Game Thread Game #32 - BLAZERS @ PELICANS - DECEMBER 21, 2021 - TUESDAY - 5:00 PM (PDT) ROOT SPORTS

[Chris Craig]

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STARTERS


Damian Lillard Norman Powell

Nassir Little Larry Nance Jr

Jusuf Nurkic


Devonte' Graham Josh Hart

Herbert Jones Brandon Ingram

Jonas Valanciunas

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WHEN: DECEMBER 21, 2021 - TUESDAY - 5:00 PM (PDT)

WHERE: SMOOTHIE KING ARENA, NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA



TV BROADCAST



RADIO BROADCAST



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BENCH

BLAZERS


Robert Covington CJ McCollum

Cody Zeller Anfernee Simons

Tony Snell Ben McLemore

Dennis Smith Jr CJ Elleby

Greg Brown Trendon Watford

Keljin Blevins

PELICANS


Nickeil Garrett Temple
Alexander - Walker

Tomas Willy
Satoransky Hernangomez

Troy Murphy III Kira Lewis Jr

Jaxon Hayes Gary Clark

Jose Alvarado Daulton Hommes


Didi Louzada Naji Marshall

Zion Williamson

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INJURIES

PELICANS

Zion Williamson (Foot) OUT

Kira Lewis Jr (ACL) OUT

Daulton Hommes (Leg) OUT

Didi Louzada (SPN.) OUT

BLAZERS

CJ McCollum (Lung) OUT

Cody Zeller (Knee) OUT


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COACHES



Chauncey Billups



Willie Green

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NOTES
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• This is the first of three meetings between the Trail Blazers and Pelicans this season
• The two teams will meet again 3/30 in Portland and 4/7 back in New Orleans
• The Trail Blazers swept the 2020-21 season series 3-0
• This will be the first time the Blazers face the Pelicans with Willie Green as coach

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TRIVIA

The Trail Blazers last played the Pelicans back on March 18th in Portland, winning 101-93. Two Blazers recorded double doubles. Name them.

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[Fairly-Hard]

Dang @Chris Craig you sure know how to start jinx Game thread with a question like that. NEVER Question a streak in any capacity.

 

[TBpup]

Cut down on the turnovers and they can build on the streak.

 

[blazerkor]

I think this game should be a win. So that will be three in a row before we have a hard stretch of home games.

 

[wizenheimer]

why is there no option for 2 games in the poll?

 

[THE HCP]

why is there no option for 2 games in the poll?

Was about to type the same thing.

 

[LayneStaley]

I think Jonas will have his way with Nurk and most likely Nurk gets 3 fouls by the early second quarter and is nonexistent the rest of the game.

 

[Strenuus]

Why you gotta get a picture of Willie Green during an obvious existential crisis moment?

 

[Zach Collins Enthusiast]

As I said before the Grizzlies game, right now with this current team we are at least competitive. Keep going, Blazers!

 

[Chris Craig]

why is there no option for 2 games in the poll?

Other

 

[Chris Craig]

Why you gotta get a picture of Willie Green during an obvious existential crisis moment?

Seemed fitting

 

[Orion Bailey]

Minimum 22 game win streak. Why?

covid help.

 

[Chris Craig]

Minimum 22 game win streak. Why?

covid help.

Cue

Why do we always play teams with players in Covid protocols

 

[James lamphear]

Yes we are competitive right now because we not so small out there majority of the time and Dame is on roll and there been another player scoring big with him. But Dame might not play tomorrow because of hamstring tightness.

 

[DUB]

Happy Gravy Day!

 

[Cugel]

So many injuries, may get ugly.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Can Lillard put together three good games in a row?

 

[riverman]

Can Lillard put together three good games in a row?

he already has....just didn't win the first one

 

[BBert]

I think Jonas will have his way with Nurk and most likely Nurk gets 3 fouls by the early second quarter and is nonexistent the rest of the game.

So we have a chance then.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

If you can't beat the current Pels, who can you count on for a W?

 

[Fairly-Hard]

If you can't beat the current Pels, who can you count on for a W?

You have a point there.

 

[riverman]

I just think this is the road trip where the new players and coaches and staff get to bond ..feel like a team with their backs against the wall fighting for relevance again

 

[Tince]

I think this can be used for every loss moving forward...

https://www.tiktok.com/@hailmaryfootball/video/7040570614746238255?_d=secCgYIASAHKAESPgo8O7GGYhBb5h+2aMZoFNb05r5HIP87+bna9mx/BECK2y5rOQLjkUe2u64lMwX2wk3PyxN4HqrvNx1+lq2rGgA=&language=en&preview_pb=0&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAANW-NUXKFfAKfBz1azDMzCEJhs58l98NkTJbFSIvFXhfy2WqdRupWjqIwPtz3VWKH&share_app_id=1233&share_item_id=7040570614746238255&share_link_id=177b4fd8-a825-4390-abfe-84463c6faeee&source=h5_m&timestamp=1640128756&u_code=dk16dl0l13j500&user_id=6991991625271231493&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=android&utm_source=more&_r=1

 

[Predator]

Little is OUT.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

If you can't beat the current Pels, who can you count on for a W?

The current Pels are 5-5 in their last 10.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

Little is OUT.

Fuck

 

[riverman]

I read Nurk, Dame and Nas are out but does that mean Zeller is back? Looks like Watford and Brown are going to get some burn as well as Snell.

 

[Mr. Robot]

I read Nurk, Dame and Nas are out but does that mean Zeller is back? Looks like Watford and Brown are going to get some burn as well as Snell.

little is out, dame & nurk are still questionable

snell will start the game

 

[THE HCP]

Dame and Nurk playing

 

[KSF-ERIC]

Dame playing