Game Thread Game #29 - BLAZERS VS GRIZZLIES - DECEMBER 15, 2021 - WEDNESDAY - 7:00 PM (PDT)

[Chris Craig]

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STARTERS


Damian Lillard Norman Powell

Nassir Little Larry Nance Jr

Jusuf Nurkic


Desmond Bane Tyus Jones

Dillon Brooks Jaren Jackson Jr

Steven Adams

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WHEN: DECEMBER 15, 2021 - WEDNESDAY - 7:00 PM (PDT)

WHERE: MODA CENTER, PORTLAND OR



TV BROADCAST



RADIO BROADCAST



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BENCH

BLAZERS


Cody Zeller Anfernee Simons

Robert Covington Tony Snell

Dennis Smith Jr Ben McLemore

CJ Elleby Greg Brown III

Trendon Watford Keljin Blevins

CJ McCollum

GRIZZLIES


Kyle Anderson Brandon Clarke

Jarrett Culver Sam Merrill

Santi Aldama De'Anthony Melton

John Konchar Xavier Tillman

Yves Pons Killian Tillie

Ja Morant Ziaire Williams

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INJURIES

GRIZZLIES

Ja Morant (Covid) OUT

Zaire Williams (Ankle) OUT

Brandon Clarke (Knee) OUT

Sam Merrill (Ankle) OUT

BLAZERS

CJ McCollum (Lung) OUT

Cody Zeller (Knee) OUT

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COACHES


Chauncey Billups


Taylor Jenkins

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NOTES
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• This the 2nd of four matches this season between the Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies
• The Trail Blazers beat the Grizzlies 116 -96 on October 17th
• The two teams will face each other again 12/19 and 2/16 in Memphis
• The Memphis Grizzlies won the 2020-21 season series 2-1

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TRIVIA

The Blazers beat the Grizzlies on April 28th 130 - 109. He was the only Blazer starter not to record any points.


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[THE HCP]

What are the chances our roster looks different come tip-off time tomorrow night?

 

[Chris Craig]

What are the chances our roster looks different come tip-off time tomorrow night?

0

 

[THE HCP]

0

No moves tomorrow?

 

[TBpup]

No moves tomorrow?

If you don't make a move on Mrs. HCP, that's on you.

Otherwise, we get the same ole', same ole', with a 47 minute Dame on the 2nd of a back-to-back.

 

[Chris Craig]

No moves tomorrow?

Probably going to take more than a day

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Don't know about trades but i know they need a win badly.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

No moves tomorrow?

No, but maybe in the next few days.....

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

As for who to trade for, I would still want Siakam. But that move should have been made a long time ago, when he was struggling last year, when he and the coach were having problems, when he got injured. Now he is back as good as ever, and we don't have enough assets to get him.

 

[THE HCP]

FAMS! Am I going to hit my 12-18 thru 30? I actually think I may hit it right on the head. Where’s that one guy at who killed me for that prediction? The self appointed forum basketball expert? He slammed me for that prediction. Oh well. #RipCity

 

[TBpup]

FAMS! Am I going to hit my 12-18 thru 30? I actually think I may hit it right on the head. Where’s that one guy at who killed me for that prediction? The self appointed forum basketball expert? He slammed me for that prediction. Oh well. #RipCity

Too busy slamming other posters for their informed takes?

 

[Cugel]

Portland's hands are tied. No moves until trade deadline unless it's Dame. Nobody wants CJ's contract, unless it's for a worse one. Teams at the deadline may want the expirings of Nurk and Roco depending on their needs for a deep(er) playoff run. This horrible roster construction is 100% Neil Oshley's fault and also his final "fuck you" to us all.

Unless they are able to pull off some incredible deals, I can't see how this team improves without a total tear down and rebuild.

Thanks Neil, you incompetent fuck.

 

[James lamphear]

FAMS! Am I going to hit my 12-18 thru 30? I actually think I may hit it right on the head. Where’s that one guy at who killed me for that prediction? The self appointed forum basketball expert? He slammed me for that prediction. Oh well. #RipCity

They better win one of next two games.

 

[Minstrel]

Since we get to pick who Portland gets in a trade, I'll go with "Someone else": Giannis.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

No trades yet? C'mon Trader Joe!

 

[blazerkor]

@Chris Craig it's not a big deal but you could change the date in the thread title to December 15.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

FAMS! Am I going to hit my 12-18 thru 30? I actually think I may hit it right on the head. Where’s that one guy at who killed me for that prediction? The self appointed forum basketball expert? He slammed me for that prediction. Oh well. #RipCity

Does he run his own show? Same guy that was giving Lillard advice on how to shoot the ball better?

 

[Mr. Robot]

we need nurk to put on his superman gear and save this team

he usually plays well against adams, should be a good one, just keep him involved

 

[andalusian]

Only way Nurk is saving this team is by being a part of a trade for a star, let's be honest.

 

[illmatic99]

Only way Nurk is saving this team is by being a part of a trade for a star, let's be honest.

we get a game a week where he dominates. this has to be it.

 

[Mr. Robot]

Only way Nurk is saving this team is by being a part of a trade for a star, let's be honest.

nurk hate is strong in this one

 

[blazerfan11]

Why are snell and smith out?

 

[James lamphear]

Well we came out hitting shots good sign early.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Why are snell and smith out?

Snell personal, i think Smith injury

 

[andalusian]

nurk hate is strong in this one

No, role players do not save franchises. Not hate, reality.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Our defense very sloppy. Memphis missing a lot.

 

[Mr. Robot]

No, role players do not save franchises. Not hate, reality.

i agree with you

that being said, nurk is not a role player lol

 

[Mr. Robot]

they should post up nurk, dear god, is there a common sense in this team

 

[James lamphear]

Let say this nice start and we go back where we not effective. Dame on quick 3 and nurmours turnovers. But the good thing Memphis hasn't made us pay for it.

 

[B-Roy]

8 turnovers. Many of them basic passes