Game Thread Game #61 - BLAZERS VS NUGGETS - FEBRUARY 27, 2022 - SUNDAY - 6:00 PM (PDT) ROOT SPORTS

[Chris Craig]

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STARTERS


Anfernee Simons Josh Hart

CJ Elleby Justice Winslow

Drew Eubanks



Monte Morris Will Barton

Jeff Green Aaron Gordon

Nikola Jokic

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WHEN: FEBRUARY 27, 2022 - SUNDAY - 6:00 PM (PDT)

WHERE: MODA CENTER, PORTLAND OR



TV BROADCAST



RADIO BROADCAST



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BENCH

BLAZERS


Ben McLemore Trendon Watford

Elijah Hughes Keon Johnson


Greg Brown III Brandon Williams

Keljin Blevins

Damian Lillard

Nassir Little Eric Bledsoe

Jusuf Nurkic Joe Ingles

Didi Louzada



DENVER



Bryn Forbes Austin Rivers

JaMychal Green Bones Hyland

DeMarcus Cousins F Compazzo

Vlatko Cancar Markus Howard

Zeke Nnaji Davon Reed

Jamal Murray Michael Porter Jr

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INJURIES

DENVER

Jamal Murray (Knee) OUT
Michael Porter Jr (Back) OUT
Vlatko Cancar (Foot) OUT
Zeke Nnaji OUT
DeMarcus Cousins (Contract) QUEST.


BLAZERS

Damian Lillard (Ab) OUT
Nassir Little (Shoulder) OUT
Jusuf Nurkic (Foot) OUT
Eric Bledsoe (Foot) OUT
Didi Louzada (Knee) OUT
Joe Ingles (Knee) OUT

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COACHES


Chauncey Billups



Mike Malone

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NOTES

• This is the fourth of four games this season between the Trail Blazers and Nuggets
• The Nuggets lead the 2021-22 season series 2-1
• The Nuggets won the 2020-21 season series 2-1
• Jusuf Nurkic played for the Nuggets from 2014-17
• Will Barton played for the Blazers from 2012-15
• Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups played for the Nuggets from 2008 -11

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TRIVIA

The Blazers last played the Nuggets on 1/13, losing 140 -108. He led the Blazers in scoring with 18 pts ​

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[TBpup]

What Jokic has done without Murray and Porter is incredible. ~26/14/8 on 57% FG shooting and 37% from '3' without two of his main weapons when the game plan is specifically for him ever night.

 

[wizenheimer]

What Jokic has done without Murray and Porter is incredible. ~26/14/8 on 57% FG shooting and 37% from '3' without two of his main weapons when the game plan is specifically for him ever night.

I know Porter is out for the season; but I thought Murray would be back by now or close to it. I wonder if he's out for the season as well. It's been nearly 11 months.

and yeah, Jokic has been MVP level again.

Denver has a balanced roster. And it helps that both Barton and Gordon are playing at their best levels. Gordon was a very valuable addition for them. Much better for them than Powell was for Portland. Morris has played well as a starter too. And of course, Jeff Green has come in, become a starter after Porter's injury, and been solid...like he has for the last 7 seasons playing on 9 different teams. He had played for a minimum contract for 5 straight years until Denver signed him for a 2-year/9M deal last summer. Bryn Forbes was a good addition before the trade deadline as well. Good at stetching the floor allowing Jokic room to operate

 

[Scalma]

Don’t care what happens as long as guys like Keon and Brown get heavy minutes. Hughes needs an increase as well, need to evaluate him properly.

 

[THE HCP]

I tell you what….. ever since this new guy took over making the game threads, our winning percentage is absolute shit!

 

[Chris Craig]

I tell you what….. ever since this new guy took over making the game threads, our winning percentage is absolute shit!

No kidding

 

[TBpup]

I know Porter is out for the season; but I thought Murray would be back by now or close to it. I wonder if he's out for the season as well. It's been nearly 11 months.

and yeah, Jokic has been MVP level again.

Denver has a balanced roster. And it helps that both Barton and Gordon are playing at their best levels. Gordon was a very valuable addition for them. Much better for them than Powell was for Portland. Morris has played well as a starter too. And of course, Jeff Green has come in, become a starter after Porter's injury, and been solid...like he has for the last 7 seasons playing on 9 different teams. He had played for a minimum contract for 5 straight years until Denver signed him for a 2-year/9M deal last summer. Bryn Forbes was a good addition before the trade deadline as well. Good at stetching the floor allowing Jokic room to operate

All true....likely because Jokic is making them better. Whomever he plays with, seems to do well. Great for him. That is what an MVP is.

 

[DDolla]

I’m just watching it because of Ant. I want him to win MIP

 

[Scalma]

Small request that doesn’t need to be listened to

Include the jerseys the teams will be wearing. Can find them on lockervision

 

[Fairly-Hard]

So wait?
The Warriors followed by the Nuggets followed by the Suns?
I thought this was the easy part of the schedule?

 

[LayneStaley]

Keon 15 points tonight, book it.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

So wait?
The Warriors followed by the Nuggets followed by the Suns?
I thought this was the easy part of the schedule?

No, the first 6 games after the all star break are murder... then the easy part of the schedule comes along.

 

[blazerkor]

So wait?
The Warriors followed by the Nuggets followed by the Suns?
I thought this was the easy part of the schedule?

This next nine games is the easy part of the schedule to tank but just look at the following eleven... those teams are going to be hard to lose to.

 

[GrandpaBlaze]

I tell you what….. ever since this new guy took over making the game threads, our winning percentage is absolute shit!

I know! But look on the bright side, it would likely be much worse if you were making them.

 

[DDolla]

Now Winslow is OUT. The Tank continues

 

[Scalma]

Winslow is out with Achilles soreness aka Greg Brown needs 35 minutes and we need an L lol.

 

[blazerfan11]

Now Winslow is OUT. The Tank continues

LOL.

 

[DDolla]

Winslow is out with Achilles soreness aka Greg Brown needs 35 minutes and we need an L lol.

So after the all star break, all of a sudden Nurk and Winslow are hurt? Good job Blazers and Tank you very much!

 

[wizenheimer]

I’m just watching it because of Ant. I want him to win MIP

pretty sure this one is in the bag for Morant. He deserves it too

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Damn!

 

[OneSport3]

Keon has the ability to be an elite defender.

 

[James lamphear]

Sluggish start by both teams and glade to see Johnson getting in the scoring column early.

 

[Chris Craig]

Good start. I like the energy and defensive effort

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

I have always coveted Jeff Green.

 

[Scalma]

I think elleby is the first player that I fucking hate watching play basketball but would probably love chillin with

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Elleby sucking hard.

 

[beast blazer]

CJ ELLEBY is like a make a wish cancer kid who is getting to play due to charity

 

[James lamphear]

Simons need not to think he has to this by himself.

 

[blazerfan11]

Watford can't jump.

 

[Chris Craig]

Watford can't jump.

He can. He chooses not to