Game Thread GAME# 53: BLAZERS @ CELTICS - FEBRUARY 4, 2018 - SUNDAY, 9:00 AM (PST), NBCSNW

[Darkwebs]

2017-18 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
29 - 23
(14-13 Road)
BOSTON CELTICS
38 - 15
(20-8 Home)


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

PG

DAMIAN LILLARD VS TERRY ROZIER

SG

C.J. McCOLLUM VS JAYLEN BROWN

SF

EVAN TURNER VS JAYSON TATUM

PF

AL-FAROUQ AMINU VS AL HORFORD

C

JUSUF NURKIC VS ARON BAYNES




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WHEN: 9:00 AM, SUNDAY, 2/4/2018

WHERE: TD GARDEN, BOSTON, MA

TV BROADCAST:

RADIO BROADCAST:

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

NAPIER , BALDWIN IV , CONNAUGHTON

HARKLESS , LAYMAN , VONLEH

COLLINS , DAVIS , LEONARD

- BOSTON CELTICS-

LARKIN , ALLEN

BIRD , NADIR , OJELEYE

THEIS

INJURIES
TRAIL BLAZERS
Evan Turner (left calf): PROBABLE
Shabazz Napier (great left toe soreness): QUESTIONABLE
Moe Harkless (lower back soreness): QUESTIONABLE
C.J. Wilcox (right knee rehab): OUT
Caleb Swanigan (G-League): OUT
CELTICS
Marcus Morris (Bruised Hip): OUT
Kyrie Irving (Right Quad Contusion): OUT
Shane Larkin (Right Knee Soreness): OUT
Marcus Smart (Right Hand Laceration): OUT
Gordon Hayward (Left Ankle Rehab): OUT


HEAD COACHES

- VS –

TERRY STOTTS --- BRAD STEVENS

OFFICIAL CELTICS' GAME NOTES
OFFICIAL BLAZERS' GAME NOTES ​

• Sunday’s game is the first of two regular season meetings between the Trail Blazers and the Celtics during the 2017-18 season.

• LAST SEASON: The Trail Blazers and the Celtics split the season series, 1-1.

• Damian Lillard averaged 28.0 points (41.5% FG, 28.6% 3-PT, 94.7% FT), 3.5 rebounds and 7.0 assists in two games against the Celtics during the 2016-17 season.

• CJ McCollum averaged 27.5 points (48.7% FG, 25.0% 3-PT, 77.8% FT), 3.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.50 steals in two games against Boston last season.

• Al-Farouq Aminu averaged 18.5 points (55.6% FG, 44.4% 3-PT, 86.7% FT) and 6.0 rebounds in two games against the Celtics during the 2016-17 season.

• In two games against the Trail Blazers with the Cavaliers last season, Kyrie Irving averaged 15.5 points (38.7% FG, 50.0% 3-PT, 75.0% FT), 2.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.50 steals.

• HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY:
ALL TIME: Celtics lead, 65-45
IN PORTLAND: Celtics lead, 29-26
AT THE CELTICS: Celtics lead, 36-19

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[Darkwebs]

On account of how early this game is, we shall call this the "Breakfast Game."

Or the "Super Bowl Game" because it is being played on Super Bowl Sunday.

Or the "Super Breakfast Bowl Game!"

 

[Chris Craig]

They're starting Horford at PF? Baynes at C?

 

[Strenuus]

Missing the blazer game cause I work, get home in time for the stupidest game of the year that I won't watch for the 7th straight year.

 

[theprunetang]

Missing the blazer game cause I work, get home in time for the stupidest game of the year that I won't watch for the 7th straight year.

I would much rather watch the CleganeBowl.

 

[Darkwebs]

They're starting Horford at PF? Baynes at C?

 

[BonesJones]

Missing the blazer game cause I work, get home in time for the stupidest game of the year that I won't watch for the 7th straight year.

Your football hate comments are more predictable than HCPs picture comments.

 

[Strenuus]

You're football hate comments are more predictable than HCPs picture comments.

Wait, I am football hate comments?

 

[theprunetang]

Wait, I am football hate comments?

You are football hate comments.
I am football hate comments.
We are all football hate comments.

 

[Strenuus]

You are football hate comments.
I am football hate comments.
We are all football hate comments.

Accept it. Catch onto i---

Wait, no one knows what the hell a catch even is.

 

[THE HCP]

What is an HCP picture comment?

 

[THE HCP]

We will land in Detroit at 6 eastern..... might miss the beginning of the game. Go Philly!

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[DUB]

On account of how early this game is, we shall call this the "Breakfast Game."

Or the "Super Bowl Game" because it is being played on Super Bowl Sunday.

Or the "Super Breakfast Bowl Game!"

This game starts at 3:30AM for me, so enjoy the game thread without me.

GO TRAIL BLAZERS!!!

 

[DUB]

They're starting Horford at PF? Baynes at C?

Baynes (just like all the Aussies) always takes a step back, and plays the team game in the NBA. He (they) sacrifices his (their) game(s) for the good of the team. I've seen Baynes best both Jokic, and Valanciunas in FIBA. I'm really looking forward to the Nurkic - Baynes matchup. At worst, Baynes is 6 fouls they can throw at us to keep Horford on the court.

 

[THE HCP]

Baynes (just like all the Aussies) always takes a step back, and plays the team game in the NBA. He (they) sacrifices his (their) game(s) for the good of the team. I've seen Baynes best both Jokic, and Valanciunas in FIBA. I'm really looking forward to the Nurkic - Baynes matchup. At worst, Baynes is 6 fouls they can throw at us to keep Horford to the court.

Whatever happened to that scrappy ass PG? Was his name Shane Heal?

 

[TBpup]

Whatever happens Sunday, won't be watching the Super Bowl. The NFL rejected a simple Veterans ad but will allow so much other nonsense. After years of watching 2-3 games on Sunday and one on Monday night, no more.

 

[DUB]

Whatever happened to that scrappy ass PG? Was his name Shane Heal?

Yep, great memory. Went at Barkley in a 1996 Olympics warm-up game, then played a few games for Minny.





He went on to play in Europe, and Australia, and is currently a commentator for the Australian National Basketball League.

He's a dickhead though. Never met a mirror he didn't like.

 

[THE HCP]

Whatever happens Sunday, won't be watching the Super Bowl. The NFL rejected a simple Veterans ad but will allow so much other nonsense. After years of watching 2-3 games on Sunday and one on Monday night, no more.

I’m the complete opposite. Haven’t watched a game since probably 2000......EXCEPT 4 or 5 SuperBowls. Don’t know why, just enjoy college so much more.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Whatever happens Sunday, won't be watching the Super Bowl. The NFL rejected a simple Veterans ad but will allow so much other nonsense. After years of watching 2-3 games on Sunday and one on Monday night, no more.

Link?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[BrunoSOC]

We gonna need a big perfomance for the team. Bounce back for the lost against the raptors.

 

[BBert]

On account of how early this game is, we shall call this the "Breakfast Game."

Or the "Super Bowl Game" because it is being played on Super Bowl Sunday.

Or the "Super Breakfast Bowl Game!"

I just happen to have fruit loops in my cupboard, and beer in the fridge. I'm all set.

 

[THE HCP]

Trying to get to BeanTown

 

[stampedehero]

Since the game is in Boston, on this weekend, the chances of us getting a fair call game is slim to none.

 

[BlazerBeav]

Kylie and Smart are both now listed as OUT for this one. We really need a win here.

 

[riverman]

What is an HCP picture comment?

something blurry and misleading?

 

[riverman]

Trying to get to BeanTown

Those are some big assed lawn mower blades!

 

[THE HCP]

something blurry and misleading?

Oh no.....I would never do that. They say I learned my lesson.

 

[noknobs]

Kylie and Smart are both now listed as OUT for this one. We really need a win here.

Marcus Morris out too.