Game Thread GAME# 64: BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - MARCH 5, 2018 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM, NBCSNW

[Darkwebs]

2018-19 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
39 - 24
(15-16 Road)
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
25 - 40
(15-17 Home)


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

PG

DAMIAN LILLARD VS MIKE CONLEY

SG

C.J. McCOLLUM VS AVERY BRADLEY

SF

MOE HARKLESS VS JUSTIN HOLIDAY

PF

AL-FAROUQ AMINU VS BRUNO CABOCLO

C

JUSUF NURKIC VS JONAS VALANCIUNAS

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WHEN: 5:00 PM (PST), TUESDAY, 3/5/2019

WHERE: FEDEXFORUM, MEMPHIS, TN

TV BROADCAST:

RADIO BROADCAST:

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

CURRY , SIMONS , HOOD

TURNER , TRENT Jr. , LAYMAN

LABISSIERE , KANTER

COLLINS , LEONARD


- MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES-

CARTER , WRIGHT , DORSEY

MILES , WASHBURN , WATANABE

PARSONS , RABB , NOAH




INJURIES
TRAIL BLAZERS
Evan Turner (left knee soreness): QUESTIONABLE
GRIZZLIES
Kyle Anderson (right shoulder soreness): DOUBTFUL
Jaren Jackson Jr. (right deep thigh bruise): OUT
Dillon Brooks (left knee sprain): OUT




HEAD COACHES

- VS –

TERRY STOTTS --- J.B. BICKERSTAFF

OFFICIAL GRIZZLIES' GAME NOTES
OFFICIAL BLAZERS' GAME NOTES ​

• Tuesday’s game marks the third of four meetings between the Trail Blazers and the Grizzlies during the 2018-19 season. The season series is tied, 1-1.

• LAST MEETING: After trailing the Grizzlies 47-52 at halftime, Portland shook off the slow start and earned a 99-92 victoy at Moda Center on Dec. 19. Damian Lillard led the way for the Trail Blazers with 24 points (9-18 FG, 5-8 3-PT, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two blocks while Mike Conley paced Memphis with 23 points (7-19 FG, 5-10 3-PT, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and six assists.

• Damian Lillard has averaged 19.0 points (36.0% FG, 46.2% 3-PT, 75.0% FT), 6.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.00 steals in two games against the Grizzlies this season.

• In his last game at Memphis on Dec. 12, CJ McCollum scored 40 points (16-27 FG, 2-5 3-PT, 6-7 FT) to go with five rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block.

• In two games against the Trail Blazers this season, Mike Conley has averaged 23.0 points (43.2% FG, 50.0% 3-PT, 77.8% FT), 5.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists.

• HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY:
ALL TIME: Trail Blazers lead, 49-38
IN PORTLAND: Trail Blazers lead, 26-17
AT THE GRIZZLIES: Trail Blazers lead, 23-21

 

[Darkwebs]

Remember when these two teams met early in the season, and Memphis actually had a better record? A lot can happen in 3 months.

This game closes the longest road trip of the season for the Blazers and it will be against the only Western Conference team on this trip, the new-look Grizzlies. The only Memphis mainstay here is Conley, and he has been a Blazers-killer over his career.

But fret not, Blazers with Kanter have been undefeated (5-0). And since this game will not be played in Vancouver, B.C., Enes will be able to play.

I know this game may not be easy, as the Blazers are probably exhausted and mentally-drained, but it would be so sweet to finish 6-1 on this long roadie.

 

[Bruno_Sabino]

W and go home! And I love Kevin and Lamar. 2 great guys

 

[riverman]

whew....thanks DW...we needed a real thread for this one

 

[THE HCP]

The REAL action will be over here FAMS!

http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/blazers-memphisgame64-3-4-20019-7pm.342132/

 

[Labinot41]

The REAL action will be over here FAMS!

http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/blazers-memphisgame64-3-4-20019-7pm.342132/

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Don't know if I've ever said this in the past 4 years, but...pour forwards are the real advantage in the starting lineup for this game.

Conley and Bradley are (at least reputation-wise) one of the best defensive guard duos in the league. And JV is right there with Nurk as one of the more underrated centers around. I think we need to go to Chief and Moe early and often in this game.

 

[RipCityDSCPL]

The REAL action will be over here FAMS!

http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/blazers-memphisgame64-3-4-20019-7pm.342132/

That's what she said.

 

[James lamphear]

Remember last year when we left with egg on our face. Since the trade they been competitive so we need go in there serious.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Don't know if I've ever said this in the past 4 years, but...pour forwards are the real advantage in the starting lineup for this game.

Conley and Bradley are (at least reputation-wise) one of the best defensive guard duos in the league. And JV is right there with Nurk as one of the more underrated centers around. I think we need to go to Chief and Moe early and often in this game.

Our bench should in theory be the difference in the game to me.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Our bench should in theory be the difference in the game to me.

Will Kanter finally get a positive plus/minus?

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Will Kanter finally get a positive plus/minus?

Well played. You win this one.

 

[James lamphear]

Will Kanter finally get a positive plus/minus?

The problem with Kanter he has no clue on defense he has be one of the worst defender I ever seen playing the middle on a team. But he decent on offense and decent rebounder. Would I try find away to resign him probably not. Now Hood is different story trying to find away to get him a contract next year.

 

[Shaboid]

The problem with Kanter he has no clue on defense he has be one of the worst defender I ever seen playing the middle on a team. But he decent on offense and decent rebounder. Would I try find away to resign him probably not. Now Hood is different story trying to find away to get him a contract next year.

I agree with this for the most part. Kanter on transition D is an absolute joke. There were two plays in the last game that had me shaking my head.

 

[TBpup]

@Darkwebs .....thank the Lord.

 

[BBert]

Will Kanter finally get a positive plus/minus?

Yesterday, when Hood started off bad as usual, I said: "When will this guy not suck?" Then he went off.

I hope your comment is followed by the same kind of performance.

 

[DDolla]

CJ about to drop another 30+ points against the Grizzlies

 

[Labinot41]

CJ about to drop another 30+ points against the Grizzlies

Probably 30 bricks. Haha. Just kidding

 

[Cugel]

Its strange really:
Kanter is far more aggressive on offense than defense; Zach is the opposite.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Its strange really:
Kanter is far more aggressive on offense than defense; Zach is the opposite.

Not sure I want either one trying another 3 pt shot though.

 

[twobullz]

Just saw the Blazers are reporting 0 injuries, which means ET will be back tomorrow.

 

[Cugel]

Not sure I want either one trying another 3 pt shot though.

God no.
Supposedly they can make them but they are low percentage shots. If the best you can do on a possession is a 20% chance of making a 3, you are f'd. Myers seems ok some games. Turner? I think I saw him make one in a game.

 

[tlongII]

I'd let Zach shoot three's.

 

[stampedehero]

CJ about to drop another 30+ points against the Grizzlies

He's streaky. That's for sure.

 

[riverman]

The REAL action will be over here FAMS!

http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/blazers-memphisgame64-3-4-20019-7pm.342132/

the real action I hear is at that house with the new porch in NEP

 

[kjironman1]

the real action I hear is at that house with the new porch in NEP

I saw that new porch.Is that the place? Asking for a friend.....

 

[B-Roy]

I hope the Blazers take these games seriously. Memphis almost beat OKC in OKC and NOP just beat Utah. Some of these teams with no way to make the playoffs may seem like easy wins against tanking teams, but the players are definitely not playing to tank and now that there is nothing to play for they can play carefree and win some games they shouldn't win.

 

[kjironman1]

I hope the Blazers take these games seriously. Memphis almost beat OKC in OKC and NOP just beat Utah. Some of these teams with no way to make the playoffs may seem like easy wins against tanking teams, but the players are definitely not playing to tank and now that there is nothing to play for they can play carefree and win some games they shouldn't win.

Spoiler teams. Trap games for sure.

 

[DDolla]

Just Win Baby!

 

[EGame]

I hope the Blazers take these games seriously. Memphis almost beat OKC in OKC and NOP just beat Utah. Some of these teams with no way to make the playoffs may seem like easy wins against tanking teams, but the players are definitely not playing to tank and now that there is nothing to play for they can play carefree and win some games they shouldn't win.

Not to mention last game on a long road trip. It is games like this that can get a little scary. I have faith in our guys to handle business, but it won't be easy.