Game Thread Game #68 - BLAZERS @ KNICKS - MARCH 16, 2022 - WEDNESDAY - 4:30 PM(PDT) ROOT SPORTS

[Chris Craig]

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STARTERS


Brandon Williams Josh Hart

CJ Elleby Trendon Watford

Drew Eubanks



Alec Burks Evan Fournier

RJ Barrett Julius Randle

Mitchell Robinson

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WHEN: MARCH 16, 2022 - WEDNESDAY - 4:30 PM (PDT)
WHERE: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY



TV BROADCAST



RADIO BROADCAST



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BENCH

BLAZERS


Ben McLemore Keon Johnson

Kris Dunn Elijah Hughes

Greg Brown Keljin Blevins

Anfernee Simons

Justice Winslow Jusuf Nurkic

Eric Bledsoe Joe Ingles

Didi Louzada Damian Lillard

Nassir Little


KNICKS


Immanuel Quickley Jericho Sims

Miles McBride Obi Toppin

Taj Gibson Nerlens Noel

Ryan Arcidiacono Luka Semanic

Cam Reddish Derrick Rose

Quentin Grimes Kemba Walker

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INJURIES

KNICKS

Nerlens Noel (Foot) OUT
Quentin Grimes (Knee) OUT
Kemba Walker(Shut Down) OUT
Derrick Rose (Ankle) OUT
Cam Reddish (Shoulder) OUT
Luka Semanic (Foot) OUT

BLAZERS

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

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COACHES


Chauncey Billups


Tom Thibodeau

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NOTES

• This is the second of two games this season between the Blazers and Knicks
• The Blazers lead the 2021-22 season series 1-0
• The Blazers and Knicks split the 2020-21 season series 1-1
• Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups played for the Knicks during the 2010-11 season

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TRIVIA

The Blazers last played the Knicks on 2/12/22 winning 112 -103. He was the only player in the game to make more than 5 threes.

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[THE HCP]

Beautiful evening here in the Big Apple

 

[Scalma]

Winslow and Louzada

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Alright so how do we stream this game if you are out of town? Or should I just find a casino somewhere that has a sports book?
Is there a casino in DC?

 

[TBpup]

@Chris Craig ....nice Oswald Thibs.

 

[MickZagger]

Must lose

 

[KSF-ERIC]

Alright so how do we stream this game if you are out of town? Or should I just find a casino somewhere that has a sports book?
Is there a casino in DC?

NBA League Pass

 

[blazerkor]

I honestly think we might see Hart returning next season, I mean 12M for that guy is a helluva deal. That being said we might trade a guy like Hart along with picks and Bledsoe for a big star like Siakam. In that case the returning players would be Dame, Ant and Winslow but that's a long shot.

As for this game we better just lose to these guys, they've been playing competitive ball lately with rosters a lot better than what we're going to put out there. Hart better get in his best licks in this game and the next because I think they might be the last of the season for him before management asks him what part of his body hurts the most and they list that as the reason why he's out indefinitely.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

I honestly think we might see Hart returning next season, I mean 12M for that guy is a helluva deal. That being said we might trade a guy like Hart along with picks and Bledsoe for a big star like Siakam. In that case the returning players would be Dame, Ant and Winslow but that's a long shot.

As for this game we better just lose to these guys, they've been playing competitive ball lately with rosters a lot better than what we're going to put out there. Hart better get in his best licks in this game and the next because I think they might be the last of the season for him before management asks him what part of his body hurts the most and they list that as the reason why he's out indefinitely.

You misunderstood the poll question. Which players do you see returning THIS season?

 

[Labinot41]

must lose under all circumstances

 

[blazerkor]

You misunderstood the poll question. Which players do you see returning THIS season?

Thank you. In that case Didi is the most likely to come back even though Winslow was listed as questionable for this game, I think he's too effective in Chauncey's system, so he'll continue to sit.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

NBA League Pass

Can you sign up for one game?

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Can you sign up for one game?

If you are willing to deal with a lot of shit, there is free stuff. PM if interested.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

If you are willing to deal with a lot of shit, there is free stuff. PM if interested.

I appreciate that but I found a casino. Yeah the craps tables will cost me more but I’ll have some fun.

 

[B-Roy]

This is a must lose right?

 

[OneSport3]

Winslow starting tonight. Why???

 

[James lamphear]

Looking at the young guys continue to play hard and compete. Watford is a guy at beginning of the season probably wouldn't seen the floor. But with injuries and trade he got his chance and he took advantage of it by playing hard and competing it worked out for by getting contract and a chance to be in the rotation at the power forward position next year.

 

[DDolla]

Let’s Go Tank

 

[wizenheimer]

Winslow starting tonight. Why???

Blazers are dumb?

 

[James lamphear]

Good timeout

 

[blazerfan11]

Winslow starting tonight. Why???

Winslow hit a three so they took him out.

 

[blazerfan11]

Why does Keon Johnson never dunk the ball when he can?

 

[James lamphear]

Dunn having nice game so far has 7 points off the bench.

 

[BlazerBeav]

Let's hope the Knicks don't choke against us in this second half.

 

[illmatic99]

Dunn looks really good so far. Might have something here

 

[illmatic99]

Why does Keon Johnson never dunk the ball when he can?

Saving the knees?

 

[Hoopguru]

Another combo:
Dame, Simmons, Naz, Nurk

 

[KSF-ERIC]

Another combo:
Dame, Simmons, Naz, Nurk

They’re not coming back this season. Nas is hurt. Read the poll question.

 

[Hoopguru]

They’re not coming back this season. Nas is hurt. Read the poll question.

I'm saying they will be back even if its just a quick short showing.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

I'm saying they will be back even if its just a quick short showing.

Nas can’t come back.