Game Thread Game #19 - BLAZERS @ KINGS - NOVEMBER 24, 2021 - WEDNESDAY - 7:00 PM (PDT) ROOT SPORTS

[Chris Craig]

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STARTERS



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WHEN: NOVEMBER 24, 2021 - WEDNESDAY - 7:00 PM (PDT)

WHERE: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA



TV BROADCAST



RADIO BROADCAST



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BENCHES

BLAZERS


Cody Zeller Larry Nance Jr

Nassir Little Anfernee Simons

Tony Snell Dennis Smith Jr

Ben McLemore CJ Elleby

Greg Brown Trendon Watford

Keljin Blevins

KINGS


Marvin Bagley Terence Davis

Tristan Thompson Mo Harkless

Davion Mitchell Damian Jones

Louis King Alex Lin

Chimezie Metu Neemias Queta

Jahmi'us Ramsey Robert Woodward

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INJURIES

KINGS

None


BLAZERS

None

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COACHES


Chauncey Billups



Alvin Gentry

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NOTES
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• This is the 2nd of three matchups between the Blazers and Kings this season
• The Blazers and Kings will meet again January 9th in Portland
• The Blazers lost to the Kings 124 -121 in the 2021-22 season and home opener
• The Kings fired head coach Luke Walton after a 6-11 start. Alvin Gentry will take over as interim head coach.
• Maurice Harkless played for the Blazers from 2015 -19

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[blazerkor]

I'm very hopeful that we win this one but in reference to the poll question: I want us to show that we're getting better and therefore I'd like to see us take two of these three games on this road trip. That being said, I just don't see us beating either the Jazz or Warriors on their home floors. Let's hope our team proves me wrong and for sure let's not lose a trap game against the Kings.

 

[BigGameDamian]

The Kings are a mess. We can’t loose this game.

 

[blazerkor]

The Kings are a mess. We can’t loose this game.

We better not.

 

[THE HCP]

Just got to the hotel here in Sac! Late night!

 

[Fairly-Hard]

I went with 2 road wins this trip. I know. I know. Wishful thinking. I'll be happy with 1 win. Hoping they put together some good games. They get a couple days off on this trip so maybe they can steal a game?

 

[Orion Bailey]

I went with 2 road wins this trip. I know. I know. Wishful thinking. I'll be happy with 1 win. Hoping they put together some good games. They get a couple days off on this trip so maybe they can steal a game?

I went with three. I know. Dreamin thinkin…
Lol.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Just got to the hotel here in Sac! Late night!

How does this work with teams Playing on the road on Thanksgiving weekend when they play on Friday in Oakland then have 2 days off and play in Salt Lake on Monday? Those destinations are pretty close? Do you fly back on Friday night and spend a day at home? Or just go to Salt Lake and spend 2 days off there?
I know if we are talking about Lillard he has ties to both places but what about the rest of the team?

Edit- Or can you answer that kind of question. If not it's all good.

 

[Orion Bailey]

So did I. Why dream if it's not about the Blazers winning every game?

Dreams have value. Dreams are just shapable goals with the right mindset.

 

[trailblazer18]

Just got to the hotel here in Sac! Late night!

Kimpton Sawyer next to the arena?

 

[Wizard Mentor]

It's weird to say this, but...
This is a big game.

We've proven we're a top team at home, so playing better on the road is this team's highest priority. That needs to start asap. The Kings have talent, but are basically in shambles. We need to win this game!

 

[Pinwheel1]

How does this work with teams Playing on the road on Thanksgiving weekend when they play on Friday in Oakland then have 2 days off and play in Salt Lake on Monday? Those destinations are pretty close? Do you fly back on Friday night and spend a day at home? Or just go to Salt Lake and spend 2 days off there?
I know if we are talking about Lillard he has ties to both places but what about the rest of the team?

Edit- Or can you answer that kind of question. If not it's all good.

I was wondering as well. I think they should go straight to SLC on Saturday morning. Get used to the altitude and focus on just basketball without any distractions. They have another long homestand after the Jazz where they can see their family.

 

[Pinwheel1]

It's weird to say this, but...
This is a big game.

We've proven we're a top team at home, so playing better on the road is this team's highest priority. That needs to start asap. The Kings have talent, but are basically in shambles. We need to win this game!

I agree it is a big game. It will most certainly not be an easy one. The Kings are desperate for a win. I hate playing desperate teams. And like you said, they have talent.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Will we actually guard Harrison Barnes this time?

 

[riverman]

Just got to the hotel here in Sac! Late night!

They make you fly in a sack? Do they check you through at luggage claim?

 

[Fairly-Hard]

They make you fly in a sack? Do they check you through at luggage claim?

 

[DDolla]

Oh no, it’s a b2b trap game and Kings got a new coach

 

[Shaboid]

As long as Harrison Fucking Barnes doesn't score another season high against us, I like our odds.

 

[trailblazer18]

As long as Harrison Fucking Barnes doesn't score another season high against us, I like our odds.

Let HB have his, just stop the others.

 

[Predator]

I think this is a loss fellas

 

[Buffalo Custard]

Winning on the road is the next step in the team's evolution.

 

[AldoTrapani]

Let’s go! Good to see simons killing again last night! I been hard on him. Now to finally win me over win some road games

 

[FlashWad]

We badly need to improve our road play. Winning here against a demoralized kings team would be a good way to start. We can't be this bad of a road team.

 

[Mr. Robot]

this is a loss if ever there was one

 

[Shaboid]

this is a loss if ever there was one

Crazy, I was thinking the exact opposite. This game is exactly what I'd want going into a road trip where you are trying to turn the corner. Ride the momentum from the home streak, Dame is firing again.. This is the road trip we really need to build a team identity.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Sorry. Gonna go against the Negs on this one. Blazers get this one tonight. Might be close but they will clamp down on defense and take this game.

 

[MickZagger]

Let’s go! Good to see simons killing again last night! I been hard on him. Now to finally win me over win some road games

haha if we start kicking ass and get way over .500 you’ll have no material and jump ship

 

[HailBlazers]

Heard Simons was out sick.

 

[twobullz]

Wonder if we see more DSJ with Ant out tonight

 

[Labinot41]

Good morning. Go Blazers and Dame