Game Thread GAME# 37: GRIZZLIES @ BLAZERS - JANURARY 4, 2016 - MONDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), NBATV & CSNNW

[Darkwebs]

2015-16 Regular Season Record
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
18 -17
(7-11 Road)
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
15 - 21
(8-6 Home)




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

PG

MIKE CONLEY VS C.J. McCOLLUM

SG

COURTNEY LEE VS ALLEN CRABBE

SF

TONY ALLEN VS AL-FAROUQ AMINU

PF

JEFF GREEN VS NOAH VONLEH

C

MARC GASOL VS MASON PLUMLEE


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WHEN: 7:00 PM (PST), MONDAY, 1/4/2015​

WHERE: MODA CENTER, PORTLAND, OR

TV BROADCAST:

RADIO BROADCAST:

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--------------BENCH--------------
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES

CHALMERS , SMITH , CARTER , ENNIS

BARNES , GREEN , RANDOLPH , HOLLINS


PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS

FRAZIER , HENDERSON , MONTERO , HARKLESS

CONNAUGHTON , LEONARD , ALEXANDER , DAVIS


INJURIES
GRIZZLIES
Jordan Adams (right knee soreness): OUT.
Brandan Wright (right knee surgery): OUT.

TRAIL BLAZERS
DAMIAN LILLARD (left plantar fasciitis): QUESTIONABLE



HEAD COACHES

- VS –

DAVID JOERGER --- TERRY STOTTS



OFFICIAL GRIZZLIES' GAME NOTES
OFFICIAL BLAZERS' GAME NOTES ​

• Monday marks the third of four games between the Trail Blazers and Grizzlies in 2015-16.

• Portland and Memphis have split the season series 1-1 thus far, with each team winning its respective home game.

• In the most recent game between these teams in Memphis on Nov. 13, Zach Randolph made a go-ahead layup with 0.6 seconds to lift the Grizzlies to a 101-100 victory.

• The last time Memphis came to the Moda Center on Nov. 5, the Trail Blazers defeated the Grizzlies 115-96 behind 27 points from Damian Lillard (7-11 3-PT).

• Memphis is 5-2 in its past seven games at the Moda Center.

• In two games against the Grizzlies this season, CJ McCollum has averaged 23.0 points on 43.8% shooting (6-11 3-PT).

• Including the 2015 NBA Playoffs, CJ McCollum has scored 20+ points in four of his past five games against the Grizzlies.

• With a win, Portland would win multiple games against Memphis in the same season for the first time since 2011-12 (2-1).


• HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY:
ALL TIME: Trail Blazers lead, 43-33
IN PORTLAND: Trail Blazers lead, 23-15
AT THE GRIZZLIES: Trail Blazers lead, 20-18

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[SlyPokerDog]

Power back on?

 

[Darkwebs]

Power back on?

Yep, it came back on at around 8. But my Comcrap wasn't working until around 10, so I couldn't watch last night's game or even follow the game thread. I will DVR the rerun of that game, though.

 

[SpamKing]

Except now this: http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/conley-questionable-for-tonights-game.293821/

 

[TBpup]

If Conley is out, that will be the 3 game out of the last 4 they are facing a diminished roster. Take advantage while they can.

 

[jlprk]

The opening post's lineup made me realize that Zach started being a starter Dec. 13!

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/randoza01/gamelog/2016/

His game-by-game reactions.

http://www.rotoworld.com/recent/nba/784/zach-randolph

 

[jlprk]

Power back on?

This is terrible, what Denny's doing to Darkwebs. At least he could help him with his electricity bill.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Lillard has been upgraded to Probable for tonight's game.

 

[noknobs]

For those in the area, how bad is the ice looking? Sounds like the game might be cancelled?

 

[SpamKing]

For those in the area, how bad is the ice looking? Sounds like the game might be cancelled?

It's melting pretty quickly around my house; probably gets to high 30s by sundown . . .

 

[riverman]

This is terrible, what Denny's doing to Darkwebs. At least he could help him with his electricity bill.

or a backup generator, pc and gas card

 

[BlazerBeav]

For those in the area, how bad is the ice looking? Sounds like the game might be cancelled?

No way the game gets cancelled. They've played in much worse. Some side streets may still be icy, but the main roads are clear and all mass transit is up and running.

 

[KingSpeed]

Hope this isn't canceled. I've been really looking forward to it.

 

[TBpup]

The game should be played. The roads are a bit slushy but not bad and the main roads have been cleared very well. Dame is going to be activated but I hope the team doesn't rely on the fact that he is back and let down a bit. Conley might be out and he gives Dame fits so that would certainly help Portland.

 

[Strenuus]

Just bought a ticket for $50 on stubhub for club level.

Most roads are good now, so it shouldnt be a problem. Very few roads are "closed"

 

[SpamKing]

I just got an email from the Blazers saying that the game is on and that the Hose Garden will be open 30 minutes early:

"Inclement weather affected a wide area of Portland and surrounding communities over the weekend and today. However tonight’s Trail Blazers home game vs. Memphis will be played as scheduled at Moda Center beginning at 7 p.m. Moda Center doors will open at 5:30 p.m. In anticipation of traffic volume and limited parking influenced by the weather, guests are advised to arrive early or consider alternate means of transportation."

 

[SlyPokerDog]

For those in the area, how bad is the ice looking? Sounds like the game might be cancelled?

Should be fine. Small chance of more freezing rain tonight.

 

[brendanjames]

Off to Spain tomorrow. Sunshine and 70 degrees.

Wait, what's happening in Portland?

Sent from my SM-J110F using Tapatalk

 

[KingSpeed]

Wha the fuck? Pacers/Heat game is at the 6:30 mark of the 3rd quarter and our game is supposed to start in 30 minutes! I don't want to miss part of our game!

 

[KingSpeed]

Since when does NBATV do doubleheaders like this?

 

[KingSpeed]

They just said there was a 26 minute lighting delay before the game. Fuck. They better delay the Blazers game.

 

[PDXFonz]

Just bought a ticket for $50 on stubhub for club level.

Most roads are good now, so it shouldnt be a problem. Very few roads are "closed"

Enjoy the game!

 

[Driew]

Lightning delay?! Does Miami not play with a roof nowadays?

 

[Jade Falcon]

So, who wants to bet Butterball pushes around Meyers Leonard tonight?

 

[Jade Falcon]

DAMIEN'S BACK! HAPPY DAY!!!

 

[illmatic99]

WTF NBA TV?

 

[KingSpeed]

Lightning delay?! Does Miami not play with a roof nowadays?

Lighting

 

[Sinobas]

Someone finally hit the rim

 

[Sinobas]

Vonleh finally showing some post moves

 

[riverman]

The Chief came to play!