a good feeling about this game. We can't expect Jrue to hit seven 3s again.
Someone off the bench needs to help out on the offensive end for the Blazers to win. And I do not see a candidate.

Hard to believe that both Sharpe and Grant are still out. I am getting really tired of all these fucking calf injuries.

These calf injuries lead to torn Achilles unfortunately.

 

[Pinwheel1]

These calf injuries lead to torn Achilles unfortunately.

I understand, and because of it, I think in some cases they are being overly cautious. Of course, I have no idea which cases those are.

 

[wizenheimer]

I don't have a good feeling about this game. We can't expect Jrue to hit seven 3s again.
Someone off the bench needs to help out on the offensive end for the Blazers to win. And I do not see a candidate.

Hard to believe that both Sharpe and Grant are still out. I am getting really tired of all these fucking calf injuries.

" Medical professionals point to Stephen Curry's transformative impact on offensive movement patterns as a contributing factor. The proliferation of stepback and side-step 3-pointers has fundamentally altered how players stress their lower legs. "The game has definitely changed," said Dr. Scott Ellis of the Hospital of Special Surgery. "I'm a Steph Curry fan, but I think he changed the game."

In 2013-14, Curry led the league with 69 stepback 3-pointers. By 2018-19, James Harden registered 613 such attempts, representing a tenfold increase in just five years.

The NBA assembled a medical committee this summer staffed by leading surgeons and researchers to study the lower leg injury epidemic. Teams have responded by implementing significantly longer recovery protocols for calf strains. "There is a concern that calf injuries can lead to Achilles injuries, and that this is all due to incomplete rehab in the calf and favoring one leg over the other," Ferkel said. "Teams are being much more conservative in returning players back from calf injuries."

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/283098/NBA-Doctors-Very-Concerned-About-Increase-In-Calf-Strains

 

[kjironman1]

Going tonight. My little guys 6th birthday and a young lady that has been doing cheer are accompanying me. We got decent seats. Not great but pretty good.
Should be fun. This will probably be one of the most exciting games of the year.
Hope they get a win

Go Blazers!

 

[Pinwheel1]

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" Medical professionals point to Stephen Curry's transformative impact on offensive movement patterns as a contributing factor. The proliferation of stepback and side-step 3-pointers has fundamentally altered how players stress their lower legs. "The game has definitely changed," said Dr. Scott Ellis of the Hospital of Special Surgery. "I'm a Steph Curry fan, but I think he changed the game."

In 2013-14, Curry led the league with 69 stepback 3-pointers. By 2018-19, James Harden registered 613 such attempts, representing a tenfold increase in just five years.

The NBA assembled a medical committee this summer staffed by leading surgeons and researchers to study the lower leg injury epidemic. Teams have responded by implementing significantly longer recovery protocols for calf strains. "There is a concern that calf injuries can lead to Achilles injuries, and that this is all due to incomplete rehab in the calf and favoring one leg over the other," Ferkel said. "Teams are being much more conservative in returning players back from calf injuries."

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/283098/NBA-Doctors-Very-Concerned-About-Increase-In-Calf-Strains

Yeah, I actually asked AI that question last week. In addition to what you pasted, it also said they need to start wearing high tops again.
But my prompt was geared towards Achilles rather than just the calf.

 

[Hoopguru]

Yeah, I actually asked AI that question last week. In addition to what you pasted, it also said they need to start wearing high tops again.
But my prompt was geared towards Achilles rather than just the calf.

The gather and Euro step could be a factor.

Someone said: I think the simple explanation would be that players are like Ferraris now. They train too much in the weight room vs. just functional practice / conditioning. Like a finely tuned sports car, their bodies are more prone to breakdowns. When you train a muscle and create imbalance you can hurt the support muscles by putting too much strain on them. Also, players are scared to play hurt because they don't want the criticism if they're not at their best.

Somebody else said: players dont walk enough to build up the support areas and they dont drink enough milk.

 

[wizenheimer]

Yeah, I actually asked AI that question last week. In addition to what you pasted, it also said they need to start wearing high tops again.
But my prompt was geared towards Achilles rather than just the calf.

there have been a lot of hamstring injuries this season too

I've read about how doctors are pointing at all these designer shoes as a problem

I hadn't considered the massive increase in step-back and side-step three's. That's new for me

 

[Pinwheel1]

I hadn't considered the massive increase in step-back and side-step three's. That's new for me

Maybe if they didn't take so many steps back when doing so, it would alleviate the issue. I am joking, but damn, they travel a lot.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

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REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS

BLAZERS 39-38 CLIPPERS 39-37

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STARTERS

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Jrue Holiday Scoot Henderson
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Deni Avdija Toumani Camara
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Donovan Clingan

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Darius Garland Derek Jones Jr
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Kawhi Leonard John Collins
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Brook Lopez


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WHEN: APRIL 10, 2026 - FRIDAY - 7:00 PM PST

WHERE: MODA CENTER PORTLAND OR

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TV BROADCAST

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STREAMING

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RADIO BROADCAST

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BENCH

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Robert Williams III Matisse Thybulle
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Sidy Cissiko Blake Wesley
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Kris Murray Vit Krejci°
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Yang Hansen Caleb Love*
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Chris Youngblood* Jayson Kent*
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Damian Lillard° Shaedon Sharpe°
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Jerami Grant°

* Two Way Player °Injured Player

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Nic Batum Bogdan Bogdanovic
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Ben Mathurin Kris Dunn
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Cam Christie Jordan Miller
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Kobe Sanders Ty Ty Washington*
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Norchad Omier* Sean Pedulla*
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Bradley Beal° Isaiah Jackson°
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Yanic Konan Niederhauser°

* Two Way Player °Injured Player

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COACH

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Tiago Splitter

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Tyronn Lue

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INJURIES

BLAZERS

Damian Lillard - Achilles - Out
Shaedon Sharpe - Leg - Out
Jerami Grant - Calf - Out
Vit Krejci - Back - Quest

CLIPPERS

Bradley Beal - Hip - Out
Isaiah Jackson - Ankle - Out
Yanic Konan Niederhauser - Foot - Out

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE

BLAZERS VS KINGS - 4/12 - 5:30 PM

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GAME NOTES

• The Blazers are 149-97 all time vs the Clippers
• The Clippers defeated the Blazers 114-107 on 10/26 in Inglewood
• The Clippers defeated the Blazers 119-103 on 12/26 in Portland
• The Blazers defeated the Clippers 114-104 on 3/31 in Inglewood
• Tiago Splitter is 1-2 versus Tyronn Lue
• The Blazers will play the Clippers on 4/10 in Portland
• Derrick Jones Jr played for the Blazers during the 2020-21 season
• Nic Batum played for the Blazers from 2008-15
• Kris Dunn played for the Blazers in 2022


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Awesome thread, THANKS

Makes that huge monthly membership fee I spend for this board well worth it.

 

[Cugel]

Leonard will probably go off tonight.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Leonard will probably go off tonight.

That is definitely my biggest concern.

 

[Chris Craig]

Awesome thread, THANKS

Makes that huge monthly membership fee I spend for this board well worth it.

Has @SlyPokerDog been charging you? Sly, what did I tell you about that?

 

[BassPlaya]

Has @SlyPokerDog been charging you? Sly, what did I tell you about that?

 

[MickZagger]

Most meaningful Blazer game in 3 years?

 

[MickZagger]

Leonard will probably go off tonight.

For some reason I’m more concerned with John Collins and Lopez. Both tend to go off on the Blazers

 

[MickZagger]

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" Medical professionals point to Stephen Curry's transformative impact on offensive movement patterns as a contributing factor. The proliferation of stepback and side-step 3-pointers has fundamentally altered how players stress their lower legs. "The game has definitely changed," said Dr. Scott Ellis of the Hospital of Special Surgery. "I'm a Steph Curry fan, but I think he changed the game."

In 2013-14, Curry led the league with 69 stepback 3-pointers. By 2018-19, James Harden registered 613 such attempts, representing a tenfold increase in just five years.

The NBA assembled a medical committee this summer staffed by leading surgeons and researchers to study the lower leg injury epidemic. Teams have responded by implementing significantly longer recovery protocols for calf strains. "There is a concern that calf injuries can lead to Achilles injuries, and that this is all due to incomplete rehab in the calf and favoring one leg over the other," Ferkel said. "Teams are being much more conservative in returning players back from calf injuries."

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/283098/NBA-Doctors-Very-Concerned-About-Increase-In-Calf-Strains

Most NBA players calves I look at are non existent. Perhaps that’s a reason for it?

 

[KingSpeed]

I don't have a good feeling about this game. We can't expect Jrue to hit seven 3s again.
Someone off the bench needs to help out on the offensive end for the Blazers to win. And I do not see a candidate.

Hard to believe that both Sharpe and Grant are still out. I am getting really tired of all these fucking calf injuries.

Sharpe isn’t out. He’s questionable. Vit too.

 

[blazerkor]

Sharpe isn’t out. He’s questionable. Vit too.

 

[KingSpeed]

AWESOME

 

[Quatro44]

Let’s hope the Clippers get a heavy dose of mac n cheese

 

[SharpesTriumph]

Betting odds very even for this game.

Big opportunity. Team that wins tonight is most likely making the playoffs. Loser likely out.

 

[THE HCP]

Viva La France

 

[Irish Trader]

First quarter start important to set the tone of the game. Hopefully blazers will have the fire in their belly

 

[blazerkor]

No one can say that our guys didn't come to compete.