Game Thread GAME# 63: BLAZERS @ RAPTORS - MARCH 4, 2016 - FRIDAY, 4:30 PM (PST), CSNNW

[Darkwebs]

2015-16 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
33 - 29
(14-17 Road)
TORONTO RAPTORS
40 - 19
(22-6 Home)





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

PG

DAMIAN LILLARD VS KYLE LOWRY

SG

C.J. McCOLLUM VS NORMAN POWELL

SF

AL-FAROUQ AMINU VS DeMAR DeROZAN

PF

NOAH VONLEH VS LUIS SCOLA

C

MASON PLUMLEE VS JONAS VALANCIUNAS


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WHEN: 4:30 PM, FRIDAY, 3/4/2016

WHERE: AIR CANADA CENTRE, TORONTO, ON

TV BROADCAST:

RADIO BROADCAST:

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

ROBERTS , HENDERSON , CRABBE , CONNAUGHTON

HARKLESS , LEONARD, DAVIS , KAMAN

TORONTO RAPTORS

JOSEPH , WRIGHT , ROSS , JOHNSON

PATTERSON , THOMPSON , BIYOMBO , NOGUEIRA

INJURIES
TRAIL BLAZERS
NONE
RAPTORS
DeMarre Carroll (right knee surgery): OUT



HEAD COACHES

- VS –

TERRY STOTTS --- DWANE CASEY



RAPTORS' OFFICIAL GAME NOTES
BLAZERS' OFFICIAL GAME NOTES ​

• Friday marks the second and final regular season matchup between the Trail
Blazers and Raptors in 2015-16.

• Toronto defeated Portland, 110-103, at the Moda Center on Feb. 4. In that game, Kyle Lowry scored a game-high 30 points on 10-of-19 shooting (7-10 3-PT).

• Kyle Lowry (30 pts) and DeMar DeRozan (29 pts) combined for 59 points, while Damian Lillard (27 pts) and CJ McCollum (21 pts) combined for 48 points .

• Damian Lillard has scored 20+ points in each of his past five games against the Raptors. His 27 points scored on Feb. 4 represents his highest point total in seven career games against Toronto.

• Trail Blazers assistant coach Jay Triano served as the head coach for Toronto from 2008-2011.

• Ed Davis was selected by Toronto in the first round (13th overall) of the 2010 NBA Draft. Davis spent his first two-plus NBA seasons with the Raptors, averaging 7.7 points and 6.8 rebounds in 176 games (50 starts).

• HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY:
ALL TIME: Trail Blazers lead, 27-11
IN PORTLAND: Trail Blazers lead, 14-5
AT THE RAPTORS: Trail Blazers lead, 13-6

 

[Strenuus]

I said yes, since splitting on the road is always good...

However, I think 5-1 is extremely possible.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

 

[Draco]

Hope we are rested from the brutal 4 in 5 schedule. Not sure how long that physically takes to bounce back. This is another quality defensive backcourt. Might need Hendo and Crabbe in the game earlier if they contain our main duo.

 

[illmatic99]

Man, only 20 games left in the regular season. Crazy how fast the season flies.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

I said no to the poll but I would be satisfied with 4 wins.

 

[speeds]

 

[Pinwheel1]

If you asked me before the trip I would have definitely of said yes on the split. Now I want one more, but since both Toronto and Detroit are playing extremely well right now, I still voted yes.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

If you asked me before the trip I would have definitely of said yes on the split. Now I want one more, but since both Toronto and Detroit are playing extremely well right now, I still voted yes.

My sentiments to the letter. I almost said no, because I'd like to avoid a 3-game losing streak, but there is no shame in losing in any of these teams' buildings.

 

[Draco]

If you asked me before the trip I would have definitely of said yes on the split. Now I want one more, but since both Toronto and Detroit are playing extremely well right now, I still voted yes.

Yeah I expect a loss tomorrow. I give us a 30% chance. Detroit I think we are more likely to win lets say 60%.

So adding that up we get an 18% chance we win both; 54% chance we split and go 4-2 on trip; and 28% chance we lose these next two.

 

[Chris Craig]

Yeah I expect a loss tomorrow. I give us a 30% chance. Detroit I think we are more likely to win lets say 60%.

So adding that up we get an 18% chance we win both; 54% chance we split and go 4-2 on trip; and 28% chance we lose these next two.

Not sure I like those odds...I think the way we've been playing we have a higher chance of winning both games then that. We got beat by the Celtics because we were tired and ran out of energy....a days rest and we will be good to go.

 

[BBert]

This is the first game in a long time that I am not confident in the Blazers chances.

I predicted 3 wins on this road trip. They've done that, so one might think even if they finish 3-3, I should be 'happy' with the trip. Now that they've won 3 games, it's difficult to avoid the pitfall of moving the goal posts.

I will probably be content with the 3 wins, but I won't be happy unless we pull out one more. We might not get Toronto tomorrow, but I feel pretty good about getting Detroit on Sunday.

 

[THE HCP]

 

[BBert]

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Hey, The. Thanks for posting the travelogue pics. I like it. It helps connect with where the team is and what they are experiencing.

 

[cardova08]

I definitely think Detroit is a realistic win. They aren't better than Indiana, or maybe even Chicago for that matter. The Raptors will be tough though.

 

[Draco]

 

[Draco]

 

[illmatic99]

Was in Toronto for a week 2 years back. Great city. Love the diversity.

 

[THE HCP]

Hey, The. Thanks for posting the travelogue pics. I like it. It helps connect with where the team is and what they are experiencing.

Ya bro! I've been doing it more in the Random photos thread on the OT page, but I can put them here as well.

 

[THE HCP]

Was in Toronto for a week 2 years back. Great city. Love the diversity.

Asked Mase about his money gun today in the lobby. Said he has a new one that's called the "CASH CANNON" and it's stainless steel!

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Was in Toronto for a week 2 years back. Great city. Love the diversity.

They have that old wooden ship on display???

 

[GoBlazersGo]

Asked Mase about his money gun today in the lobby. Said he has a new one that's called the "CASH CANNON" and it's stainless steel!

Tell Mase to connect with Lil Dicky or Prof for a video, instead of that fuckin' chode whose video he was in!

 

[illmatic99]

Asked Mase about his money gun today in the lobby. Said he has a new one that's called the "CASH CANNON" and it's stainless steel!

When's he doing a collab with Dame?

Hell, when is anyone on the team going to do a collab with Dame?

 

[Draco]

 

[Jade Falcon]

40-19 is nothing to sneeze at, regardless if they play in the East or West.

Go Blazers!

 

[DUB]

Alright! Lets get it on!

This should be a great game!

As long as we play with effort, and intensity, I like our chances.

IMO Toronto is the only team in the NBA who gets a worse run with the refs than us, but it is their home game so....

 

[Strenuus]

Norman Powell?

He's gonna go off on us... I just feel it.

 

[kingslayer]

Lets go Blazers!!!!!

 

[Strenuus]

LOL plums. hahaha.

 

[Jade Falcon]

They've got a Rookie at SG tonight. CJ needs to take advantage of the skill level.