Game Thread GAME# 55: BLAZERS @ PELICANS - FEBRUARY 11, 2020 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM, NBCSNW

[Darkwebs]

2019-20 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
25 - 29
(10-18 Road)
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
22 - 31
(10-16 Home)


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

PG

DAMIAN LILLARD VS LONZO BALL

SG

C.J. McCOLLUM VS JRUE HOLIDAY

SF

TREVOR ARIZA VS BRANDON INGRAM

PF

CARMELO ANTHONY VS ZION WILLIAMSON

C

HASSAN WHITESIDE VS DERRICK FAVORS

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WHEN: 5:00 PM (PST), TUESDAY, 2/11/2020

WHERE: SMOOTHIE KING CENTER, NEW ORLEANS, LA

TV BROADCAST:

RADIO BROADCAST:

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

SIMONS , TRENT Jr.

LITTLE , HEZONJA , HOARD

GABRIEL , SWANIGAN , BROWN


- NEW ORLEANS PELICANS-

GRAY , JACKSON , MOORE

REDICK , ALEXANDER-WALKER , HART

WILLIAMS, , CHEATHAM , MELLI

OKAFOR , HAYES



INJURIES
TRAIL BLAZERS
Hassan Whiteside (left lower leg contusion): QUESTIONABLE
Mario Hezonja (sprained left ankle): QUESTIONABLE
Nassir Little (ankle): QUESTIONABLE
Anfernee Simons (concussion): QUESTIONABLE
Rodney Hood (torn Achilles): OUT
Zach Collins (dislocated left shoulder): OUT
Jusuf Nurkic (left leg): OUT
PELICANS
Brandon Ingram (right ankle sprain): QUESTIONABLE
Zion Williamson (left ankle sprain): QUESTIONABLE
Kenrich Williams (back): QUESTIONABLE
Darius Miller (Right Achilles Surgery): OUT




HEAD COACHES

- VS –

TERRY STOTTS --- ALVIN GENTRY

OFFICIAL PELICANS' GAME NOTES
OFFICIAL BLAZERS' GAME NOTES ​

• Tuesday’s game will be the third of four matchups between the Trail Blazers and the Pelicans during the 2019-20 season. New Orleans leads the season series, 2-0.

• LAST MEETING: The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers, 102-94, on Dec. 23 at Moda Center. Carmelo Anthony paced Portland with 23 points (9-17 FG, 1-4 3-PT, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and two assists, while Jrue Holiday led New Orleans with 21 points (7-21 FG, 4-11 3-PT, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and five assists.

• Damian Lillard had 18 points (6-21 FG, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and two steals in Portland last game against New Orleans on Dec. 23. He missed the first game between the two teams due to back spasms.

• CJ McCollum is averaging 21.0 points (40.9% FG, 30.0% 3-PT), 4.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.50 steals in two games against the Pelicans this season.

• Brandon Ingram is averaging 20.0 points (36.8% FG, 30.0% 3-PT, 100% FT), 9.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.00 steals in two games against Portland this season.

• HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY:
ALL TIME: Trail Blazers lead, 33-27
IN PORTLAND: Trail Blazers lead, 21-9
AT THE PELICANS: Trail Blazers lead, 17-13

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[Darkwebs]

Back and forth, back and forth we go. The Blazers have been alternating between home and away games 8 straight times now. This will be the last of this cycle, as it will be the first night of a road back-to-back.

The Pelicans are hot on Portland's heels for the 8th spot, being just 2.5 games behind, so this game will be feel like it's worth more than one against an Eastern Conference team like the Heat.

This is the penulitmate game before the All-Star break, so I hope our team comes out with energy and give it their all!

 

[Darkwebs]

Oh, and Lillard has 19 straight games of 20+ points

 

[Bruno_Sabino]

Time to finally beat thoses Pels; Needed game. One game at the time... Lets go!

 

[Darkwebs]

 

[Scalma]

what a shame

 

[B-Roy]

This is a loss. Hope I’m wrong.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

unbelievable

 

[Darkwebs]

what a shame

 

[Scalma]

I miss Nas. Hopefully he plays.

 

[B-Roy]

Melo on Zion. Oh god.

 

[TBpup]

Melo on Zion. Oh god.

Not exactly confidence instilling....

 

[wizenheimer]

Dame and CJ against the length of Holiday and Ball

 

[BigGameDamian]

I don't know how we're going to pull this win off without him.

 

[DDolla]

Just win baby!

 

[Chris Craig]

If the Blazers aren't the 8th seed...the Thunder will be

 

[hoopsjock]

If the Blazers aren't the 8th seed...the Thunder will be

I like it but Dallas is now tied with OKC in the standings so it might be them too.

 

[Scalma]

I don't know how we're going to pull this win off without him.

finally the computer makes a good joke.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Melo on Zion. Oh god.

Zion gonna flatten Melo.

 

[hoopsjock]

Both Zion and Ingram missed their last game with ankle injuries. It would be big if either one was out.

 

[illmatic99]

Both Zion and Ingram missed their last game with ankle injuries. It would be big if either one was out.

They're both expected to play:

 

[illmatic99]

 

[Chris Craig]

I like it but Dallas is now tied with OKC in the standings so it might be them too.

Dallas has a much easier schedule than OKC. OKC has a tough schedule to finish the season. I could see Dallas moving up to 6th, the Blazers to 7th, and OKC down to 8th. Memphis dropping behind us to fight with SAS for 9th as the Grizzlies have a very tough schedule too.

 

[Chris Craig]

They're both expected to play:

Everybody always comes back against us

 

[Darkwebs]

Everybody always comes back against us

Cue @HCP: "Is it just me or......."

 

[wizenheimer]

Everybody always comes back against us

Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, and Meyers didn't

 

[Wade Garrett]

Goody!!!
I get to be the first on this thread to say it..
"Wish Jrue Holliday was a Blazer!"
Love his game.
Maybe Trent Jr. can emulate his game.

 

[Chris Craig]

Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, and Meyers didn't

I was surprised they didn't. Usually if a player on an opponent team is injured they often somehow return against us.

 

[PCmor7]

I think Hassan winds up guarding Zion more than Carmelo does. Zion's been making a living on that left block; even if Melo is matched up with him, Hassan will be waiting in the wings to contest.

 

[kjironman1]

Not sure why the poll question doesn't include the Thunder and Mavs as options. The Blazers are gonna get the 7th seed. YHIHF!