Game Thread GAME# 29: MAGIC @ BLAZERS - DECEMBER 20, 2019 - FRIDAY, 7:00 PM, NBCSNW

[Darkwebs]

2019-20 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
ORLANDO MAGIC
12 - 16
(4-10 Road)
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
12 - 16
(6-6 Home)

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

PG

MARKELLE FULTZ VS DAMIAN LILLARD

SG

EVAN FOURNIER VS C.J. McCOLLUM

SF

JONATHAN ISAAC VS KENT BAZEMORE

PF

AARON GORDON VS CARMELO ANTHONY

C

NIKOLA VUCEVIC VS HASSAN WHITESIDE

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WHEN: 7:00 PM (PST), FRIDAY, 12/20/2019

WHERE: Moda Center, Portland, OR

TV BROADCAST:

RADIO BROADCAST:

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--------------BENCH--------------

---- ORLANDO MAGIC ----

AUGUSTIN , MAGETTE , CARTER-WILLIAMS

FRAZIER Jr. , IWUNDU , ROSS

JOHNSON , BIRCH

JEFFERSON , BAMBA


---- PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS ----

SIMONS , TRENT Jr.

LITTLE , HEZONJA , HOARD

TOLLIVER , LABISSIERE , BROWN


INJURIES
MAGIC
Jonathan Isaac (hamstring, back): QUESTIONABLE
Al-Farouq Aminu (torn right meniscus): OUT
TRAIL BLAZERS
Nassir Little (back spasms): QUESTIONABLE
Mario Hezonja (back spasms): QUESTIONABLE
Rodney Hood (torn Achilles): OUT
Zach Collins (dislocated left shoulder): OUT
Jusuf Nurkic (left leg): OUT



HEAD COACHES

- VS –

STEVE CLIFFORD --- TERRY STOTTS



OFFICIAL MAGIC'S GAME NOTES
OFFICIAL BLAZERS' GAME NOTES ​

• Friday’s game will be the first of two meetings between the Trail Blazers and the Magic during the 2019-20 season.

• LAST SEASON: Portland swept the season series with the Magic, 2-0.

• Damian Lillard averaged 41.0 points (57.8% FG, 60.0% 3-PT, 78.9% FT), 7.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in two games against the Magic during the 2018-19 season.

• In two games against the Magic last season, CJ McCollum averaged 18.5 points (44.8% FG, 37.5% 3-PT, 80.0% FT), 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists.

• In two games against Portland last season, Evan Fournier averaged 17.0 points (44.8% FG, 30.8% 3-PT, 100% FT), 3.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists.

• Nikola Vucevic averaged 22.0 points (64.3% FG, 80.0% 3-PT, 100% FT), 9.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists in two games against Portland last season.

• HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY:
ALL TIME: Trail Blazers lead, 34-25
IN PORTLAND: Trail Blazers lead, 19-11
AT THE MAGIC: Trail Blazers lead, 15-14

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[Darkwebs]

2 wins in a row and the Blazer now have a chance to tie their longest win-streak of the season with a victory here.

Orlando has lost 5 of 6, so if Portland pounces on this opponent early, they have a chance to make this game easier.

The Blazers are now just half a game behind the 8th spot in the West. Let's GOOOOOOO!

 

[Scalma]

Half a game out of the playoffs, they’re doing what they need to do until Nurk gets back/a trade is made.

 

[Darkwebs]

Oh and this is a big opportunity here. Blazers can win their first game in these Classic jerseys. Thus far, Portland is 0-7 in these cursed uniforms.

 

[KingSpeed]

This game has added significance since the records are so close and we want to have HCA should we face Orlando in the NBA Finals.

 

[Chris Craig]

No Aminu...bummer

 

[Chris Craig]

This game has added significance since the records are so close and we want to have HCA should we face Orlando in the NBA Finals.

They only know how to win game 1

 

[KingSpeed]

They only know how to win game 1

That was a pretty good game. Raptors always lose the first game of the playoffs.

 

[kjironman1]

Went with Curry on the poll but they could used Harkless right now as well as Jake Layman. Would like to have had Pat Con also.

 

[kjironman1]

Blazers need to get that Home record to .500
Magic are not bad team but i think the Blazers can get this win.

 

[KingSpeed]

Blazers need to get that Home record to .500
Magic are not bad team but i think the Blazers can get this win.

Our home record already is .500.

 

[RipCity4Life0]

I want Portland to win but Orlando might win this game if we wear those cursed throwback Jerseys. We always struggle in them

 

[BigGameDamian]

Our home record already is .500.

Well hopefully we can secure home court this year in the playoffs then.

 

[SIeepwalker]

Unfortunate that Aminu is out

 

[kjironman1]

Our home record already is .500.

Not gonna argue that because i have not looked recently but at the top it says they are 5-6 at home. So they would need another win to be 6-6. If you would like i will look it up?

Edit. Just looked and yes indeed they are 6-6 after the win last night at home. They also are now 12-16 overall.

 

[James lamphear]

Until we get our defense fix every game going hard to win. I am not saying we can't win this game but it going be rough if the defense and keeping the opponent off the offense board.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Unfortunate that Aminu is out

Is it? To many ex-Blazers go off on us when they return to Portland. Whether they are normally good or not.
We can give him a nice ovation next year instead.

 

[BlazerRx]

Voted for aminu. Just gotta say he was under appreciated when he was here and to me always seemed like a good character guy...sucks he is injured. Would like to see him get a warm welcome from the fans for his time spent in portland.

 

[blazerkor]

I think we'll win this one and keep this streak going. I doubt this will be a defensive battle but I think we will outscore them.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Melo's going for 50 tonight!

 

[Terry Stotts]

Chief is the 3rd best PF I've ever coached. He was really just a terrific player. Amazing talent and could guard anyone on the floor and had such a sweet shot. I really miss him.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[Chris Craig]

Chief is the 3rd best PF I've ever coached. He was really just a terrific player. Amazing talent and could guard anyone on the floor and had such a sweet shot. I really miss him.

Scared me to all hell watching him dribble the ball down the court

 

[Terry Stotts]

Scared me to all hell watching him dribble the ball down the court

He was poetry in motion.

 

[Scalma]

thank god he isn’t the GM.

 

[BonesJones]

I wonder if they'll try to post up Isaac against Bazemore. He has a 6-inch advantage, and Vucevic and Grodon can do a solid job of spacing as big men.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Chief is the 3rd best PF I've ever coached. He was really just a terrific player. Amazing talent and could guard anyone on the floor and had such a sweet shot. I really miss him.

3rd? So between LMA, Melo, Magloire, Abdur-Rahim, and Ilyasova, which ingress are behind Chief?

 

[tlongII]

I think we'll tank this game. Need a good draft pick.

 

[hoopsjock]

I think we'll tank this game. Need a good draft pick.

Oh @tlongII

 

[kjironman1]

He was poetry in motion.

Poetry Trainwreck in motion