Game Thread Game #8 - BLAZERS @ CAVALIERS - NOVEMBER 3, 2021 - WEDNESDAY; 4:00 PM (PDT), ROOT SPORTS

[Chris Craig]

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STARTERS





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WHEN: NOVEMBER 3RD, 2021; WEDNESDAY, 4:00 PM (PDT)
WHERE: ROCKET MORTGAGE FIELDHOUSE, CLEVELAND, OH


TV BROADCAST



RADIO BROADCAST



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BENCHES

CAVALIERS


Lauri Markkanen Ed Davis

Ricky Rubio Cedi Osman

Denzel Valentine Dean Wade

Dylan Wyndler RJ Nembhard

Kevin Pangos Lamar Stevens

Kevin Love Tacko Fall

TRAIL BLAZERS


Cody Zeller Larry Nance Jr

Nassir Little Anfernee Simons

Tony Snell Dennis Smith Jr

Ben McLemore CJ Elleby

Greg Brown III Trendon Watford

Keljin Blevins

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INJURIES

CAVALIERS

Kevin Love (Health Protocols) OUT
Kevin Pangos (Personal) OUT
Isaac Okoro (Hamstring) Questionable

TRAIL BLAZERS

None

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COACHES


Chauncey Billups


JB Bickerstaff

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NOTES

LAST 5:

CAVALIERS

CLE 113 - CHA 110 W
CLE 92 - PHX 101 L
CLE 101 - LAL 113 L
CLE 92 - LAC 79 W
CLE 99 - DEN 87 W

TRAIL BLAZERS

POR 103 - PHI 113 L
POR 113 - CHA 125 L
POR 111 - LAC 92 W
POR 116 - MEM 96 W
POR 86 - LAC 116 L

• This game represents the first of two matchups for the Blazers against the Cavaliers. The two teams will play again January 7th in Portland OR.
• The Blazers swept the season series 2-0 for the 2020-21 season.
• CONNECTION: This will be the first game Larry Nance Jr returns to Cleveland to play against his former team.
• CONNECTION: Ed Davis who plays for the Cavaliers played for the Blazers from 2015 - 2018.

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TRIVIA ​

NAME THAT PLAYER

On February 4th, 2021 he led the Blazers in scoring against the Cavaliers

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[wizenheimer]

there needs to be an all of the above option in the poll

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Shocked how bad they looked last game. I’m sure they were as well. Going to blame it on Lillard struggling and a B2B.
Blazers close out the road trip with a win but issues still remain. As to be expected this early in the season with a new coach and new defense/offense rotations.

 

[Hoopguru]

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STARTERS

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WHEN: NOVEMBER 3RD, 2021; WEDNESDAY, 4:00 PM (PDT)
WHERE: ROCKET MORTGAGE FIELDHOUSE, CLEVELAND, OH
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TV BROADCAST

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RADIO BROADCAST

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BENCHES

CAVALIERS

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Lauri Markkanen Ed Davis
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Ricky Rubio Cedi Osman
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Denzel Valentine Dean Wade
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Dylan Wyndler RJ Nembhard
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Kevin Pangos Lamar Stevens
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Kevin Love Tacko Fall

TRAIL BLAZERS

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Cody Zeller Larry Nance Jr
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Nassir Little Anfernee Simons
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Tony Snell Dennis Smith Jr
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Ben McLemore CJ Elleby
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Greg Brown III Trendon Watford
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Keljin Blevins

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INJURIES

CAVALIERS

Kevin Love (Health Protocols) OUT
Kevin Pangos (Personal) OUT
Isaac Okoro (Hamstring) Questionable

TRAIL BLAZERS

None

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COACHES

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Chauncey Billups

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JB Bickerstaff

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NOTES

LAST 5:

CAVALIERS

CLE 113 - CHA 110 W
CLE 92 - PHX 101 L
CLE 101 - LAL 113 L
CLE 92 - LAC 79 W
CLE 99 - DEN 87 W

TRAIL BLAZERS

POR 103 - PHI 113 L
POR 113 - CHA 125 L
POR 111 - LAC 92 W
POR 116 - MEM 96 W
POR 86 - LAC 116 L
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• This game represents the first of two matchups for the Blazers against the Cavaliers. The two teams will play again January 7th in Portland OR.
• The Blazers swept the season series 2-0 for the 2020-21 season.
• CONNECTION: This will be the first game Larry Nance Jr returns to Cleveland to play against his former team.
• CONNECTION: Ed Davis who plays for the Cavaliers played for the Blazers from 2015 - 2018.

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TRIVIA ​

NAME THAT PLAYER

On February 4th, 2021 he led the Blazers in scoring against the Cavaliers

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That a boy......

 

[TBpup]

Shocked how bad they looked last game. I’m sure they were as well. Going to blame it on Lillard struggling and a B2B.
Blazers close out the road trip with a win but issues still remain. As to be expected this early in the season with a new coach and new defense/offense rotations.

...but the same two players jacking up almost half of the shots when they are shooting so much worse than other teammates who are hot.

Scheme, coaching, periphery players....it can make some incremental improvements, but until something is done about the core at the top, it is very unlikely any significant changes will occur on a consistant basis.

 

[MickZagger]

Cavs got a good young team. They rebuilt quick. Tons of energy. If we come out flat we’ll get blown out.

 

[THE HCP]

Cavs got a good young team. They rebuilt quick. Tons of energy. If we come out flat we’ll get blown out.

Looking forward to seeing Mobley play. Last time I saw him was against our Ducks in the tourney last spring.

 

[MickZagger]

Looking forward to seeing Mobley play. Last time I saw him was against our Ducks in the tourney last spring.

Last time I saw him he got whooped by 30 against my Zags in tha tourney

 

[BBert]

I think Dame's struggles are because Billups' offense is taking Dame out of his game and his rhythm. He doesn't get the consistent reps to get going. Plus he's using a lot of energy on defense. I sure hope things get ironed out by 20 games in.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

I think Dame's struggles are because Billups' offense is taking Dame out of his game and his rhythm. He doesn't get the consistent reps to get going. Plus he's using a lot of energy on defense. I sure hope things get ironed out by 20 games in.

I agree to a point. Dame is missing shots in the first quarter as well as the third. He is not "Too Tired" 5 mins into the quarter. Now the "Rhythm" thing might have some merit but that really doesn't seem right either. he is getting plenty of shots up. He's been getting decent looks as well. It's not like they are not open looks that he is forcing. He just ain't making them right now.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[THE HCP]

So no Love or Markanen. Is it just me or does it seem like we play a lot of teams with them missing key players?

 

[Chris Craig]

So no Love or Markanen. Is it just me or does it seem like we play a lot of teams with them missing key players?

Love is a key player?

 

[wizenheimer]

Love is a key player?

he's probably more key for Cleveland than Nance is for Portland

 

[THE HCP]

Love is a key player?

Would you rather have him as your starting PF or Roco? I’ll wait.

 

[James lamphear]

Would you rather have him as your starting PF or Roco? I’ll wait.

One can score and rebound and both right now defense is not up to par.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Man I'm seriously not trying to be the Debbie Downer here on this thread but that last loss kind of messed me up a bit.
Blazers sorely need a win in this game. This is a game they can get. I started looking at schedule again. I know I know "One Game at a Time" but wow!
The Cavs are not a bad team 4-4 so far with a few decent wins. Then they come home for a first game back type game they can win against the Pacers but we all know about first games back. Shots don't fall and they are usually low energy games. Those two issues thus far have killed this team.
Then you have Lakers on the second of a B2B.
Then they go right back down to the Staples Center to play the Clippers. Then at Phoenix, At Houston and At Denver.
They could very likely be in a bad spot by the end of next week.
Better get a couple wins in there somewhere to stay afloat while they work out the bugs?

 

[ehizzy3]

Let’s go RIP CITY

 

[PHXBlazer1]

 

[Fairly-Hard]

You mean to tell me they still have phone booths in Cleveland?

 

[DDolla]

Dame going for 21points tonight on 5-30 shooting.

 

[Mr. Robot]

Dame going for 21points tonight on 5-30 shooting.

thats harsh

he will shoot 8-25

 

[riverman]

Guys need to put some points on the board early...slow starts are a bad habit.

 

[AldoTrapani]

Does the famine continue for Dame?

 

[wizenheimer]

the Cavs are missing Markannen, Love, and Okoro...that's 42 points and 23 rebounds missing

hard to excuse a Blazer loss in this game

 

[Labinot41]

Go Blazers

 

[B-Roy]

Fastest timeout ever

 

[AldoTrapani]

Dame can’t even make completely wide open 3s anymore

 

[julius]

the Cavs are missing Markannen, Love, and Okoro...that's 42 points and 23 rebounds missing

hard to excuse a Blazer loss in this game

That was true against the 76ers too. :/

 

[Titan]

nice fast break