Game Thread Game #66 - BLAZERS VS WIZARDS - MARCH 12, 2022 - SATURDAY - 7:00 PM (PDT) ROOT SPORTS

[Chris Craig]

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STARTERS


Brandon Williams Josh Hart

CJ Elleby Elijah Hughes

Drew Eubanks



Raul Neto Corey Kispert

K Caldwell Pope Kyle Kuzma

Kristaps Porzingis

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WHEN: MARCH 12, 2022 - SATURDAY - 7:00 PM (PDT)

WHERE: MODA CENTER, PORTLAND, OR



TV BROADCAST



RADIO BROADCAST



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BENCH

BLAZERS


Ben McLemore Greg Brown

Keon Johnson Trendon Watford

Keljin Blevins

Anfernee Simons Justice Winslow

Nassir Little Eric Bledsoe

Joe Ingles Didi Louzada

Damian Lillard Jusuf Nurkic


WIZARDS


Deni Avdija Ish Smith

Daniel Gafford Rui Hachimura

Anthony Gill Thomas Bryant

Vernon Carey Jr Isaiah Todd

Cassius Winston Bradley Beal

Tomas Satoransky

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INJURIES

WIZARDS

Bradley Beal (Wrist) OUT


BLAZERS

Damian Lillard (Abs) OUT
Nassir Little (Shoulder) OUT
Jusuf Nurkic (Foot) OUT
Joe Ingles (Knee) OUT
Eric Bledsoe (Foot) OUT
Didi Louzada (Knee) OUT
Anfernee Simons (Quad) QUEST.
Justice Winslow (Foot) QUEST.

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COACHES


Chauncey Billups


Wes Unseld Jr.

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NOTES
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• This is the second of two games this season between the Trail Blazers and Wizards.
• The Blazers lead the 2021-22 season series 1-0
• The Blazers and Wizards split the 2020-21 season 1-1

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TRIVIA
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The Blazers last played the Wizards on 1/15, winning 115 -110. He led the Blazers with 31 points and 11 assists.

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[wizenheimer]

Blazers @ Wizards?

 

[blazerkor]

A game is always an experience so as long as you didn't do something crazy and pay for mid court, court side seats then you'll have an interesting experience that's unique. I don't think this team will be trying to lose again for a long long time.

I do think we'll lose by less than 30.

 

[Strenuus]

At this point it's a win if we lose by less than 30 points.

 

[Chris Craig]

Blazers @ Wizards?

Got so used to them playing on the road

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Wizards not much better than the Blazers record and the Blazers are playing at home. Interested in seeing how this plays out.

 

[Scalma]

This might be a win, especially if Simons plays

 

[blazerkor]

This might be a win, especially if Simons plays

I don't expect Ant to play and I expect Kuzma and KP to get whatever they want.

 

[DDolla]

Joe “the tank Mode” Cronin. Thank you

 

[Chris Craig]

Joe “the tank Mode” Cronin. Thank you

If they are going to face injuries or reasons to keep players out, they could at least get creative.

 

[Mr. Robot]

If they are going to face injuries or reasons to keep players out, they could at least get creative.

i agree, it shouldve been back spasms

 

[Chris Craig]

i agree, it shouldve been back spasms

Or the clap

 

[Labinot41]

Cronin not messing around with the tank

 

[DDolla]

Cronin not messing around with the tank

He is now the GOAT of Tanking LOL

 

[wizenheimer]

Cronin graduated valedictorian from the Sam Hinkie School of Tanking

 

[Fairly-Hard]

 

[wizenheimer]

 

[Chris Craig]

Headed to the game. I'll try my hardest not to root them to a win.

 

[DDolla]

Damn Spurs are losing ugh!

 

[TBpup]

Damn Spurs are losing ugh!

...but it is to Indiana, so that could actually be helpful.

 

[TBpup]

Watford and Eubanks are 5-5 in the early going.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I love the aggression they are playing with tonight.

 

[TBpup]

15 points in the first 4 1/2 minutes....that is an epic explosion for this group.

 

[Scalma]

Hear me out...Watford starting PF?

 

[TBpup]

Hart making shots again.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Shit. If hart is on tonight, could screw up the tank.

 

[Chris Craig]

I can't help it guys and gals

 

[Cugel]

For a young guy, Watford has an air of maturity and smarts out there.

 

[DDolla]

Hart please stop shooting

 

[TBpup]

Hart already to double digits 8 minutes into the game? WTH is going on?