Game Thread GAME# 18: BLAZERS @ BUCKS - NOVEMBER 21, 2018 - WEDNESDAY, 5:00 PM, NBCSNW (3 Viewers)

[Darkwebs]

2018-19 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
12 - 5
(5-3 Road)
MILWAUKEE BUCKS
12 - 4
(8-1 Home)


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---------PROBABLE STARTERS---------

PG

DAMIAN LILLARD VS ERIC BLEDSOE

SG

C.J. McCOLLUM VS MALCOLM BROGDON

SF

JAKE LAYMAN VS KHRIS MIDDLETON

PF

AL-FAROUQ AMINU VS GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO

C

JUSUF NURKIC VS BROOK LOPEZ



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WHEN: 5:00 PM (PST), WEDNESDAY, 11/21/2018

WHERE: FISERV FORUM, MILWAUKEE, WI

TV BROADCAST:

RADIO BROADCAST:

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

CURRY , BALDWIN , SIMONS

TURNER , STAUSKAS , TRENT Jr.

SWANIGAN , COLLINS , LEONARD

MILWAUKEE BUCKS

DUVAL , DELLAVEDOVA , DiVINCENZO

CONNAUGHTON , MORRIS , BROWN

SNELL , ILYASOVA , WOOD

WILSON , HENSON , MAKER


INJURIES
TRAIL BLAZERS
Seth Curry (right knee): QUESTIONABLE
Moe Harkless (left knee soreness): QUESTIONABLE

BUCKS
Donte DiVincenzo (left quad strain): OUT
John Henson (left wrist injury): OUT
D.J. Wilson (right hamstring strain): OUT
Jodie Meeks (suspension): OUT



HEAD COACHES

- VS –

TERRY STOTTS --- MIKE BUDENHOLZER



BUCKS' OFFICIAL GAME NOTES
BLAZERS' OFFICIAL GAME NOTES ​

• Wednesday’s game marks the second of two meetings between the Trail Blazers and the Bucks during the 2018-19 season. Portland leads the season series, 1-0.

• LAST MEETING: The Trail Blazers handed the Bucks their second loss of the season in a 118-103 victory in Portland on Nov. 6. CJ McCollum scored a season-high 40 points (17-26 FG, 5-10 3-PT, 1-2 FT) to go with four rebounds and six assists while Milwaukee was led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who fi nished with 23 points, nine rebounds and six assists.

• Evan Turner recorded a double-double off the bench against the Bucks on Nov. 6, finishing with 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-5 3-PT) and 11 rebounds in 32 minutes.

• Damian Lillard had 13 points, six rebounds and three assists against Milwaukee on Nov. 6. Lillard has scored at least 25 points in three of his last fi ve games against the Bucks.

• Khris Middleton had 22 points, eight rebounds and six assists against Portland on Nov. 6, while Brook Lopez added 22 points on 8-of-14 shooting (6-10 3-PT).

• HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY:
ALL TIME: Bucks lead, 72-52
IN PORTLAND: Trail Blazers lead, 35-27
AT THE BUCKS: Bucks lead, 45-17

 

[Darkwebs]

The Blazers are on the 5th game of a 6-game road trip, while the Bucks are on the 4th game of a 6-game home stand.

Both teams have won 2 in a row.

This will be a tough game for the Blazers. The Bucks are the better team (record-wise) and it will be a back-to-back for Portland. The Blazers didn't put the game against the Knicks away until the very end, so the starters didn't get any extra rest.

Hopefully, Zach is recovered from his hangover, and can play decently here.

Rip City!

 

[illmatic99]

This is the definition of a schedule loss.

 

[kjironman1]

Blazers will bring their "A" game and make this one of the best of the season!

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

For thanksgiving this year, Im thankful the Bucks arent wearing those ugly yellow things they call “jerseys”, against the Blazers....

 

[DollaBel]

Its a good thing this isn’t against a bad team where we could get caught lacking. The Blazers will get up for this game and play our best basketball but I am a little pessimistic considering the circumstances. Back to back wins against a potential title contender would be huge and winning this game would be a statement.

 

[KingSpeed]

Bucks and Warriors are a combined 16-2 at home. If we win both, that’d be amazing.

 

[KingSpeed]

I wonder if the Bucks will change their defense on CJ. #40points #crossover #anklesbroken

 

[blazerkor]

I like us in this game because we've already shown that we match-up well with these Bucks. I think between Chief and Zach we'll defend Antetokounmpo well. I think Dame will have a big game. We've got to defend the perimeter (no open threes) and we'll get this win.

 

[ripcityboy]

Not expecting that we will be able to beat these guys again, esp on the road. They will come out guns blazing.

 

[Scalma]

Nurkic is the only acceptable answer to this poll. He’s up with the elite screeners in the NBA. Guys like Adams and (prime) Gortat.

 

[hoopsjock]

Nurkic is the only acceptable answer to this poll. He’s up with the elite screeners in the NBA. Guys like Adams and (prime) Gortat.

I voted Nurk as well, but Leonard does set some solid screens.

@Strenuus should be ashamed of himself for voting for Collins. The poll question isn't which Blazer is best at picking up moving screen violations.

 

[TBpup]

I'd happily take a split of the next two games. If we somehow lose both and go 2-4 on the road trip with the only wins over the Wiz/Knicks, that will be disappointing.

 

[KingSpeed]

I'd happily take a split of the next two games. If we somehow lose both and go 2-4 on the road trip with the only wins over the Wiz/Knicks, that will be disappointing.

Agreed. I’m prepared for and expect a 13-6 record.

 

[THE HCP]

Just got to our hotel....2:15am. Long trip.......Goodnight!

 

[Strenuus]

I voted Nurk as well, but Leonard does set some solid screens.

@Strenuus should be ashamed of himself for voting for Collins. The poll question isn't which Blazer is best at picking up moving screen violations.

My bad... I thought it said "screen namer" and obviously BAD MOTHERFUCKER wins.

 

[TBpup]

Just got to our hotel....2:15am. Long trip.......Goodnight!

2nd of a back-to-back not getting to sleep till around 3:00 a.m. after Dame/CJ combined for around 75 minutes. Someone else may need to step up because those circumstances don't usually lead to hot shooting.

 

[SIeepwalker]

This would be a GREAT win, but I won't count on it.

 

[DDolla]

With the 6 road games I penciled this game and Warriors game as an L after winning the first 4 games. I was expecting a 4-2 record but now it’s looks like a 2-4 road record.

 

[BBert]

My 3-3 prediction is in jeopardy. That loss to the Flakers hurt. It will be a yuuuuge upset if the Blazers win tonight.

Go Good Guys!

 

[H.C.]

 

[Scalma]

Moe is available and Curry is not.

Does this team know what the definition of “out” and “probable” are?

 

[KingSpeed]

My 3-3 prediction is in jeopardy. That loss to the Flakers hurt. It will be a yuuuuge upset if the Blazers win tonight.

Go Good Guys!

Not a huge upset for the best team in the West to win a game.

 

[Scalma]

I want this rotation tonight.

Dame
CJ
Layman
Aminu
Nurk

Stauskas
Trent or Simons
Turner
Harkless
Collins

 

[stampedehero]

Take this and the GS game and our team goes home as road warriors.

 

[KingSpeed]

I want this rotation tonight.

Dame
CJ
Layman
Aminu
Nurk

Stauskas
Trent or Simons
Turner
Harkless
Collins

I think Trent will get his chance tonight

 

[Scalma]

I think Trent will get his chance tonight

I say this as a guy that likes Baldwin; he should not be playing, especially with Turner on the court.

I’m ok with either Simons or Trent.

 

[Cippy91]

This game could either be very bad for us or very good which you could technically say for every game but the bucks are good

 

[Scalma]

This game could either be very bad for us or very good which you could technically say for every game but the bucks are good

This is one of those games where a win would be a pleasant surprise. That’s a good team, and Portland is on a back to back. I wouldn’t read much into a loss.

 

[James lamphear]

They Simon and Baldwin a chance let's see what Trent can do.