Game Thread GAME# 76: CLIPPERS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 30, 2018 - FRIDAY, 7:30 PM (PDT), ESPN & NBCSNW

[Darkwebs]

2017-18 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
40 - 34
(19-19 Road)
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
46 - 29
(25-13 Home)

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

PG

AUSTIN RIVERS VS DAMIAN LILLARD

SG

TYRONE WALLACE VS C.J. McCOLLUM

SF

WESLEY JOHNSON VS EVAN TURNER

PF

TOBIAS HARRIS VS AL-FAROUQ AMINU

C

DeANDRE JORDAN VS JUSUF NURKIC

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WHEN: 7:30 PM (PDT), FRIDAY, 3/30/2018

WHERE: Moda Center, Portland, OR

TV BROADCAST:

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RADIO BROADCAST:

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--------------BENCH--------------

-- LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS --

EVANS , WILLIAMS , THORNWELL

TEODOSIC , WILLIAMS , DEKKER

HARRELL , MARJANOVIC


---- PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS ----

NAPIER , BALDWIN IV , CONNAUGHTON

LAYMAN , SWANIGAN , COLLINS

DAVIS , LEONARD , PAPAGIANNIS



INJURIES
CLIPPERS
Milos Teodosic (foot): DOUBTFUL
Avery Bradley (adductor/rectus abdominus surgery): OUT
Patrick Beverley (right knee surgery): OUT
Danilo Gallinari (right hand contusion/non-displaced fracture): OUT
TRAIL BLAZERS
Moe Harkless (left knee arthroscopy): OUT
C.J. Wilcox (G LEAGUE): OUT



HEAD COACHES

- VS –

DOC RIVERS --- TERRY STOTTS



OFFICIAL CLIPPERS' GAME NOTES
OFFICIAL BLAZERS' GAME NOTES ​

• Friday’s game marks the fourth and final regular season meeting between the Trail Blazers and the Clippers during the 2017-18 season.

• LAST MEETING: Portland’s starting unit combined to score 98 points as the Trail Blazers shot 50.0% from the fi eld and 48.3% from the three-point line in a 122-109 road victory over the LA Clippers on March 27. Damian Lillard paced the Trail Blazers with 23 points (6-13 FG, 2-6 3-PT, 9-9 FT) and two assists while Lou Williams scored 30 points (11-24 FG, 3-6 3-PT, 5-5 FT) off the bench for the Clippers.

• In three games against the Clippers this season, Damian Lillard has averaged 25.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists. Lillard has scored at least 20 points in seven of his last 10 games against the Clippers.

• CJ McCollum had 21 points, fi ve rebounds and three assists against the Clippers on March 18. In three games against the Clippers this season, McCollum has averaged 20.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.33 steals.

• HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY:
ALL TIME: Trail Blazers lead, 143-77
IN PORTLAND: Trail Blazers lead, 86-23
AT THE CLIPPERS: Trail Blazers lead, 57-54

 

[Darkwebs]

Exclusive photo of Dame's baby:

Spoiler

 

[kjironman1]

While i like the game thread i really could have done without that question. Not much was enjoyable about a loss.

 

[Darkwebs]

While i like the game thread i really could have done without that question. Not much was enjoyable about a loss.

Just trying to find a silver lining.

 

[kjironman1]

Just trying to find a silver lining.

Alright then. I'll vote. I wont like it but i'll vote.....

 

[kjironman1]

Did anyone else hear KC talking about a certain @HCP calling himself the "Ed Davis of the Broadcast crew"?
What do we have to call him "Shirt off Panic" now?

 

[Scalma]

Baldwin is built to guard guys like Lou Williams so make that happen please.

 

[kjironman1]

Baldwin is built to guard guys like Lou Williams so make that happen please.

Guess you really didn't pay much attention to his defense tonight. They carried him. He never left the corner shooter on defense. Lou would absofuckinglutely torch him.

 

[Scalma]

Guess you really didn't pay much attention to his defense tonight. They carried him. He never left the corner shooter on defense. Lou would absofuckinglutely torch him.

Shut the hell up gump

 

[kjironman1]

Shut the hell up gump

Lets see where is it? I know it's around here somewhere?

Ahhh There it is.
http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/meltdown-thread.323091/page-15#post-4409315

 

[Scalma]

Lets see where is it? I know it's around here somewhere?

Ahhh There it is.
http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/meltdown-thread.323091/page-15#post-4409315

Here’s yours.

http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/nsfw-stupid-random-thoughts.124304/page-290

 

[kjironman1]

Here’s yours.

http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/nsfw-stupid-random-thoughts.124304/page-290

This coming from someone who just said they think Wade Baldwin would be a good choice to guard Lou Williams. Then he has the audacity to question the way Stotts runs the rotations on a team that is exceeding every expectation from every major prediction source.

Yep i sure do have a few stupid random thoughts.

 

[Scalma]

This coming from someone who just said they think Wade Baldwin would be a good choice to guard Lou Williams. Then he has the audacity to question the way Stotts runs the rotations on a team that is exceeding every expectation from every major prediction source.

Yep i sure do have a few stupid random thoughts.

Good, keep them there.

 

[DDolla]

Just Win Blazers!

 

[BrunoSOC]

Should have win last game, move on and we need take this. Must win game. Moda Center needs to be a factor

 

[TBpup]

Next 3 games are all must wins. Should easily be able to do so....but then I thought they'd beat the hapless, decimated Grizzlies.

 

[KingSpeed]

Guess you really didn't pay much attention to his defense tonight. They carried him. He never left the corner shooter on defense. Lou would absofuckinglutely torch him.

That's very presumptuous. Didn't you say before the game that he wasn't going to play? Then he plays and scores 15 points. Now you're saying you're absolutely positive that he has no defensive skills. Let's see.

 

[KingSpeed]

Next 3 games are all must wins. Should easily be able to do so....but then I thought they'd beat the hapless, decimated Grizzlies.

There are no easy games especially at this time of the year when a "bad" team is loose and has nothing to play for but to spoil your season and that's motivation enough. Clippers will be tough as their back is against the wall and Grizzlies have had a taste of victory. We definitely need Dame to win both. At Dallas could be tough because again, this is their playoffs. Their chance to say goodbye to the season. Dirk's chance to drop 30 and say thank you to the fans. So we have to be focused. Something Dame always makes sure we are. I would guess Houston won't play all their players for the next game because they will have nothing to play for.

 

[Scalma]

That's very presumptuous. Didn't you say before the game that he wasn't going to play? Then he plays and scores 15 points. Now you're saying you're absolutely positive that he has no defensive skills. Let's see.

He’s either trolling me or talking out of his ass. Defense is one thing I have no doubts about when it comes to Baldwin. He wasn’t “carried” nor was he purposely left in the corner.

 

[HolyBackboard]

Clippers have one of the best benches in the game. We need a vintage performance from the Blazer bench on Friday, led by a couple of Ed Davis flex finishes, Shabazz step-back jumpers, and Zach pick-n-pop triples!

Also, if Milos is out, the Portland guards need to FEAST on their Clipper counterparts.

 

[THE HCP]

Did anyone else hear KC talking about a certain @HCP calling himself the "Ed Davis of the Broadcast crew"?
What do we have to call him "Shirt off Panic" now?

 

[blazerkor]

The Clippers at home with Dame playing. That sounds like win 47 to me. I still think it's cool that we're likely going to be at 50 wins by seasons end. Some of us were mocked for predicting that total in the preseason.

 

[Lanny]

Just trying to find a silver lining.

There is no silver lining, dammit.

 

[kjironman1]

That's very presumptuous. Didn't you say before the game that he wasn't going to play? Then he plays and scores 15 points. Now you're saying you're absolutely positive that he has no defensive skills. Let's see.

Yep. Didn't really think he would play. Glad he got a chance and really glad he played well. But the statement stands. They didn't ask him to cover a starter and we all watched what Mershawn Brooks did. What is being discussed is asking him to guard Lou Williams. Try to keep up here. Baldwin has a grand total of 24 mins played this season.
Lou Williams was in the conversation for the All-Star team. Not only that but it is expected that Dame will be back.

 

[kjironman1]

He’s either trolling me or talking out of his ass. Defense is one thing I have no doubts about when it comes to Baldwin. He wasn’t “carried” nor was he purposely left in the corner.

You are not important enough for someone to troll. Sorry.

 

[Chris Craig]

So Dame is playing?

 

[Scalma]

You are not important enough for someone to troll. Sorry.

Oh so you’re talking out of your ass? That was my guess too.

 

[KingSpeed]

So Dame is playing?

I would hope so!!

 

[stampedehero]

We should not lose at home but the Rockets and Celts losses are still twisting like a wet towel rung out. I dislike the barber shop Clippers. We need a good old fashion Blazer 20 point thrashing.

 

[kjironman1]

Oh so you’re talking out of your ass? That was my guess too.

I'm not the one that want's to play Baldwin against Williams. Now that is "Talking out your ass".
Thing is it won't ever happen so no need to discuss this further.