Game Thread Game #52 - BLAZERS @ LOS ANGELES LAKERS - FEBUARY 2, 2022 - WEDNESDAY - 7:30 PM (PDT) ROOT SPORTS

[Chris Craig]

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STARTERS


Anfernee Simons CJ McCollum

Norman Powell Robert Covington

Jusuf Nurkic



Russell Westbrook Avery Bradley

Stanley Johnson LeBron James

Anthony Davis

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WHEN: FEBRUARY 2, 2022 - WEDNESDAY- 7:30 PM (PDT)

WHERE: CRYPTO.COM ARENA, LOS ANGELES, CA



TV BROADCAST



RADIO BROADCAST



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BENCH

BLAZERS


Ben McLemore Dennis Smith

Trendon Watford CJ Elleby

Tony Snell Greg Brown III

Keljin Blevins


Damian Lillard

Nassir Little Larry Nance Jr

Cody Zeller


LAKERS


Austin Reaves Malik Monk

Carmelo Anthony DeAndre Jordan

Dwight Howard Kent Bazemore

Trevor Ariza Talen Horton Tucker

Sekou Doumbouya Kendrick Nunn

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INJURIES

LAKERS

LeBron James (Knee)QUESTIONABLE
Kendrick Nunn (Knee) OUT

BLAZERS

Damian Lillard (AB) OUT
Nassir Little (Shoulder) OUT
Larry Nance Jr (Knee) OUT
Cody Zeller (Knee) OUT
CJ Elleby (Ankle) PROBABLE
Trendon Watford (Ankle) QUESTIONABLE

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COACHES


Chauncey Billups


Frank Vogel


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NOTES
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• This is the third of four matchups between the Blazers and Lakers this season.
• The Blazers defeated the Lakers 105 - 90 back on 11/6
• The Lakers defeated the Blazers 139 - 106 on 12/31
• The Blazers won the 2020-21 season series 2-1
• Larry Nance Jr was drafted by the Lakers with the 27th pick in the 2015 draft. He played for the Lakers from 2015-18
• Ben McLemore played for the Lakers during the 2020-21 season
• Trevor Ariza played for the Blazers during the 2019-20 season
• Kent Bazemore played for the Blazers during the 2019-20 season

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TRIVIA

The Blazers defeated the Lakers 106 -101 back on May 8th, 2021. Both a current and former Blazer recorded 6 points a piece off the bench for the Lakers. Who are they?

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[blazerkor]

For the poll question I said that yes, he has a bright future with the team but I think that bright future is as a role player. I did not think as a role player maybe was the right attitude for what I think he's going to be. He's going to be a really solid back up four that brings defense and hustle on both ends of the court, can put the ball on the floor, make good passes, screen and get buckets in the paint. That being said, that's on what looks like his current trajectory. If he can get himself hitting open threes then he could be a Paul Millsap level force in the league.

 

[blazerkor]

If LeBron's playing we won't have a chance but if he's still out we might be able to pull something off. I sure wish Nance would return from that bone bruise so I could stop fucking seeing lineups with four small guards.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

If LeBron's playing we won't have a chance but if he's still out we might be able to pull something off. I sure wish Nance would return from that bone bruise so I could stop fucking seeing lineups with four small guards.

Last I heard, LeBron is out indefinitely with knee soreness. Interesting he's listed as Questionable.

For the trivia question, I assume McLemore is the current Blazer. As for the former Blazer? Hmmmm trying to remember who played for Lakers last year. No idea. I'm gonna look it up.....

....Oh of course, how could I forget him?

 

[THE HCP]

They just said LeBron is out.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[BigGameDamian]

They just said LeBron is out.

Could mean more shots Westbrick!

 

[Shaboid]

@Chris Craig do we a caption contest going for this game?

 

[Chris Craig]

@Chris Craig do we a caption contest going for this game?

It's up

I'll have over /over up soon

 

[Fairly-Hard]

I do understand we should be tanking.
But it’s the Lakers.
It’s okay to win this one.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Russell Westbrook is licking his chops about playing this game.
Bet he goes for a triple double.

 

[Mr. Robot]

nurk meets his kryptonite tonight

 

[OneSport3]

As shitty of a season we’ve had, we’re still only 3 games behind the Lakers. That’s shocking and hilarious at the same time.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Only game that is acceptable to win

 

[Wade Garrett]

Was talking to a buddy who lives in LA and we both agreed that neither team is very good, but it's a good bet the TrailBlazers will
at least show up and give an effort.
Can't say that about the Lakers.
And, that is the bright spot for me this year.
The results haven't been pretty, but I can appreciate the effort.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Was talking to a buddy who lives in LA and we both agreed that neither team is very good, but it's a good bet the TrailBlazers will
at least show up and give an effort.
Can't say that about the Lakers.
And, that is the bright spot for me this year.
The results haven't been pretty, but I can appreciate the effort.

Like last game?

 

[Scalma]

Elleby is playing no way we lose now

 

[Scalma]

Can someone tell me how we don't have an injured players exception this season? We've lost Nas Dame and our backup center for the season pretty much...how's that different from Denver or LA applying for one?

Portland hasn’t applied for one

 

[Chris Craig]

Portland hasn’t applied for one

What's taking so long

 

[OneSport3]

I’m so tired of watching CJ on this team. He’s running a fast break with multiple cutters yet he pulls up for a wing 3. Please trade this guy next week.

 

[James lamphear]

Already down by 8.

 

[Strenuus]

Trade deadline in a week.

CJ needs to be dealt by next Thursday kthx.

 

[illmatic99]

it is inexcusable for any one outside of nurk to shoot when he has two feet in the paint.


feed him the ball.

goddamn, did no one re-watch film from OKC?

 

[PCmor7]

Awful start. We look like we might be phoning this in. Lazy offense. Ant's starting to look pretty average.

 

[OneSport3]

it is inexcusable for any one outside of nurk to shoot when he has two feet in the paint.


feed him the ball.

goddamn, did no one re-watch film from OKC?

He’s been taking it to AD early. Love to see it.

 

[illmatic99]

ant needs a dose of confidence here. ive never seen him this off

 

[illmatic99]

wtf was that shot ben. Nurk had his man sealed.

pass the ball

 

[illmatic99]

feel free to take a timeout anytime now, chauncey

 

[Strenuus]

it is inexcusable for any one outside of nurk to shoot when he has two feet in the paint.


feed him the ball.

goddamn, did no one re-watch film from OKC?

What are you talking about? We did what we needed to do to win... Lose... In OKC.

 

[James lamphear]

Starting out another bad shooting night for Simons.