Game Thread GAME# 75: BLAZERS @ HAWKS - MARCH 29, 2019 - FRIDAY, 4:30 PM, NBCSNW

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2018-19 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
47 - 27
(18-18 Road)
ATLANTA HAWKS
27 - 48
(15-22 Home)


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PG

DAMIAN LILLARD VS TRAE YOUNG

SG

JAKE LAYMAN VS KEVIN HUERTER

SF

MOE HARKLESS VS TAUREAN PRINCE

PF

AL-FAROUQ AMINU VS JOHN COLLINS

C

ENES KANTER VS DEWAYNE DEDMON


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WHEN: 4:30 PM (PDT), FRIDAY, 3/29/2019

WHERE: STATE FARM ARENA, ATLANTA, GA

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

CURRY , SIMONS , TURNER

HOOD , TRENT Jr.

LABISSIERE , COLLINS , LEONARD

- ATLANTA HAWKS-

ADAMS , SIBERT , BAZEMORE

ANDERSON , BEMBRY , CARTER

DAVIS , LEN


INJURIES
TRAIL BLAZERS
C.J. McCollum (left leg injury): OUT
Jusuf Nurkic (left leg injury): OUT
HAWKS
Miles Plumlee (left knee): OUT
Alex Poythress (right ankle sprain): OUT
Omari Spellman (left ankle sprain): OUT



HEAD COACHES

- VS –

TERRY STOTTS --- LLOYD PIERCE

OFFICIAL HAWKS' GAME NOTES
OFFICIAL BLAZERS' GAME NOTES ​

• Friday’s game marks the second and final meeting between the Trail Blazers and the Hawks during the 2018-19 season. Portland leads the season series, 1-0.

• LAST MEETING: The Trail Blazers defeated the Hawks at Moda Center on Jan. 26, 120-111, as the starting lineup combined for 98 points. Portland was led by CJ McCollum, who recorded his fi rst career triple double of 28 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Trae Young had 30 points (11-15 FG, 3-6 3-PT, 5-6 FT) and eight assists for the Hawks.

• Seth Curry scored a season-high 22 points (8-13 FG, 4-8 3-PT, 2-2 FT) to go with three rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks against Atlanta on Jan. 26.

• Damian Lillard missed the Jan. 26 meeting against the Hawks with a right knee injury.

• Al-Farouq Aminu recorded 17 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3-PT, 7-7 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block against Atlanta on Jan. 26.

• John Collins posted 21 points (8-12 FG, 2-3 3-PT, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and one assist against the Trail Blazers on Jan. 26.

• HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY:
ALL TIME: Hawks lead, 57-56
IN PORTLAND: Trail Blazers lead, 36-21
AT THE HAWKS: Hawks lead, 36-20

 

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WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYOFFS RACE

As of 3/27/19​

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Comparing the starting lineups, do the Blazers really have an advantage anywhere outside of point guard?

 

[kjironman1]

Comparing the starting lineups, do the Blazers really have an advantage anywhere outside of point guard?

That’s kind of the exact opposite of what I thought? Looks to me like other than center the Blazers have it covered. The bench looks good to me also.
I have to admit I don’t watch Atlanta much and I have not done a stat comparison.
Advantage Hawks due to home court and possibly a Blazer let down. I could see this game go really bad just because it just feels like it’s time for them to breakdown a bit.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

That’s kind of the exact opposite of what I thought? Looks to me like other than center the Blazers have it covered. The bench looks good to me also.
I have to admit I don’t watch Atlanta much and I have not done a stat comparison.
Advantage Hawks due to home court and possibly a Blazer let down. I could see this game go really bad just because it just feels like it’s time for them to breakdown a bit.

Layman's been terrible since the all-star break; Huerter's been significantly better. Advantage Hawks.
There was talk about replacing Moe with Prince earlier in the season, although Moe's been pretty good lately, so I'll give the Blazers the advantage there.
Collins is putting up 19/10 with a 22 PER--I think it's fair to say the Hawks have the advantage at PF. Of course, he doesn't play defense, so...maybe not?

Just saying that with as bad as the Hawks are perceived to be, we shouldn't be looking at this game as a gimme. Fans should be prepared to be annoyed by our defensive deficiencies.

 

[kjironman1]

Layman's been terrible since the all-star break; Huerter's been significantly better. Advantage Hawks.
There was talk about replacing Moe with Prince earlier in the season, although Moe's been pretty good lately, so I'll give the Blazers the advantage there.
Collins is putting up 19/10 with a 22 PER--I think it's fair to say the Hawks have the advantage at PF. Of course, he doesn't play defense, so...maybe not?

Just saying that with as bad as the Hawks are perceived to be, we shouldn't be looking at this game as a gimme. Fans should be prepared to be annoyed by our defensive deficiencies.

This whole Layman has been terrible stuff just isn’t true at all. Sure his shooting could be better but Jake makes things happen and he absolutely demands that a defender takes him seriously. He rebounds very well and will scramble after loose balls every game. The guy is a winner on and off the court. People need to lay off a guy working that hard. They did the same thing to Pat Con. Look at him this year? Quite possibly most improved player.

 

[BonesJones]

This whole Layman has been terrible stuff just isn’t true at all. Sure his shooting could be better but Jake makes things happen and he absolutely demands that a defender takes him seriously. He rebounds very well and will scramble after loose balls every game. The guy is a winner on and off the court. People need to lay off a guy working that hard. They did the same thing to Pat Con. Look at him this year? Quite possibly most improved player.

You had me until "Pat Con"...

 

[SIeepwalker]

Quite possibly most improved player.

most improved player ?? With an impressive improvement of 1 point, 2 rebounds and 1 assist giving him a transcendent 6.5/4/2 statline ?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

This whole Layman has been terrible stuff just isn’t true at all. Sure his shooting could be better but Jake makes things happen and he absolutely demands that a defender takes him seriously. He rebounds very well and will scramble after loose balls every game. The guy is a winner on and off the court. People need to lay off a guy working that hard. They did the same thing to Pat Con. Look at him this year? Quite possibly most improved player.

I'm sorry, but on the whole, since the all-star break, he's not been good. I don't doubt that he's running around and playing hard, but he's not producing. And when I compare his production and contribution over the past month with that of the guy on the other side of the court from him tomorrow, Jake quite simply comes out behind. It's not a pronouncement on him as a player, just an accurate, objective assessment of his recent performance.

 

[Veletin123]

Comparing the starting lineups, do the Blazers really have an advantage anywhere outside of point guard?

Noup

 

[TBpup]

Comparing the starting lineups, do the Blazers really have an advantage anywhere outside of point guard?

The 4-headed monster of Zach Skantyers will destroy the Deadman. Collins' defense will make Aminu's offense look worthy of being an All-Star. Harkless will dethrone the Prince and Layman will go Rip City on Huerter's ass....because Nurk said so.

Quote the Raven!

 

[James lamphear]

One thing I have seen with Jake now and the past he doesn't shoot well when the game is closed. I am outside shots like the 3 due I think he press to much at that stage of the game. He does a lot better when we have big leads or the other way around. Now once awhile he does hit a three in tight games but overall he shooting percentage goes down at 3 point line.

 

[James lamphear]

Will think will give us better look how this team will perform against better competition. My worry is giving up to many offensive rebounds I believe we will the game if we control our defense boards if not this could be a loss.

 

[DDolla]

Just Win Baby!

 

[Jon]

Jake was better with Turner off the bench.

 

[kjironman1]

When did the Hawks go with Blue for their color?

 

[Scalma]

Free Skal!

 

[DDolla]

Trae about to drop 40 on the Blazers but I hope we win.

 

[wizenheimer]

I doubt Dame will feel as friendly tonight

 

[kjironman1]

Not exactly sure how it happened but I literally got stuck on a fucking weird OT thread that started out as a complaint thread that turned into a racial/political thread.....
AHhhhhhhhhhh get me out of that crap!

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Not exactly sure how it happened but I literally got stuck on a fucking weird OT thread that started out as a complaint thread that turned into a racial/political thread.....
AHhhhhhhhhhh get me out of that crap!

If I were a less magnanimous mod, I'd move this post over to that thread.

Wait--are you a conservative?

 

[kjironman1]

If I were a less magnanimous mod, I'd move this post over to that thread.

Wait--are you a conservative?

Magnanimous my ass....

 

[joeBlazers]

Is this the "easiest game" remaining on our schedule this season? Detroit and Minnesota are going to be tough road games. Denver then Denver is going to be very tough. This is definitely a trap game. I hope Stotts is ready and has plan Bs and Cs ready to deploy , if our boys struggle early. But our bench is full with some guys hungry and wanting to get paid next season !!! Stotts just needs to send them out and tell'm "Go get that Paycheck" ...

 

[Scalma]

Is this the "easiest game" remaining on our schedule this season? Detroit and Minnesota are going to be tough road games. Denver then Denver is going to be very tough. This is definitely a trap game. I hope Stotts is ready and has plan Bs and Cs ready to deploy , if our boys struggle early. But our bench is full with some guys hungry and wanting to get paid next season !!! Stotts just needs to send them out and tell'm "Go get that Paycheck" ...

Atlanta has been playing well lately. Three straight wins, two against playoff teams. Portland is also down two starters, doubt they’re going to feel comfortable for the rest of the season.

 

[Titan]

Our bench should be better than theirs, they better show up today. That will be our key to winning this game.

 

[THE HCP]

Shit! Easy game my ass. These guys have been playing well.

 

[BlazerBeav]

I take nothing for granted - but is our roster still superior to the opponent? Absolutely.

 

[James lamphear]

Well see what players will come achieve something these remaining games besides Dame. Might til who we want to keep this off season.

 

[TBpup]

Our best player is better than their best player. RIP CITY ON THEY ASS!!

 

[KingSpeed]

Wow Dame 40% from beyond 28 feet this season.