Game Thread Game #81 - BLAZERS @ MAVERICKS - APRIL 8, 2022 - FRIDAY - 5:30 PM (PDT) ROOT SPORTS

[Chris Craig]

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STARTERS


Brandon Williams Keon Johnson

CJ Elleby Greg Brown III

Drew Eubanks



Jalen Brunson Luka Doncic

Reggie Bullock Dorian Finney Smith

Dwight Powell

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WHEN: APRIL 8, 2022 - FRIDAY - 5:30 PM (PDT)

WHERE: AMERICAN ARLINES CENTER, DALLAS TX



TV BROADCAST



RADIO BROADCAST



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BENCH

BLAZERS


Ben McLemore Kris Dunn

Reggie Perry Elijah Hughes

Didi Louzada Keljin Blevins

Damian Lillard

Jusuf Nurkic Justice Winslow

Josh Hart Anfernee Simons

Nassir Little Trendon Watford

Eric Bledsoe Joe Ingles


MAVERICKS


Spencer Dinwiddie Davis Bertans

Marquese Chriss Josh Green

Maxi Kleber Boban Marjanovic

Sterling Brown Trey Burke

Tim Hardaway Jr Frank Ntilikina

Theo Pinson Brandon Knight

Moses Wright

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INJURIES

MAVERICKS

Maxi Kleber (Ankle) OUT
Tim Hardaway Jr (Foot) OUT

BLAZERS

Damian Lillard (Abs) OUT
Nassir Little (Shoulder) OUT
Joe Ingles (Knee) OUT
Jusuf Nurkic (Foot) OUT
Eric Bledsoe (Foot) OUT
Anfernee Simons (Knee) OUT
Justice Winslow (Foot) OUT
Josh Hart (Knee) OUT
Trendon Watford (Knee) OUT

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COACHES



Chauncey Billups


Jason Kidd

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NOTES

• This is the third of three games this season between the Blazers and Mavericks
• The Mavericks lead the season series 2-0
• The Blazers won the 2020-21 season series 2-1
• Marquese Chriss played briefly for the Blazers during the 2021-22 preseason

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TRIVIA

The Blazers last played the Mavericks on 1/26, losing 132 -112. He was the only player between the Blazers starters and Mavericks starters not to score in double digits.

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[Chris Craig]

Last road game of the season!

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Ha! This thread has almost fallen off the map! I gotta admit; I tuned out in the fourth quarter last night. Not sure what could inspire me right now. Seeing Pels get eliminated in the playins, I guess....

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Ha! This thread has almost fallen off the map! I gotta admit; I tuned out in the fourth quarter last night. Not sure what could inspire me right now. Seeing Pels get eliminated in the playins, I guess....

Maybe seeing Keon Johnson score 30?

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I like watching that Eubanks hook shot. Doesn't seem to bother him how big the defender is.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I like watching that Eubanks hook shot. Doesn't seem to bother him how big the defender is.

He can't guard the big guys though? Isn't he really a PF?

 

[e_blazer]

Ugh. This game should count as two losses.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Is 13pts in the 1st qrt the low for the season?

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

One team is having a lot of fun.

 

[TBpup]

This is definitely playing out the string, although I think they will give good effort in the home finale.

 

[DDolla]

Can someone please explain

 

[blazerkor]

Can someone please explain

If the Spurs beat the Warriors tomorrow and then beat the Mavericks on Sunday while the Pelicans drop their last two games against the Grizz who might still play to win in their second to last game and then the Warriors who I don't know if they'll be playing to win... then the Spurs will have the same record as the Pels and be ahead of them via tie breaker. The Spurs could just insure that the Pelicans pick goes up a spot by beating them and then beating the loser of the 7/8 game and making the playoffs.

What I'm hoping for is that but more likely is the Knicks either tying the Pels or even passing them.

Anyway, whether it's 10, 11 or most likely 12, I'll just be happy if the pick conveys.

 

[wizenheimer]

Can someone please explain

it's a dumb tweet...that's the explanation

"conceivably" is the wiggle word. Conceivably, I will win the lottery

 

[wizenheimer]

I believe Dallas clinches HCA with a win tonight

 

[SlyPokerDog]

This is definitely playing out the string, although I think they will give good effort in the home finale.

You coming Sunday?

 

[DDolla]

Can we get Gary Trent Jr. back

 

[illmatic99]

Please dont lose by 50

 

[Rastapopoulos]

It's fun that we're getting to watch our summer league team months earlier than usual! Of course, the actual summer league team will be better, because we should have at least one high draft pick added to it.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Let it be over already

 

[illmatic99]

Smh 50. This is painful

 

[SlyPokerDog]

The NBA should have a tournament with the 8 worst teams and the winner gets the number one pick in the draft.

Then we could bring back Dame, Nurk, and Ant for a few games this season.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Really? 50 point loss?

 

[Cugel]

great outing

 

[GrandpaBlaze]

The End is in Sight!!!! Just one more blowout!!!!

 

[GrandpaBlaze]

The NBA should have a tournament with the 8 worst teams and the winner gets the number one pick in the draft.

Then we could bring back Dame, Nurk, and Ant for a few games this season.

They'd institute a rule that you have to go with the same roster you played with the last five or so games so you don't bring back ringers for the "Draft Playoff".

 

[hoopsjock]

Blazers Uprise Postgame Show
Portland loses by 50 and has now clinched the 6th position in the draft lottery. Come talk hoops with us!

 

[blazerkor]

One last game and then we watch the play ins to see if we lose the Pelicans pick then and finally what this season has been all about, the draft lottery on May 17th. Will we move up? Will we move back? Will the unlikely happen and the Pelicans pick wins a top four spot to make us all lose our fucking minds?

 

[PCmor7]

If we lose the Pels pick, instead of a ticker-tape parade, we can all gather with torches and pitchforks and go to Vulcan demanding Cronin be turned over to us.

It'd be a great exercise in fan bonding.

 

[e_blazer]

The tank is strong with this one.

 

[PDXFonz]

A close one from start to finish