Post by DiamondThief on Jan 16, 2015 23:20:19 GMT -8
Portland Trail Blazers at Memphis Grizzlies
What: Portland visits the home of Graceland to face the Grizzlies.
When: Saturday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. (pacific).
Blazers Media: TV - CSNNW; Radio - Rip City Radio 620 AM.
Grizzlies Media: TV - SportsSouth - WMFS.
Note: This game once again features the best power forward in the NBA, LaMarcus Aldridge, versus the player he replaced in Portland, Zach Randolph.
Previous: Nov. 28 - Grizzlies 112, Blazers 99.
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The Blazers (30-10, 12-6 on the road) are coming off a 110-96 road loss to the Spurs on Jan. 16. They are led by LaMarcus Aldridge, Damian Lillard and Wesley Matthews. The Blazers are averaging 103.4 points (6th in the NBA) and giving up 96.8 points (2nd). The Grizzlies (28-11, 15-4 at home) are coming off a 106-96 road won over the Magic on Jan. 16. They're led by Marc Gasol, Zach Randolph and Mike Conley.. The Spurs are averaging 101.9 points (12th) and giving up 97.9 points (7th).
Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge; Grizzlies' Zach Randolph
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
PROJECTED STARTERS
SF - 88 Nicolas Batum
PF - 12 LaMarcus Aldridge
C - 35 Chris Kaman
SG - 2 Wesley Matthews
PG - 0 Damian Lillard
RESERVES
G - 5 Will Barton; 25 Steve Blake; 23 Allen Crabbe; 3 CJ McCollum
F - 18 Victor Claver; 41 Thomas Robinson; 1 Dorell Wright
C - 11 Meyers Leonard
INJURIES
C - 19 Joel Freeland (shoulder) - out
C - 42 Robin Lopez (hand) - out
HEAD COACH
Terry Stotts
STATISTICAL LEADERS
Pts - LaMarcus Aldridge 23.3
Reb - LaMarcus Aldridge 10.5
Ast - Damian Lillard 6.2
Blk - Robin Lopez 1.5
Stl - Damian Lillard 1.3
FG - Chris Kaman 49.4%
FT - Damian Lillard 86.3%
3pt - Wesley Matthews 40.1%
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
PROJECTED STARTERS
SF - 9 Tony Allen
PF - 50 Zach Randolph
C - 33 Marc Gasol
SG - 5 Courtney Lee
PG - 19 Beno Udrich
RESERVES
G - 3 Jordan Adams; 12 Nick Calathes; 2 Russ Smith;
F - 25 Vince Carter; 32 Jeff Green; 30 Jon Leuer
C - 41 Kosta Koufos; 1 Jarnell Stokes
INJURY REPORT
G - 11 Mike Conley (ankle) - questionable
HEAD COACH
David Joerger
STATISTICAL LEADERS (per game)
Points - Marc Gasol 19.3
Rebounds - Zach Randolph 11.7
Assists - Mike Conley 6.1
Blocks - Marc Gasol 1.7
Steals - Tony Allen2.2
FG - Marc Gasol 50.1%
FT - Mike Conley 85.6%
3pt - Courtney Lee 49.5%
ANGI'S TAKE
The Blazers will look to avenge their early season loss against a Grillies team which has given them problems over the years. Aldridge will be relied upon heavily in this one. He scored 24 points in the Blazers loss to the Spurs on Jan. 16. Lillard may have some opportunities if Conley is unable to play. Matthews is banged up, but can be a ruthless scorer when he gets going. The Blazers are depleted at center with the injuries to Lopez and Freeland so it will be important for Kaman to have a big game. Leonard has scored in double figures in five of the last six games. He and McCollum, who scored 17 against the Spurs, can help the Blazers off the bench. The Grizzlies pose the formidable front line of Gasol and Randolph. Some consider Gasol the best center in the league and Randolph is a beast on the boards. Lee can be a lights-out three point shooter. Allen is a solid contributor who can give opposing teams fits. The team infused its scoring with the recent addition of Green via trade. Matchup to watch: LaMarcus Aldridge vs. Zach Randolph.
OFFICIALS
Tom Washington, Courtney Kirkland, Ben Taylor.
QUOTABLE
Grizzlies guard Jeff Green: "We just got Jeff (Green) and we have a little winning streak going. We want to build some momentum going into the All-Star break. I am going to try and get back as soon as I can. I am going to say day to day right now. I would love to play tomorrow and hopefully I will be feeling 122 percent better tomorrow morning."
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