Game Thread GAME# 27: BLAZERS @ SUNS - DECEMBER 16, 2019 - MONDAY, 6:00 PM, NBCSNW

[Darkwebs]

2019-20 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
10 - 16
(5-10 Road)
PHOENIX SUNS
11 - 13
(6-8 Home)


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

PG

DAMIAN LILLARD VS RICKY RUBIO

SG

C.J. McCOLLUM VS DEVIN BOOKER

SF

KENT BAZEMORE VS KELLY OUBRE Jr.

PF

CARMELO ANTHONY VS DARIO SARIC

C

HASSAN WHITESIDE VS FRANK KAMINSKY


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WHEN: 6:00 PM (PST), MONDAY, 12/16/2019

WHERE: TALKING STICK RESORT ARENA, PHOENIX, AZ

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

SIMONS , TRENT Jr.

LITTLE , HEZONJA , HOARD

TOLLIVER , LABISSIERE , BROWN


- PHOENIX SUNS-

HARPER , CARTER , LECQUE

JOHNSON , OKOBO , JEROME

BRIDGES , JOHNSON

DIALLO , BAYNES



INJURIES
TRAIL BLAZERS
Nassir Little (back spasms): QUESTIONABLE
Rodney Hood (torn Achilles): OUT
Zach Collins (dislocated left shoulder): OUT
Jusuf Nurkic (left leg): OUT
SUNS
Mikal Bridges (left finger sprain): PROBABLE
Aron Baynes (left calf strain): PROBABLE
Cameron Johnson (left hip soreness): PROBABLE
Deandre Ayton (league suspension): OUT



HEAD COACHES

- VS –

TERRY STOTTS --- MONTY WILLIAMS

OFFICIAL SUNS' GAME NOTES
OFFICIAL BLAZERS' GAME NOTES ​

• Monday’s game will be the first of four meetings between the Trail Blazers and the Suns during the 2019-20 season.

• LAST SEASON: Portland swept the season series with the Suns, 3-0.

• Damian Lillard averaged 22.3 points (46.3% FG, 50.0% 3-PT, 92.0% FT), 3.3 rebounds, and 6.7 assists in three games against the Suns during the 2018-19 season.

• In two games against the Suns last season, CJ McCollum averageded 23.0 points (65.5% FG, 53.3% 3-PT), 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists.

• In two games against Portland last season, Devin Booker averaged 25.0 points (41.0% FG, 27.3% 3-PT, 93.8% FT), 1.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists.

• Kelly Oubre Jr. averaged 19.0 points (45.2% FG, 31.6% 3-PT, 93.3% FT), 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals in four games against Portland with both Washington and Phoenix last season.

• HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY:
ALL TIME: Suns lead, 120-106
IN PORTLAND: Trail Blazers lead, 71-43
AT THE SUNS: Suns lead, 77-35

 

[Darkwebs]

Mood right now:

 

[Darkwebs]

3 days without Blazers basketball. Not a bad time for a mini break. For the team and for us fans.

 

[TBpup]

If Whiteside had a season high against Jokic, what is he going to do against Kaminsky?

 

[Bruno_Sabino]

Another loss. I’m so tired of Stotts.
Can’t make adjustments
Dead last in ast (back to back to back)
Gets sweept every time in playoffs

The only reason he still in the NBA is because of Damian Lillard. Otherwise, he would be on Europe or even in NCAA. We get SWEEP in the WCF and what the team does? Give him a extension, cmon is CLEAR that we’re not going to win with him. We suck so badly. Now, he has the PERFECT excuse, because of our injuries. It’s so disappointing.

 

[tester551]

If Whiteside had a season high against Jokic, what is he going to do against Kaminsky?

He'll only get 4 shots... so 7 points

 

[blazerkor]

Another loss. I’m so tired of Stotts.
Can’t make adjustments
Dead last in ast (back to back to back)
Gets sweept every time in playoffs

The only reason he still in the NBA is because of Damian Lillard. Otherwise, he would be on Europe or even in NCAA. We get SWEEP in the WCF and what the team does? Give him a extension, cmon is CLEAR that we’re not going to win with him. We suck so badly. Now, he has the PERFECT excuse, because of our injuries. It’s so disappointing.

I don't like Stotts as a coach but he's nowhere close to as bad as you seem to think he is. We got to the WCF last season, don't just glaze over that. The injuries this year are the team's biggest problem.

 

[Bruno_Sabino]

I don't like Stotts as a coach but he's nowhere close to as bad as you seem to think he is. We got to the WCF last season, don't just glaze over that. The injuries this year are the team's biggest problem.

Yeah I see check his playoff record than talk to me. The reason we medíocre since forever is because we over value everything team or a player does. Stotts is a average coach at the best. And yes; he has the perfect excuse
For this year.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Tanking is not going to help this team. The draft class isn't even that strong. It's time to build though trades now, not the draft. The Lakers mortgaged there future on Anthony Davis. The Blazers need to do something similar.

 

[THE HCP]

Another loss. I’m so tired of Stotts.
Can’t make adjustments
Dead last in ast (back to back to back)
Gets sweept every time in playoffs

The only reason he still in the NBA is because of Damian Lillard. Otherwise, he would be on Europe or even in NCAA. We get SWEEP in the WCF and what the team does? Give him a extension, cmon is CLEAR that we’re not going to win with him. We suck so badly. Now, he has the PERFECT excuse, because of our injuries. It’s so disappointing.

You have to have faith.

 

[Labinot41]

3 days without Blazers basketball. Not a bad time for a mini break. For the team and for us fans.

as if it would change anything. Last time we had a 3Day break we got killed by the Clippers

 

[James lamphear]

3 days without Blazers basketball. Not a bad time for a mini break. For the team and for us fans.

They need to take these 3 days and figure out the defense.

 

[TBpup]

Tanking is not going to help this team. The draft class isn't even that strong. It's time to build though trades now, not the draft. The Lakers mortgaged there future on Anthony Davis. The Blazers need to do something similar.

True....but Neil wouldn't give up CJ for Davis. So we are where we are and the Lakers are 12.5 games back of the Lakers....26 games into the season. Think about that for a minute.

 

[BonesJones]

If you voted yes, I'm questioning your knowledge.

 

[Bruno_Sabino]

You have to have faith.

Life comebacks at you quickly. You right tho

 

[TBpup]

If you voted yes, I'm questioning your knowledge.

So what is new?

 

[Jon]

as if it would change anything. Last time we had a 3Day break we got killed by the Clippers

well, the Suns aren't the Clippers....

 

[Jon]

has there ever been both teams from the western conference finals to miss the playoffs the following year?

 

[BonesJones]

So what is new?

Tanking isnt logistically possible.

 

[TBpup]

Tanking isnt logistically possible.

Perhaps not likely...but certainly possible.

 

[kjironman1]

Another loss. I’m so tired of Stotts.
Can’t make adjustments
Dead last in ast (back to back to back)
Gets sweept every time in playoffs

The only reason he still in the NBA is because of Damian Lillard. Otherwise, he would be on Europe or even in NCAA. We get SWEEP in the WCF and what the team does? Give him a extension, cmon is CLEAR that we’re not going to win with him. We suck so badly. Now, he has the PERFECT excuse, because of our injuries. It’s so disappointing.

Nope. Blazers win this one going away. 10+ points.

 

[BonesJones]

Perhaps not likely...but certainly possible.

Not realistically.

 

[illmatic99]

Odd three day break in between games on the road.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

The poll question wasn't is tanking a realistic goal, but rather if it's time to tank.

The good news for the tanking crowd is that, if they've been trying to win, it doesn't seem to matter. They may not end up with a top 5 pick but top 10 looks totally doable, there are only a few teams out there right now who I'd say they "should beat" if they continue playing this way.

 

[THE HCP]

Odd three day break in between games on the road.

Not odd......GREAT!
I actually get to spend some time with my family during the Christmas season.

 

[illmatic99]

Not odd......GREAT!
I actually get to spend some time with my family during the Christmas season.

In Phoenix? Or did the team decide to come back to PDX?

 

[TBpup]

Not odd......GREAT!
I actually get to spend some time with my family during the Christmas season.

Get some quality reacquainted time with Mrs @THE HCP ??

 

[SIeepwalker]

So can we just announce Dame out for the season with a sore right toe ?

And CJ with sprained testicles while we're at it

 

[SIeepwalker]

I guess you can't be anti-Stotts and pro-tanking at the same time, he's the perfect tank commander !

hey ! you ! why did you pass the ball instead of taking a contested long two after a dozen dribbles !? Get your ass on the bench !

 

[blazerfan11]

I am guaranteeing a win with 40 points by Lillard.