GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & NBATV

[Darkwebs]

WHEN: 7:00 PM, SATURDAY, 3/1/2014

WHERE: Moda Center, Portland, OR

TV BROADCAST:

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RADIO BROADCAST:

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S T A R T E R S

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PG

AARON BROOKS VS DAMIAN LILLARD

SG

RANDY FOYE VS WESLEY MATTHEWS

SF

WILSON CHANDLER VS NICOLAS BATUM

PF

KENNETH FARIED VS LAMARCUS ALDRIDGE

C

TIMOFEY MOZGOV VS ROBIN LOPEZ




BENCH ROTATION

NUGGETS

FOURNIER , MILLER , RANDOLPH , VESELY , HICKSON

TRAIL BLAZERS

WILLIAMS , MCCOLLUM , BARTON, WRIGHT , CLAVER , LEONARD



INJURIES
NUGGETS
WILSON CHANDLER – Right Knee Sprain. GAME-TIME DECISION.
DARRELL ARTHUR – Left Hip Strain. DOUBTFUL.
DANILO GALLINARI – Left Knee ACL Tear. OUT.
TY LAWSON – Left Rib Fracture. DOUBTFUL.
JAVALE MCGEE – Left Tibia Stress Fracture. OUT.
NATE ROBINSON – Left ACL Sprain. OUT.
TRAIL BLAZERS
THOMAS ROBINSON – Left patella tendon strain. GAME-TIME DECISION.
JOEL FREELAND – Right knee sprain. OUT.



HEAD COACHES

- VS –

BRIAN SHAW---- TERRY STOTTS




BLAZERS' GAME NOTES ​

• Saturday will mark the fourth and final meeting against the Nuggets this season.

• The Trail Blazers defeated the Nuggets, 113-98, on Nov. 1 in Denver, 110-105 on Jan. 23 in Portland, and 100-95 on Feb. 25 in Denver.

• Robin Lopez recorded a career high seven blocks in the Feb. 25 matchup against Denver.

• The Trail Blazers have won all three games against the Nuggets so far this season, the first time that Portland has won each of their first three meetings against Denver since 1998-99 (3-0 sweep).

• Portland won both games in Denver this season for the first time since 1996-97 and only the fourth time in series history.

• LaMarcus Aldridge scored a career high 44 points along wtih grabbing 13 rebounds in the Jan. 23 matchup against the Nuggets.

• Wesley Matthews recorded his third career double-double against the Nuggets on Nov. 1 with 21 points and 12 rebounds while LaMarcus Aldridge scored a game high 25 points to go with nine rebounds and four assists.

• Nine of the last 11 contests between Portland and Denver have been decided by fewer than 10 points.

• Portland’s win in Denver on Nov. 1 snapped a nine games streak for the Trail Blazers against the Nuggets in Denver, with the last win at the Pepsi Center coming on Dec. 16, 2007, by a score of 116-105.

• Nuggets forward JJ Hickson played in 99 games with Portland during the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons. He finished seventh in the NBA in rebounding last season (10.4).

• Mo Williams and Randy Foye were teammates together for the past three seasons, from 2010-12 with the Clippers and from 2012-13 with the Jazz. Foye was also teammates last season with Trail Blazers guard Earl Watson.

• Nicolas Batum and Denver guard Evan Fournier are both natives of France.

• LaMarcus Aldridge and Nuggets forward Jordan Hamilton both played collegiately at the University of Texas.

• Earl Watson played 46 games with Denver in the 2005-06 season before being traded to Seattle.

• HEAD-TO-HEAD MATCH-UP HISTORY:
ALL TIME: Trail Blazers lead, 84-74
IN PORTLAND: Trail Blazers lead, 60-20
IN DENVER: Nuggets lead, 54-24

GO BLAZERS!!!​

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

Check your PMs again, lol.

 

[THE HCP]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

I'll save you some time......your PM said this thread sucks ass!

 

[jlprk]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

Hickson!!! Hickson!!!!

25 rebounds in 30 minutes!!!

 

[maxiep]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

Chandler hyperextended his knee against us and missed the Brooklyn game. He may not play against us. Also, with their recent swoon, they may take their own sweet time in getting Lawson back and start playing for ping-pong balls.

Denver has the same problem we do. It's just not viewed as a quality destination for young black players. Melo forcing his way out killed the reputation of this team. They're only going to build a roster through the draft.

 

[Boise Blazer]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

Casey Holdahl @CHold
Meyers Leonard (left ankle sprain) says he's getting close to returning, though his status for tomorrow's game vs. Nuggets is still TBD

 

[Boise Blazer]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

Casey Holdahl @CHold
LaMarcus @aldridge_12 says he went through a full practice today and felt good. His status for tomorrow will be determined tomorrow morning

 

[Boise Blazer]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
#Blazers Thomas Robinson (knee) wasn't able to practice. There's no update on his status.

 

[blue9]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

Casey Holdahl @CHold
LaMarcus @aldridge_12 says he went through a full practice today and felt good. His status for tomorrow will be determined tomorrow morning

Hold him out until the ATL game, and only play him in that one so he can shake off some rust before the DAL game. He could be good and rested for the upcoming road trip.

 

[maxiep]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

Hold him out until the ATL game, and only play him in that one so he can shake off some rust before the DAL game. He could be good and rested for the upcoming road trip.

I say suit him up for the Denver game, but only use him if you need him.

We can't afford to lose any winnable games with the standings the way they are.

 

[blue9]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

We can't afford to lose any winnable games with the standings the way they are.

We also can't afford to go into the Playoffs without at least two guys not named Mo being ready to contribute off the bench. IMO seeding means nothing if we don't season our bench.
But I understand where you're coming from.

 

[PapaG]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

We also can't afford to go into the Playoffs without at least two guys not named Mo being ready to contribute off the bench. IMO seeding means nothing if we don't season our bench.
But I understand where you're coming from.

I can see both arguments. Playing LMA if he's fully healthy helps not only the team win, but also get back into rhythm during the home stand. On the other hand, getting even more rest, if he's not 100%, is ideal, and the ATL game may be enough to get back in the flow prior to the road trip. I err on the side of winning, though, and in the NBA, weird things happen, even at home against bad teams.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

When he is 100% he plays seems like a good course of action.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

Fucking NBA tv means I won't be able to stream league pass at work tonight.

 

[maxiep]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

Any word on LA or Meyers playing tonight?

 

[maxiep]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

http://www.denverstiffs.com/2014/3/1/5460426/preview-nuggets-are-going-for-the-one-in-portland

 

[MARIS61]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

Stotts needs to think outside of the box.

JOEL FREELAND – Right knee sprain. OUT.
MEYERS LEONARD – Left ankle sprain. OUT.

I'm envisioning a shared brace, sort of a three-legged race affair.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

Hey guys, sorry I won't be posting tonight. I will be at the MODA Center in the MODA Luxury Suite at center court. There will be a chef in suite preparing dinner... So I'll be here in spirit.

 

[BBert]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

Hey guys, sorry I won't be posting tonight. I will be at the MODA Center in the MODA Luxury Suite at center court. There will be a chef in suite preparing dinner... So I'll be here in spirit.

Well, La-Dee-Da. Say 'hi' to Mr. Gatsby for me.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

Hey guys, sorry I won't be posting tonight. I will be at the MODA Center in the MODA Luxury Suite at center court. There will be a chef in suite preparing dinner... So I'll be here in spirit.

I hope you develop a shrimp allergy and suffocate.


Enjoy yourself

 

[BBert]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

I hope you develop a shrimp allergy and suffocate.


Enjoy yourself

Ha. Just had a George Castanza shrimp flashback.

 

[PapaG]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

Fucking NBA tv means I won't be able to stream league pass at work tonight.

The game is on KGW. Should be a free game?

 

[Strenuus]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

Still nothing on LA. They said Morning shootaround... little gamesmanship?

 

[Strenuus]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

The game is on KGW. Should be a free game?

He's not from Portland... IIRC, he said he's from NC.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

The game is on KGW. Should be a free game?

I don't get Portland local channels in south Carolina

 

[PapaG]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

I don't get Portland local channels in south Carolina

Got it! I'm headed to the RG, er, Moda Center, right now. Have fun in the game thread!

 

[maxiep]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

The game is on NBATV. Hopefully, they won't black out the home feed (which is what usually NBATV carries) so I won't have to listen to the dreadful Thugget announcers. If they're losing, it will be two hours of excuses and ripping on Portland for hitting lucky shots, and if they're winning, it will be unlistenable.

The worst part is our own Bill Hanzlik (LOHS '76) feels the need to the biggest Blazer hater of all.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

kerry eggers ‏@kerryeggers

#Blazers have @aldridge_12 and @MeyersLeonard11 available tonight for Denver. Aldridge will start; Leonard will play

 

[Strenuus]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

kerry eggers ‏@kerryeggers

#Blazers have @aldridge_12 and @MeyersLeonard11 available tonight for Denver. Aldridge will start; Leonard will play

Beat me to it! Good stuff. Can't wait for the game!

 

[OneLifeToLive]

Re: GAME THREAD: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 1, 2014, SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW & N

No TRob