Game Thread GAME# 26: BLAZERS @ CLIPPERS - DECEMBER 12, 2016 - MONDAY, 7:30 PM (PDT), NBATV & CSNNW

[Darkwebs]

2016-17 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
12 - 13
(5-9 Road)
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
17 - 7
(8-4 Home)

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

PG

DAMIAN LILLARD VS CHRIS PAUL

SG

C.J. McCOLLUM VS J.J. REDICK

SF

MAURICE HARKLESS VS LUC MBAH A MOUTE

PF

AL-FAROUQ AMINU VS BLAKE GRIFFIN

C

MASON PLUMLEE VS DeANDRE JORDAN


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WHEN: 7:30 PM, MONDAY, 12/12/2016

WHERE: STAPLES CENTER, LOS ANGELES, CA

TV BROADCAST:

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RADIO BROADCAST:

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

NAPIER , QUARTERMAN , CONNAUGHTON

TURNER , CRABBE , LAYMAN

VONLEH , DAVIS , LEONARD

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS

FELTON, CRAWFORD

ANDERSON , JOHNSON , PIERCE

BASS , SPEIGHTS , STONE


INJURIES
TRAIL BLAZERS
Al-Farouq Aminu (back contusion): DOUBTFUL
Festus Ezeli (left knee): OUT
CLIPPERS
Austin Rivers (concussion): OUT
Brice Johnson (acute herniated disc, lower back): OUT



HEAD COACHES

- VS –

TERRY STOTTS --- DOC RIVERS



CLIPPERS' OFFICIAL GAME NOTES
BLAZERS' OFFICIAL GAME NOTES ​

• Monday marks the third and final regular season matchup between the Trail Blazers and Clippers in 2016-17.

• LAST MEETING: The L.A. Clippers defeated Portland, 111-80, at the Staples Center on Nov. 9. Blake Griffi n registered game-highs in points (22) and rebounds (13).

• The Trail Blazers scored 80 points against L.A. in that Nov. 9 game, their lowest scoring output of the season. Shabazz Napier’s 11 points represented Portland’s highest individual scoring effort.

• The Clippers have won five consecutive games against the Trail Blazers (2-0 this season), matching their longest winning streak against Portland in franchise history (3/21/05 to 11/6/06).

• L.A. has won the first two contests in this three-game series, marking the fifth time in the past six seasons that the Clippers have won the regular season series over the Trail Blazers (three straight years).

• The Trail Blazers have won win in their past 10 contests played against the Clippers at the Staples Center (lost three straight).

• Ed Davis has recorded three double-doubles in six games against the Clippers since joining Portland. Davis scored in double figures in each of his fi rst four games against LAC before being held scoreless in both games this season.

• Mason Plumlee has averaged 13.2 points (63.0% FG) and 8.3 rebounds in six contests against the Clippers as a member of the Trail Blazers (two double-doubles).

• Damian Lillard’s 29 points scored against the Clippers on Oct. 27 of this season represents his most points scored in 17 career games against the Clippers.

• CONNECTION: Trail Blazers president of basketball operations Neil Olshey served as the Clippers vice president of basketball operations for two seasons from 2010-12. The Clippers advanced to the NBA Playoffs under Olshey’s guidance in 2011-12, marking the team’s first postseason appearance since 2005-06.

• CONNECTION: Portland forward Al-Farouq Aminu was drafted eighth overall by Los Angeles in the 2010 NBA Draft and averaged 5.6 points and 3.3 rebounds in his lone season with the Clippers.

• HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY:
ALL TIME: Trail Blazers lead, 141-75
IN PORTLAND: Trail Blazers lead, 86-22
AT THE CLIPPERS: Trail Blazers lead, 55-53

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[theprunetang]

Plumlee, no question. I love that Dame looks to pass after driving the lane, but Mason makes some natural passes that remind me of that Larry Bird video that was shared earlier. He has holes in his game, but he can pass the ball. If you compare the usage rates for Plumlee versus our point guards, his assists per game are amazing.

 

[Cippy91]

I have a feeling how this one will go. I'm hoping for a win obviously but we haven't really beat a good team this season unfortunately so I have no reason to think otherwise

 

[BrunoSOC]

Another L

 

[illmatic99]

Just don't get down by 40+ please. CP coming off a 20 assist, 0 turnover game. Clipper scorekeepers and all, that's still amazing no matter how you slice it.

 

[TBpup]

This has the feeling of a bad end to a bad road trip.

 

[illmatic99]

This has the feeling of a bad end to a bad road trip.

We just need a single good (convincing) road win I feel like. The NBA season comes at you fast. You develop a habit of dropping big leads, the whole thing can blow up.

Just as easy to start a run of wins.

We need to play a full 48 mins tonight and get a convincing road win. Then carry that forward for the rest of the month. Every win streak starts with a single victory.

 

[jonnyboy]

Get ready for 3 quarters of good blazers basketball! Maybe we should have been a hockey team.

 

[selloutking]

I am dying at that picture of felton, did you stretch the photo out or is he really that fat hahahaha

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Prepare for:

 

[chzbrgr]

damn Im glad yall are as morbid about the whole thing as I am. Misery loves company.

 

[THE HCP]

This has the feeling of a bad end to a bad road trip.

Bro, you think about it......this trip is only HALF over!

 

[riverman]

Bro, you think about it......this trip is only HALF over!

Most of the Portland forum members stop posting here much when you're on the road for some reason

 

[BonesJones]

*Sigh*

 

[riverman]

I'm just having a hard time getting as invested in this roster and I didn't think that'd happen. Hopefully they'll turn it around and I'll see more of an identity..

 

[Tunchi]

Oh god whose ready for this game lmao

You just know it's a shitty season when you can tell going into a game you will be blown out by 20 plus points

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I am filling in for a guy at work tonight and won't see the game. I believe that the Blazers usually win when I can't see the games, so there's a chance!

 

[KingSpeed]

Going to the game tonight

 

[Tunchi]

Going to the game tonight

Ouch

 

[BBert]

Going to the game tonight

Thanks, JinxSpeed

 

[Shaboid]

Going to the game tonight

And I am going to yell at the TV screen tonight.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[rasheedfan2005]

for first time in a long time im not willing to stay up all night before work to watch a game

 

[BonesJones]

And I am going to yell at the TV screen tonight.

And I'll be trying not to say anything negative in the game thread.

 

[BonesJones]

Ouch

Lol I would love to go to any game at Staples Center. I've never been.

 

[BonesJones]

Oh god whose ready for this game lmao

You just know it's a shitty season when you can tell going into a game you will be blown out by 20 plus points

Or the Clippers are so good that the Blazers will just keep it even instead of building a lead. Then, the won't let up because the won't have a lead, so maybe it'll be even all game!

Who knows.

 

[BonesJones]

@Tunchi I bet you your forum membership that the Blazers won't lose by more than 20.

 

[KingSpeed]

El P and me

 

[riverman]

El P and me


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now we're definitely cookin'! Way to represent El King Prez Speed!!!

 

[riverman]

Shoutout to Kingspeed for the Christmas sweater rockin' Blazer colors!