Game Thread Game #57 - BLAZERS VS KNICKS - FEBRUARY 12, 2022 - SATURDAY - 2:00 PM (PDT) ROOT SPORTS

[Chris Craig]

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STARTERS


Anfernee Simons Josh Hart

CJ Elleby Justice Winslow

Jusuf Nurkic



Kemba Walker Evan Fournier

RJ Barrett Julius Randle

Taj Gibson

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WHEN: FEBRUARY 12, 2022 - SATURDAY - 2:00 PM (PDT)
WHERE: MODA CENTER, PORTLAND OR



TV BROADCAST



RADIO BROADCAST



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BENCH

BLAZERS


Ben McLemore Dennis Smith Jr

Eric Bledsoe Elijah Hughes

Keon Johnson Trendon Watford

Greg Brown III Didi Louzada

Keljin Blevins

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Damian Lillard Nassir Little

Joe Ingles


KNICKS


Alec Burks Immanuel Quickly

Jericho Sims Cam Reddish

Obi Toppin Miles McBride

Quentin Grimes Nerlens Noel

Mitchell Robinson Derrick Rose

Luka Samanic

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INJURIES

KNICKS

Derrick Rose (Ankle) OUT
Nerlens Noel (Knee) QUEST.
RJ Barrett (Knee) QUEST.
Mitchell Robinson (Back) OUT
Quentin Grimes (Knee) QUEST.
Luka Samanic OUT


BLAZERS

Damian Lillard (Abs) OUT
Nassir Little (Shoulder) OUT
Keon Johnson (Ankle) OUT
Eric Bledsoe (Achilles) QUEST.
Joe Ingles (WNPWP) OUT
Dennis Smith Jr (Elbow) OUT


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COACHES



Chauncey Billups


Tom Thibodeau

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NOTES
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• This is the first of two game this season between the Blazers and Knicks
• The two teams will face off again in New York on 3/16
• The Blazers and Knicks split the 2020-21 season series 1-1
• Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups played for the Knicks during the 2010 -11

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TRIVIA

The Blazers beat the Knicks in Portland 116 -113 back on 1/24/21. He was the 2nd leading scorer for Portland with 16 points. ​

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[Chris Craig]

Yo

 

[Strenuus]

Freaking 2 pm. Lmao. I may do this and then recoup my wasted money of going to this game by door dashing.

 

[theprunetang]

Looking forward to watching the young ones. A part of me will always miss the team we had, but it was beyond time to break it up. We gave it a run, but it clearly was not going to get us a Chip. I am now fully excited to watch the rebuild.

 

[theprunetang]

Freaking 2 pm. Lmao. I may do this and then recoup my wasted money of going to this game by door dashing.

It works for me, because I'm on eastern time and have shit to do later on.

 

[blazerfan11]

That would be weird for Josh Hart to be coming off the bench behind Ben McLemore and CJ Elleby. I'd like Hart to take McLemore's spot so our team actually gets bigger and the defense improves. Curious what Billups will do.

 

[Scalma]

That would be weird for Josh Hart to be coming off the bench behind Ben McLemore and CJ Elleby. I'd like Hart to take McLemore's spot so our team actually gets bigger and the defense improves. Curious what Billups will do.

he already said hart is starting. McLemore to the bench.

I’m also guessing Hughes will get run, at least until Keon is healthy.

 

[blazerfan11]

he already said hart is starting. McLemore to the bench.

I’m also guessing Hughes will get run, at least until Keon is healthy.

Nice! Good call by Coach. On paper that should be the best defensive unit the Blazers have put on the court this season. It's a shame we won't have the opportunity to replace Elleby with Nassir Little during this transition phase.

 

[blazerfan11]

he already said hart is starting. McLemore to the bench.

I’m also guessing Hughes will get run, at least until Keon is healthy.

I don't know who Hughes is ! Have to watch some videos.

 

[Scalma]

Nice! Good call by Coach. On paper that should be the best defensive unit the Blazers have put on the court this season. It's a shame we won't have the opportunity to replace Elleby with Nassir Little during this transition phase.

it was mentioned by someone else, but I think Billups should seriously consider starting Brown over Elleby. He’s the better prospect and would benefit playing with our best playmakers in the starting unit.

 

[blazerfan11]

WTH. Hughes hit 7 three-pointers and scored 26 points in Toronto in January. Wonder what his defense is like. If it's not good he won't be playing much.

 

[Scalma]

WTH. Hughes hit 7 three-pointers and scored 26 points in Toronto in January. Wonder what his defense is like. If it's not good he won't be playing much.

yeah he went into protocols right after that game and just never really saw the court after. Wasn’t in rotation to begin with either. Just buried in Utah. We’ll see if he’s good enough to stick or just a body. I liked him in college but that’s college.

 

[stampedehero]

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STARTERS

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Anfernee Simons Ben McLemore
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CJ Elleby Justice Winslow
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Jusuf Nurkic


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Kemba Walker Evan Fournier
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RJ Barrett Julius Randle
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Taj Gibson

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WHEN: FEBRUARY 12, 2022 - SATURDAY - 2:00 PM (PDT)
WHERE: MODA CENTER, PORTLAND OR

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TV BROADCAST

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RADIO BROADCAST

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BENCH

BLAZERS

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Dennis Smith Jr Josh Hart
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Eric Bledsoe Elijah Hughes
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Keon Johnson Trendon Watford
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Greg Brown III Didi Louzada
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Keljin Blevins

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Damian Lillard Nassir Little
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Joe Ingles


KNICKS

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Alec Burks Immanuel Quickly
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Jericho Sims Cam Reddish
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Obi Toppin Miles McBride
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Quentin Grimes Nerlens Noel
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Mitchell Robinson Derrick Rose
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Luka Samanic

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INJURIES

KNICKS

Derrick Rose (Ankle) OUT
Nerlens Noel (Knee) QUEST.
RJ Barrett (Knee) QUEST.
Mitchell Robinson (Back) OUT
Quentin Grimes (Knee) QUEST.
Luka Samanic OUT


BLAZERS

Damian Lillard (Abs) OUT
Nassir Little (Shoulder) OUT
Keon Johnson (Ankle) OUT
Eric Bledsoe (Achilles) QUEST.
Joe Ingles (WNPWP) OUT

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COACHES


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Chauncey Billups

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Tom Thibodeau

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NOTES
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• This is the first of two game this season between the Blazers and Knicks
• The two teams will face off again in New York on 3/16
• The Blazers and Knicks split the 2020-21 season series 1-1
• Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups played for the Knicks during the 2010 -11

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TRIVIA

The Blazers beat the Knicks in Portland 116 -113 back on 1/24/21. He was the 2nd leading scorer for Portland with 16 points. ​

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As I view our line up, I feel like I'm rubbing my eyes with onion juice.

 

[PCmor7]

WTH. Hughes hit 7 three-pointers and scored 26 points in Toronto in January. Wonder what his defense is like. If it's not good he won't be playing much.

He'll play, at least for now. He went to Syracuse, where they play exclusively 2-3 zone. He has more experience playing the Blazers' current defense than anyone on the roster.

Now, when things get back to normal and we go back to playing man-to-man, we'll see.

 

[Pinwheel1]

He'll play, at least for now. He went to Syracuse, where they play exclusively 2-3 zone. He has more experience playing the Blazers' current defense than anyone on the roster.

Now, when things get back to normal and we go back to playing man-to-man, we'll see.

Yep Hughes' defense will be the ultimate factor in years to come because he definitely has a sweet stroke from deep.

Here is a pre-draft scouting report from the Mavs:

NBA Comparison: Floor: Terrence Ross; ceiling: current Gordon Hayward/Tobias Harris

Projected draft range: 18-35

Fit with Mavs/best fits:
Dallas is likely Hughes’ best fit, given the similar play to what the Mavs got out of Tim Hardaway Jr for much of this last season. Hughes has better shot selection, although not a strength of his, and can be a better playmaker than Hardaway was this last season, combined with equal or better defensive upside.

Hughes is an easy fit for any team, due to a combined versatility of both size and skill-set. He can be a playmaker, a slasher, or run off-ball any given play, with an equal level of danger. On top of that, he can also play a positive level of defense, which makes him easy to plug into any lineup.

 

[BigGameDamian]

No poll for this one?

 

[Scalma]

I would bet money on Blevins playing over Hughes today, just as a gift for his game vs the lakers. Hope it’s only a one time thing though, Hughes needs to play, at least while Keon is out. He’s more intriguing to me than even Elleby. Taller, longer, outweighs him by 30 pounds, and has a better looking shot. We’ll see about the defense but I don’t think he’s a liability or anything.

 

[Mr. Robot]

you never know with the knicks, they beat gsw on the road, but theres a good chance they lose to this blazers team

we have 15th ranked defense in the last 15 games

 

[Strenuus]

Waiting until noon to see how cheap tickets are gonna be. 300 level already around $10 for cheapest ticket.

 

[Scalma]

His banter is worth a contract alone.

 

[Strenuus]

His banter is worth a contract alone.

Damnit Joe. Guys, can we just have him for one year?

 

[Strenuus]

Btw @Chris Craig what does WNPNP mean?

 

[Chris Craig]

That would be weird for Josh Hart to be coming off the bench behind Ben McLemore and CJ Elleby. I'd like Hart to take McLemore's spot so our team actually gets bigger and the defense improves. Curious what Billups will do.

Updated

 

[Chris Craig]

WTH. Hughes hit 7 three-pointers and scored 26 points in Toronto in January. Wonder what his defense is like. If it's not good he won't be playing much.

His defense isn't good.

 

[Chris Craig]

Btw @Chris Craig what does WNPNP mean?

WNPWP

Will never play with Portland

 

[Labinot41]

 

[illmatic99]

Oh snap game is at 2pm.

 

[blazerfan11]

Waiting until noon to see how cheap tickets are gonna be. 300 level already around $10 for cheapest ticket.

How many are you buying? If you want to get real cheap, wait until the game starts and the sellers want to leave. Spend that $10 on a better location.

 

[Strenuus]

How many are you buying? If you want to get real cheap, wait until the game starts and the sellers want to leave. Spend that $10 on a better location.

I wait until about an hour before tip. I don't mind sitting 200 level and can usually get in for $20. Don't wanna wait until tip because I like to try to see the whole game, feels incomplete if I don't. I'm weird like that.

Also, it'd just be me.

 

[wizenheimer]

has there been any indication that Bledsoe will play?