Game Thread GAME# 18: BLAZERS @ 76ERS - NOVEMBER 22, 2017 - WEDNESDAY, 4:00 PM (PST), NBCSNW

[Darkwebs]

2017-18 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
10 - 7
(3-3 Road)
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
9 - 7
(3-3 Home)



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WHEN: 4:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, 11/22/2017

WHERE: WELLS FARGO CENTER, PHILADELPHIA, PA

TV BROADCAST:

RADIO BROADCAST:

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--------------BENCH--------------
-- PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS --

NAPIER , CONNAUGHTON

TURNER , LAYMAN , SWANIGAN

COLLINS , DAVIS , LEONARD

------ PHILADELPHIA 76ERS------

McCONNELL , PULLEN , BAYLESS

ANDERSON , LUWAWU-CABARROT , KORKMAZ

McADOO , JOHNSON

HOLMES , OKAFOR




INJURIES
TRAIL BLAZERS
Damian Lillard (sprained right ankle): PROBABLE
Al-Farouq Aminu (right ankle sprain): OUT
Wade Baldwin (thumb surgery rehab): OUT
C.J. Wilcox (right knee rehab): OUT
76ERS
Joel Embiid (left knee soreness): QUESTIONABLE
Justin Anderson (tibal stress syndrome/shin splints, left leg): QUESTIONABLE
Markelle Fultz (right shoulder soreness/scapular muscle imbalance): OUT
Nik Stauskas (sprained right ankle): OUT



HEAD COACHES

- VS –

TERRY STOTTS --- BRETT BROWN

OFFICIAL 76ERS' GAME NOTES
OFFICIAL BLAZERS' GAME NOTES ​

• Wednesday’s game is the first of two meetings between the Trail Blazers and the 76ers during the 2017-18 season.

• LAST SEASON: The Trail Blazers and 76ers split the season series, 1-1, in 2016-17.

• The Trail Blazers are 4-2 in their last six games against the 76ers. Portland’s last win at Philadelphia came on November 24, 2014.

• Jusuf Nurkic had 28 points, 20 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and six blocks in his lone game against Philadelphia with Portland last season..

• Damian Lillard averaged 27.0 points (39.1% FG, 94.1% FT), 4.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.00 blocks in two games against the 76ers last season.

• CJ McCollum averaged 19.5 points (38.2% FG, 38.5% 3-PT), 4.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists in two games against Philadelphia in the 2016-17 season.

• Robert Covington averaged 23 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.50 steals and 1.00 blocks in two games against the Trail Blazers in the 2016-17 season.

• HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY:
ALL TIME: 76ers lead, 57-52
IN PORTLAND: Trail Blazers lead, 35-21
AT THE 76ers: 76ers lead, 36-17

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[Strenuus]

This is a game I am so looking forward to... been lovin' watchin the sixers play.

 

[BlazerBeav]

I'm tired of blowing games in Philly - and now they're actually decent. Maybe that will make us come in with some focus for once.

 

[blue9]

This is gonna be UGLY!

As for the poll question: does it even matter? Either one would be better than 99% of the players in the league (and better than anyone on our team). PHI - health pending - is gonna be a beast in a couple years.

 

[KingSpeed]

You gotta go with the guy with the least injuries: Ben Simmons.

 

[GrandJury]

Ohh this is a loss

I would love to be wrong but I would be extremely shocked if we win

 

[THE HCP]

Simmons is special.

 

[PHXBlazer1]

My favorite team to watch other than the Blazers

 

[Strenuus]

My favorite team to watch other than the Blazers

3rd for me - Bucks and then Philly.

 

[THE HCP]

I’ve watched almost all their games. Embid is a nutjob, love that guy. See him get Mitchell kicked out of the game tonight? Kid cracks me up.

 

[Cippy91]

I’ve watched almost all their games. Embid is a nutjob, love that guy. See him get Mitchell kicked out of the game tonight? Kid cracks me up.

For those that didn’t see...

 

[Mr. Robot]

Id start franchise with Embiid and its not even close... that guy is the freak of nature, he can do it all
I love the guy, amazing talent and trash talker, whats not to love

 

[BrunoSOC]

For sure, this one and the DC game the tough ones. I dont think nurkic have a chance to stop embiid, he's a beast. Last 2 season, when they are trash they beat us at their home. I count this one as L, but i hope our guys play hard. They are 3-3 at home, only lost to boston, gsw and rockets at the final shot. The only chance we have to beat them is if we play our best basketball of the season.

 

[BrunoSOC]

Or we gonna need a big time show for one of our guards. and i include shabazzle dazzle here.

 

[illmatic99]

Not sure how Blazer fans who have endured decades of injuries to talented big men can vote for anybody but Simmons here

 

[THE HCP]

BlazerOne has landed in Philly.......

 

[BonesJones]

Imagine the 76ers with Paul George at SG.

They'd start 6'10/6'9/6'9/6'10/7'1

They could switch 1-4. I really think PG needs to go to Philly this offseason. That team would be a matchup nightmare for the Warriors.

 

[BonesJones]

Ohh this is a loss

I would love to be wrong but I would be extremely shocked if we win

Smh.

 

[BonesJones]

Ohh this is a loss

I would love to be wrong but I would be extremely shocked if we win

You'll get a ton of flack if we win.

 

[H.C.]

You'll get a ton of flack if we win.

Just like he'll be sure to say 'I told you so' if we lose.

 

[Labinot41]

I also expect a L, i would be surprised if the Blazers win thid game, but you never know. One thing i am sure is Embiid will kill Nurkic. Nurk will Foul 2 times after 3 minutes and Then sit on the Bench many many times during the game because he cant Stop Embiid without Fouling. At the end of the game he will have round about 15 minutes and 4 points, 2 rebounds, 0 assist, 4 turnover. Yes that's what I expect from our "Future Center". While Embiid will have over 25 points and 8-10 Rebounds

 

[riverman]

should be a fun game!

 

[H.C.]

I also expect a L, i would be surprised if the Blazers win thid game, but you never know. One thing i am sure is Embiid will kill Nurkic. Nurk will Foul 2 times after 3 minutes and Then sit on the Bench many many times during the game because he cant Stop Embiid without Fouling. At the end of the game he will have round about 15 minutes and 4 points, 2 rebounds, 0 assist, 4 turnover. Yes that's what I expect from our "Future Center". While Embiid will have over 25 points and 8-10 Rebounds

Have you ever predicted a W?

 

[GrandJury]

You'll get a ton of flack if we win.

I would love to get flack that means we won

 

[Labinot41]

Have you ever predicted a W?

Yes 2 times against the Kings, Magic, Nets, Nuggets, 2 times against the Grizzlies.

 

[GrandJury]

I also expect a L, i would be surprised if the Blazers win thid game, but you never know. One thing i am sure is Embiid will kill Nurkic. Nurk will Foul 2 times after 3 minutes and Then sit on the Bench many many times during the game because he cant Stop Embiid without Fouling. At the end of the game he will have round about 15 minutes and 4 points, 2 rebounds, 0 assist, 4 turnover. Yes that's what I expect from our "Future Center". While Embiid will have over 25 points and 8-10 Rebounds

You nailed it

 

[dviss1]

For those that didn’t see...

Could've been a double tech for taunting.

 

[dviss1]

Nurk haters.

 

[H.C.]

Yes 2 times against the Kings, Magic, Nets, Nuggets, 2 times against the Grizzlies.

You're track record is pretty bad.
Maybe you should stop predicting wins or losses until you get a better handle on the association.

 

[riverman]

Our starting frontcourt is 22 and 23 years old....that's the way to build a team! Nurk and Vonleh!