Game Thread GAME# 78: BLAZERS @ JAZZ - APRIL 4, 2017 - TUESDAY, 6:00 PM (PDT), CSNNW

[Darkwebs]

2016-17 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
38 - 39
(16-24 Road)
UTAH JAZZ
47 - 30
(26-12 Home)

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

PG

DAMIAN LILLARD VS DANTE EXUM

SG

C.J. McCOLLUM VS JOE JOHNSON

SF

MOE HARKLESS VS GORDON HAYWARD

PF

NOAH VONLEH VS BORIS DIAW

C

MEYERS LEONARD VS RUDY GOBERT

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WHEN: 6:00 PM, TUESDAY, 4/4/2017

WHERE: VIVINT SMART HOME ARENA, SALT LAKE CITY, UT

TV BROADCAST:

RADIO BROADCAST:

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

NAPIER , QUARTERMAN , CONNAUGHTON

TURNER , CRABBE

LAYMAN , AMINU

UTAH JAZZ

NETO , MACK , BURKS

INGLES , LYLES

BOLOMBOY , WITHEY

INJURIES
TRAIL BLAZERS
Jusuf Nurkic (right leg, non-displaced fibular fracture): OUT
Ed Davis (arthoscopic surgery , left shoulder): OUT
Festus Ezeli (left knee): OUT
JAZZ
Rodney Hood (knee soreness): OUT
George Hill (right groin strain): OUT
Raul Neto (right groin strain): OUT
Derrick Favors (left knee bone contusion): OUT


HEAD COACHES

- VS –

TERRY STOTTS --- QUIN SNYDER



JAZZ' OFFICIAL GAME NOTES
BLAZERS' OFFICIAL GAME NOTES ​

• Tuesday’s game marks the third of four regular season matchups between the]Trail Blazers and the Jazz in 2016-17. The season-series is tied, 1-1.

• LAST MEETING: The Jazz held Porland in check early and pulled away late to defeat the Trail Blazers, 111-88, at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Gordon Hayward scored 22 points and dished out seven assists to lead a balanced Utah scoring attack. CJ McCollum finished with a team-high 18 points for the Trail Blazers.

• The Trail Blazers are 4-3 in their last seven road games against Utah.

• Damian Lillard has scored 20+ points in six of his last seven games against the Jazz, including three games of 30+. Lillard is averaging 26.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists against Utah this season.

• CJ McCollum has scored 15+ points in his last seven games vs. Utah after not reaching double figures in any of his first five career games against the Jazz.

• Gordon Hayward is averaging 21.0 points and 5.5 rebounds in his last four home games against the Trail Blazers. Hayward has scored in double figures in 18 of his 21 career games against Portland.

• HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY:
ALL TIME: Jazz lead, 97-82
IN PORTLAND: Trail Blazers lead, 61-29
AT THE JAZZ: Jazz lead, 68-21

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[Darkwebs]

WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYOFFS RACE

 

[Darkwebs]

LOTTERY STANDINGS

 

[Darkwebs]

Hmmm......it's a bit peculiar that both George Hill and Raul Neto have a right groin strain. What the heck are they doing in Utah that's causing this? And are they doing it together?

 

[KingSpeed]

This is an important game.

 

[Strenuus]

Eh, it's a game.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Fucked part 2

 

[stampedehero]

The T-wolf loss can deliver anger for the losing circumstance or trigger a downward trend. Playing the Jazz after that game result does not feel encouraging. MyLe has got to do more than imitate a tree. Hope Denver losses and we battle for a win. Von and Hark have got to step up.

 

[Pridan]

Gobert is going to have a field day.

As an Aussie myself, I'm keen to see Dante and Jingles play well! The rest of the team can have a shit one though!

 

[illmatic99]

About close to a must win as we'll get before elimination time. Unfortunate. We needed last night's game.

 

[GDiama]

Gobert probably going for 20/20.

 

[BrunoSOC]

I Just dont see us winning without nurk. I hope denver loss

 

[GDiama]

We have the two games against Minnesota and New Orleans at home that should be Ws. I see worst case scenario we get 2 out of the last 5. This means Denver needs 5 Ws and they have only 2 games at home. I don't think there is any chance we lose the 8th seed even if we lose tonight.

 

[Po'sFinest]

Loss

 

[TBpup]

Even with a couple of Jazz players out, if the Blazers can't beat the T-Wolves, doubtful they can beat the Jazz on the 2nd of a back-to-back. I don't think it really matters though because I don't see Denver winning enough games the rest of the season for it to make a difference.

 

[Sarni]

About close to a must win as we'll get before elimination time. Unfortunate. We needed last night's game.

It's not a must win at all. Even if we go 38-40 and Denver win at New Orleans, they will be 37-40 and own the tie-breaker. Looking at calendars in a pessimistic way:

Denver:
@ New Orleans W 37-40
@ Houston L 37-41
v New Orleans W 38-41
v Oklahoma City W 39-41
@ Dallas W 40-41
@ Oklahoma City W 41-41

Portland:
@ Utah L 38-40
v Minnesota W 39-40
v Utah W 40-40
v San Antonio L 40-41
v New Orleans W 41-41

And that requires Denver to win at Oklahoma which won't be easy and win at Dallas and New Orleans which will be tricky. We only beat Minnesota, New Orleans and Utah at home. I don't think our playoffs spot is in any real danger. I also reckon the best Denver will end up with will be 39-43., and we only need 1 more win to get to the same record.

 

[Jon]

so, what's the over/under for rebounds that Gobert is going to get over Meyers?

 

[Sarni]

so, what's the over/under for rebounds that Gobert is going to get over Meyers?

I won good money last night on Towns over 27.5 points, it was a no brainer. Think I will go for Gobert rebounds tonight indeed.

 

[Scalma]

It's not a must win at all. Even if we go 38-40 and Denver win at New Orleans, they will be 37-40 and own the tie-breaker. Looking at calendars in a pessimistic way:

Denver:
@ New Orleans W 37-40
@ Houston L 37-41
v New Orleans W 38-41
v Oklahoma City W 39-41
@ Dallas W 40-41
@ Oklahoma City W 41-41

Portland:
@ Utah L 38-40
v Minnesota W 39-40
v Utah W 40-40
v San Antonio L 40-41
v New Orleans W 41-41

And that requires Denver to win at Oklahoma which won't be easy and win at Dallas and New Orleans which will be tricky. We only beat Minnesota, New Orleans and Utah at home. I don't think our playoffs spot is in any real danger. I also reckon the best Denver will end up with will be 39-43., and we only need 1 more win to get to the same record.

The most pessimistic side of me still thinks Denver will lose two more games the rest of the way (the rockets game and the thunder away game.) so in that scenario we only need to win two more. Not expecting one of them being tonight.

 

[Paulus]

It's not a must win at all. Even if we go 38-40 and Denver win at New Orleans, they will be 37-40 and own the tie-breaker. Looking at calendars in a pessimistic way:

Denver:
@ New Orleans W 37-40
@ Houston L 37-41
v New Orleans W 38-41
v Oklahoma City W 39-41
@ Dallas W 40-41
@ Oklahoma City W 41-41

Portland:
@ Utah L 38-40
v Minnesota W 39-40
v Utah W 40-40
v San Antonio L 40-41
v New Orleans W 41-41

And that requires Denver to win at Oklahoma which won't be easy and win at Dallas and New Orleans which will be tricky. We only beat Minnesota, New Orleans and Utah at home. I don't think our playoffs spot is in any real danger. I also reckon the best Denver will end up with will be 39-43., and we only need 1 more win to get to the same record.

Pelicans destroy Denwer few games ago, I think they will win 3 or 4 at most , what is problem is that without Nurkic we return to our same poker games , If Dame and McCallum have crazy games we win and we have bad defense again. So basicly I m worry can we win 4 games , witch is number we need to be secure

 

[Scalma]

Pelicans destroy Denwer few games ago, I think they will win 3 or 4 at most , what is problem is that without Nurkic we return to our same poker games , If Dame and McCallum have crazy games we win and we have bad defense again. So basicly I m worry can we win 4 games , witch is number we need to be secure

We don't need to win 4. We need a combination of 4, including Denver losses.

 

[santeesioux]

We need to fall under Miami to get the 15th pick.

 

[Sarni]

The most pessimistic side of me still thinks Denver will lose two more games the rest of the way (the rockets game and the thunder away game.) so in that scenario we only need to win two more. Not expecting one of them being tonight.

Yeah I am almost sure we will lose tonight. Utah are a terrible matchup for us without Nurk right now. They almost beat us on the opening day with half their team out.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[PtldPlatypus]

No Rodney Hood tonight either?? That could very well be the most significant absence from the Jazz' lineup.

 

[Darkwebs]

No Rodney Hood tonight either?? That could very well be the most significant absence from the Jazz' lineup.

Thanks for the info. I've updated the first post.

 

[KingSpeed]

Dame and CJ need to score 30 each tonight. We gotta win this. If we win and Denver loses tonight, I'll breathe easier.

 

[H.C.]

Going to miss the first 6 minutes to first quarter or so.
I expect a 20 point lead Blazer when I finally turn the game on.
Don't let me down Blazers.

 

[Scalma]

These are literally the only games I voluntarily pass on. For some reason Blazers always struggle at Utah and I'd rather not work myself up over them.

But hey good luck guys!

 

[Driew]

No Rodney Hood tonight either?? That could very well be the most significant absence from the Jazz' lineup.

Is it just rest or injuries?