Game Thread Game # 64 - BLAZERS @ TIMBERWOLVES - MARCH 7, 2022 - MONDAY - 5:00 PM (PDT) ROOT SPORTS

[Chris Craig]

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STARTERS


Keljin Blevins Keon Johnson

CJ Elleby Elijah Hughes

Drew Eubanks



D'Angelo Russell Patrick Beverly

Jaden McDaniels Jarred Vanderbilt

Karl Anthony Towns

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WHEN: MARCH 7, 2022 - MONDAY - 5:00 PM (PDT)

WHERE: TARGET CENTER, MINNEAPOLIS, MN



TV BROADCAST



RADIO BROADCAST



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BENCH

BLAZERS



Ben McLemore Trendon Watford

Greg Brown Brandon Williams

Justice Winslow Eric Bledsoe

Josh Hart Didi Louzada

Joe Ingles Jusuf Nurkic

Damian Lillard Nassir Little

Anfernee Simons



TIMBERWOLVES


Taurean Prince Malik Beasley

Naz Reid Josh Okogie

Jaylen Nowell Jordan McLaughlin

Jake Layman Leandro Bolmaro

Nathan Knight McKinley Wright

Anthony Edwards

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INJURIES

TIMBERWOLVES

Anthony Edwards (Knee) OUT
McKinley Wright (Elbow) OUT


BLAZERS

Damian Lillard (Abs) OUT
Jusuf Nurkic (Foot) OUT
Nassir Little (Shoulder) OUT
Joe Ingles (Knee) OUT
Didi Louzada (Knee) OUT
Eric Bledsoe (Foot) OUT
Justice Winslow (Foot) OUT
Josh Hart (Rest) OUT
Anfernee Simons (Quad) OUT
Brandon Williams(Hip) PROBABLE
Greg Brown (Ill) PROBABLE
Elijah Hughes (Ill) PROBABLE


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COACHES


Chauncey Billups


Chris Finch

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NOTES
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• This is the fourth of four games this season between the Blazers and Timberwolves
• The Timberwolves lead the 2021-22 season series 2-0
• The Trail Blazers won the 2020-21 season series 2-1
• Jake Layman was taken by the Blazers with the 47th pick in the 2016 draft, after buying the pick from Orlando. Layman played for the Blazers from 2016-19
• Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups played for the Timberwolves from 2000-02

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TRIVIA

The Blazers played the Twolves back on 1/25, losing 109-107. He was the Timberwolves second leading scorer after Edwards (40) with 22 pts.

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[PtldPlatypus]

Gentlemen, start your speculations...

 

[TBpup]

Gentlemen, start your speculations...

The T-Wolves won't go under the screen as much on Anfernee.

 

[wizenheimer]

The T-Wolves won't go under the screen as much on Anfernee.

maybe...Ant certainly burned them for that tactic

but is sure didn't look like either team wanted to play defense or knew how

 

[Fairly-Hard]

maybe...Ant certainly burned them for that tactic

but is sure didn't look like either team wanted to play defense or knew how

It might be worth reminding you that the Blazers started Blevins and actually played him over 24 minutes.

 

[wizenheimer]

It might be worth reminding you that the Blazers started Blevins and actually played him over 24 minutes.

Portland's season defensive rating is 115.0. Last night, it was 136.1. So, like I said, either the Blazers & Wolves weren't that interested in playing defense, or didn't know how. Tank mode in full force

 

[Chris Craig]

It might be worth reminding you that the Blazers started Blevins and actually played him over 24 minutes.

And he still managed to finish with 0 points

 

[Chris Craig]

Portland's season defensive rating is 115.0. Last night, it was 136.1. So, like I said, either the Blazers & Wolves weren't that interested in playing defense, or didn't know how. Tank mode in full force

The Wolves aren't tanking. They are trying to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017-18 and the second time since 2003-2004 when Kevin Garnett still played there.

 

[Chris Craig]

Eubanks vs Beasley 2?

 

[wizenheimer]

The Wolves aren't tanking. They are trying to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017-18 and the second time since 2003-2004 when Kevin Garnett still played there.

I know....all I said was there wasn't much defense being played last night

 

[BlazerBeav]

Taking no chances:

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Taking no chances:

I guess this is good for all of you who are telling yourself losses are a good thing.

 

[Strenuus]

I guess this is good for all of you who are telling yourself losses are a good thing.

It's good for us who were done with mediocrity and no hope. Thats how we look at it

Also known as the correct perspective. Hope is good.

 

[illmatic99]

Taking no chances:

I have absolutely 0 reasons to watch this game huh

 

[Chris Craig]

Taking no chances:

No Simons. Oh God

 

[Scalma]

No Simons hopefully means 48 minutes of Williams and Keon at the point.

 

[THE HCP]

"Hopefully"?

 

[TBpup]

It's good for us who were done with mediocrity and no hope. Thats how we look at it

Also known as the correct perspective. Hope is good.

Well stated. I've had zip, zero, nada, bucks, naught, etc amount of hope for this team for years.
Now there is at least a change in the horizon. It is no guarantee, but at least it is not the same damned hopeless direction.

• Lose games - maybe a better pick
• Hope NOP doesn't make the Playoffs...add'l Lottery pick
• Play kids to perhaps find a gem

All towards an actual direction instead of a regurgitated re-run.

#Hope

 

[wizenheimer]

I guess this is good for all of you who are telling yourself losses are a good thing.

we're not just confining it to telling ourselves; we're telling others too

 

[BigGameDamian]

Taking no chances:

LoL…..Going to be a shit show on our end!

 

[Labinot41]

I guess this is good for all of you who are telling yourself losses are a good thing.

losses are absolutely good in our situation.

 

[BBert]

Taking no chances:

I know one player who won't get "injured" this season.

C. J. Elleby

 

[SIeepwalker]

I know one player who won't get "injured" this season.

C. J. Elleby

And Blevins ! Our Ironman !

 

[Fairly-Hard]

losses are absolutely good in our situation.

Yeah you keep thinking that.

 

[kjironman1]

And Blevins ! Our Ironman !

Blevins is absolutely not "Our Ironman" Sorry. That title has been taken.

 

[kjironman1]

Not sure what to think about this season? Lets hope the plan works out. Whatever the plan is exactly?

Go Blazers!
Kjironman is a fan!!!

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Blevins is absolutely not "Our Ironman" Sorry. That title has been taken.

Good to see you around here, buddy!

 

[Scalma]

Hope Beverley plays. Would be a good challenge for Williams/Johnson

 

[BlazerBeav]

So much for encouraging vaccinations....

 

[ehizzy3]

We are tanking just to trade the pick? Ugh