Game Thread GAME# 33: BLAZERS @ LAKERS - DECEMBER 23, 2017 - SATURDAY, 6:30 PM (PST), NBCSNW

[Darkwebs]

2017-18 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
16 - 16
(9-5 Road)
LOS ANGELES LAKERS
11 - 19
(6-8 Home)


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

PG

SHABAZZ NAPIER VS LONZO BALL

SG

C.J. McCOLLUM VS JOSH HART

SF

EVAN TURNER VS KENTAVIOUS CALDWELL-POPE

PF

AL-FAROUQ AMINU VS KYLE KUZMA

C

JUSUF NURKIC VS ANDREW BOGUT



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WHEN: 6:30 PM, SATURDAY, 12/23/2017

WHERE: STAPLES CENTER, LOS ANGELES, CA

TV BROADCAST:

RADIO BROADCAST:

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

CONNAUGHTON , HARKLESS

LAYMAN , SWANIGAN

COLLINS , DAVIS , LEONARD

- LOS ANGELES LAKERS-

ENNIS , CLARKSON , BLUE

CARUSO , CALDWELL-POPE , BREWER

DENG , NANCE Jr. , RANDLE

BRYANT , ZUBAC

INJURIES
TRAIL BLAZERS
Noah Vonleh (dislocated ring finger): OUT
Damian Lillard (right leg contusion): QUESTIONABLE
C.J. Wilcox (right knee rehab): OUT
LAKERS
Brandon Ingram (right quadriceps contusion and left quadriceps tendinitis): OUT
Brook Lopez (right ankle sprain): OUT



HEAD COACHES

- VS –

TERRY STOTTS --- LUKE WALTON

OFFICIAL LAKERS' GAME NOTES
OFFICIAL BLAZERS' GAME NOTES ​

• Saturday’s game is the second of three regular season meetings between the Trail

Blazers and the Lakers during the 2017-18 season.

• LAST MEETING: Damian Lillard made a three-pointer with 0.7 seconds remaining as the Trail Blazers edged out the Lakers at home, 113-110, on November 2. Lillard led Portland with 32 points, six rebounds and fi ve assists while Brook Lopez paced the Lakers with 27 points and three rebounds.

• The Trail Blazers have won 13 consecutive games against the Lakers, and beat Los Angeles in seven straight games at Staples Center.

• Damian Lillard has scored 20-plus points in nine straight games against the Lakers. His career average of 25.9 points against the Lakers is his highest against any Western Conference opponent.

• CJ McCollum scored 22 points (8-18 FG, 5-8 3-PT, 1-1 FT) to go with two rebounds and five assists against the Lakers on Nov. 2. McCollum has scored 20-plus points in six of his last seven games against the Lakers.

• HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY:
ALL TIME: Lakers lead, 118-103
IN PORTLAND: Trail Blazers lead, 69-42
AT THE LAKERS: Lakers lead, 76-34

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[TBpup]

Haven't lost to the Lakers in quite a while.....I'm afraid that winning streak comes to an end.

 

[Darkwebs]

Blazers fans be like.....

 

[Jade Falcon]

This is another L. And the worst part about it is: the broadcasters are going to be orgasmic over Ball. Thank God it's not a nationally televised game.

 

[Darkwebs]

 

[SlyPokerDog]

An out of town Laker game.

This is a Christmas present for both @HCP and Mrs @HCP.

 

[ripcityboy]

 

[Darkwebs]

An out of town Laker game.

This is a Christmas present for both @HCP and Mrs @HCP.

 

[THE HCP]

To be honest, I'm a bit torn on this one FAMS.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[Jade Falcon]

Yeah......with no Dame/Nurk PnR. That's the part they're leaving out. Because Denver has NO answer for that.

As long as we have a good PnR, we're still better than they are.

 

[Driew]

Yeah......with no Dame/Nurk PnR. That's the part they're leaving out. Because Denver has NO answer for that.

As long as we have a good PnR, we're still better than they are.

Well we weren't better tonight. And they were missing Millsap too.

 

[Jade Falcon]

Well we weren't better tonight. And they were missing Millsap too.

We weren't better without our best player. That's my point. No Dame = no excellent PnR, which is what Dame excels at with Nurk.

 

[BrunoSOC]

I will watch but im pretty sure we will lose this one. I hope we can win... cmon CJ wake up we need you.,

 

[stampedehero]

At this point Carl realizes he can zoom himself at any time in any universe.

 

[stampedehero]

If we lose to the Lakers then this "UFO" over LA is real.

 

[TBpup]

Layman wasn't in there long enough for that to be a match-up.

 

[Blazinaway]

Layman wasn't in there long enough for that to be a match-up.

and no Vonleh until very late, he's our best rebounder and a solid defender, WTF is Stotts doin? How long to Stotts is gone?

 

[Scalma]

and no Vonleh until very late, he's our best rebounder and a solid defender, WTF is Stotts doin? How long to Stotts is gone?

We’re showcasing players, it’s obvious but also subtle. There’s no other explanation for it, Terry has never been so loose with his rotations. He gives players chances but not like this

As for tonight I’d go

Napier
McCollum
Aminu
Collins
Nurkic

 

[H.C.]

We’re showcasing players, it’s obvious but also subtle. There’s no other explanation for it, Terry has never been so loose with his rotations. He gives players chances but not like this

As for tonight I’d go

Napier
McCollum
Aminu
Collins
Nurkic

I think he's looking for players who will contribute consistently.
Lillard is Lillard.
Aminu has earned his spot, so has Davis.
However outside of those three. Do you know what you're going to get from the rest of the roster?

I wouldn't be shocked if Harkless is inserted into the starting lineup for Turner. Harkless was awake against Denver.
I would however be shocked if Napier started, Stotts likes scoring off the bench.

 

[Jade Falcon]

If we lose to the Lakers then this "UFO" over LA is real. View attachment 17587

You do realize that's an ICBM being tested; launched from a Sub, right? That's probably as close to a real Nuclear Launch as any of us are likely to ever see; despite what that fat fuck in NK is yammering about.

EDIT: nevermind, sorry.....SpaceX Falcon launch.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[Chris Craig]

Since when is Clyde and Damian taller than Walton and Sabonis?

 

[stampedehero]

You do realize that's an ICBM being tested; launched from a Sub, right? That's probably as close to a real Nuclear Launch as any of us are likely to ever see; despite what that fat fuck in NK is yammering about.

EDIT: nevermind, sorry.....SpaceX Falcon launch.

Ha Ha............... I knew it all along Bro.

 

[Boob-No-More]

We’re showcasing players, it’s obvious but also subtle. There’s no other explanation for it, Terry has never been so loose with his rotations. He gives players chances but not like this

As for tonight I’d go

Napier
McCollum
Aminu
Collins
Nurkic

Tonight, I'd go with:

McCollum
Turner
Aminu
Collins
Nurk

With Turner guarding Ball. Put some size in front of him to make the entry passes more difficult and keep him off the boards.

Although it will probably lead to early foul trouble, I want to see Collins guarding Kuzma, and let's face it, it doesn't really matter who Collins is guarding, if he starts, he's going to be in early foul trouble.

So what, it's not like we're relying on him to play 36 minutes. Put him out there and let him learn how to play defense without committing so many fouls.

BNM

 

[SIeepwalker]

We’re showcasing players, it’s obvious but also subtle. There’s no other explanation for it, Terry has never been so loose with his rotations. He gives players chances but not like this

As for tonight I’d go

Napier
McCollum
Aminu
Collins
Nurkic

Yes, that would be the best starting lineup. That's why it's not gonna happen

 

[BrunoSOC]

Tonight, I'd go with:

McCollum
Turner
Aminu
Collins
Nurk

With Turner guarding Ball. Put some size in front of him to make the entry passes more difficult and keep him off the boards.

Although it will probably lead to early foul trouble, I want to see Collins guarding Kuzma, and let's face it, it doesn't really matter who Collins is guarding, if he starts, he's going to be in early foul trouble.

So what, it's not like we're relying on him to play 36 minutes. Put him out there and let him learn how to play defense without committing so many fouls.

BNM

Agree

 

[Jon]

I think we should start shabazz at pg and cj at the 2. Take some pressure off of cj.

 

[Scalma]

I think we should start shabazz at pg and cj at the 2. Take some pressure off of cj.

MuSt HaVe ScOriNg OfF tHe BeNcH

 

[Jon]

MuSt HaVe ScOriNg OfF tHe BeNcH

Thats overrated.