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Post by DiamondThief on Oct 27, 2015 17:59:30 GMT -8
New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trail Blazers
What: The Blazers tip off the season at home against the Pelicans.When: Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. (PT).
Where: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter; Portland, Oregon.Pelicans Media: TV - FSNOLA. Radio - WRNO 9.5 FMBlazers Media: TV - KGW. Radio - Rip City Radio 620 AM.Fact: The Pelicans are on the second night of a back-to-back after opening their season at Golden St. against the Warriors. Forum: To comment, please login or register.The Pelicans finished last season with a 45-37 record, good enough for the eighth seed in the playoffs. They were swept in the eventual champion Warriors. They are embarking on their first year without Monty Williams as head coach. Their roster includes former Blazers Dante Cunningham, Luke Babbitt and Alonzo Gee.
The Blazers ended last season with a mark of 51-31, which was good enough to win the Northwest Division. They were beaten in the first round of the playoffs by the Memphis Grizzlies, 4-1. Their roster features just six returning players, as well as an athletic group of young players with great potential.
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS Anthony Davis (photo courtesy orlandopinstripedpost dot.com)ROSTERG - 30 Norris Cole (6'2"); 10 Eric Gordon (6'4"); 11 Jrue Holiday (6'4"); 2 Nate Robinson (5'9"); 4 Ish Smith (6'0")F - 33 Ryan Anderson (6'10"); 8 Luke Babbitt (6'9"); 44 Dante Cunningham (6'8"); 23 Anthony Davis (6'10"); 15 Alonzo Gee (6'5")C - 42 Alexis Ajinca (7'2"); 3 Omer Asik (7'0"); 5 Kendrick Perkins (6'10")INJURY REPORT
Alexis Ajinca (hamstring) - questionableOmer Asik (calf) - outLuke Babbitt (hamstring) - outNorris Cole (ankle) - outTyreke Evans (knee) - outQuincy Pondexter (knee) - outHEAD COACHAlvin GentryItalics denote probable startersPORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS Damian Lillard and Allen Crabbe (photo courtesy of lillardteam.tumblr.com)ROSTER
G - 5 Pat Connaughton (6'5"); 10 Tim Frazier (6'1"); 9 Gerald Henderson (6'5"); 0 Damian Lillard (6'3"); 3 CJ McCollum (6'4); 44 Luis Montero (6'7")F - 34 Cliff Alexander (6'8"); 8 Al-Farouq Aminu (6'9"); 23 Allen Crabbe (6'6"); 17 Ed Davis (6'10); 4 Maurice Harkless (6'9"); 21 Noah Vonleh (6'10")C - 35 Chris Kaman (7'0"); 11 Meyers Leonard (7'1"); 24 Mason Plumlee (6'11")INJURY REPORTCliff Alexander (knee) - doubtful
Al-Farouq Aminu (hamstring) - probable
Maurice Harkless (ankle) - probable
Gerald Henderson (hip) - out
HEAD COACHTerry Stotts
italics denote probable starters.ANGI'S TAKESPELICANS All conversations regarding New Orleans begin with Anthony Davis. The first pick in the 2012 draft averaged 24.4 points,10.2 rebounds and 2.9 blocks last season. He has become a premiere player in the NBA and got his first taste of the playoffs last season. The Pelicans come in hobbled, with five players expected to be out. This will put more onus on Davis to play big.Eric Gordon and Ryan Anderson will need to play strong. Jrue Holiday is an effective point guard who is probably a little underrated when it comes to knowledge of the average basketball fan. The Pelicans will be adjusting to new coach Alvin Gentry, so seeing them early in the season could be a good thing for the Blazers. Key to a New Orleans win: Davis must dominate against a pesky young Blazers defense.BLAZERS
There is not much of a secret that the Blazers were the big losers when it comes to of-season departures. As much as the Pelicans' conversations begin with Davis, the Blazers' conversations begin with Damian Lillard. This season opener marks the true beginning of the Lillard Era in Portland. The Blazers scoring strength will be their backcourt, as CJ McCollum will get the start. He and Lillard play off each other well, so there should be some excitement there. Plumlee Steps into the role of the departed Lopez. Meyers Leonard will be depended upon the stretch the floor. Expect Ed Davis and Noah Vonleh to see some substantial time off the bench for the Blazers. Key to a Portland win: Use their athleticism to exhaust the Pelicans and put it away in the fourth quarter.MATCHUP TO WATCH
Anthony Davis vs. Mason Plumlee.
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Post by SurferGirl on Oct 27, 2015 19:37:28 GMT -8
This is going to be the real first test. I didn't realize so may Pelicans players are injured, I just hope we don't let the unsung guys hurt us.
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Post by Yeseeka on Oct 27, 2015 19:59:53 GMT -8
I like what you did with the format. I know what you were talking about earlier.
So much has gone on with the team this summer that I just want the season to start.
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Post by Nevadanut on Oct 27, 2015 20:38:11 GMT -8
I'm so glad we're doing threads this year. I'm looking forward to this game. I really think we can win!
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Post by Cam on Oct 28, 2015 4:00:50 GMT -8
I love that the game threads are back. Time to see what this team can do!
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Post by Kasey on Oct 28, 2015 10:46:41 GMT -8
i was never against doing threads. i was .ore concerned with the time it takes for them to be created. Angi has streamlined then to make them much easier, as well as recruited some help, including myself. i'm glad we're back.
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Post by newellbrian on Oct 28, 2015 13:48:39 GMT -8
I'm so glad the threads are back! I'll try my hardest to come in more often, but sometimes I can't because of how busy I am at work. I'll do my best though! Let's get a W while the Pelicans aren't at full strength!!
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Post by newellbrian on Oct 28, 2015 15:39:38 GMT -8
Also, I know you can listen on the radio, but does anyone know about any audio streams online? Anytime I try to go to the Rip City Radio website, I never get the game. It's always some talk program. I tried going to NBA.com for preseason games, but they said you had to pay for it because it was part of League Pass.
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Post by DiamondThief on Oct 28, 2015 17:02:07 GMT -8
I'm so glad the threads are back! I'll try my hardest to come in more often, but sometimes I can't because of how busy I am at work. I'll do my best though! Let's get a W while the Pelicans aren't at full strength!! I cannot say this enough. IT TOOK A LOT! My oldest sister can be quite stubborn. Really, she was worried about my schedule since I am away at school now. I am glad we are back doing them. I am only kicking myself that we did not come up with the new format before. It took me half the time to do this preview than it had been taking to do them last season. Also, I know you can listen on the radio, but does anyone know about any audio streams online? Anytime I try to go to the Rip City Radio website, I never get the game. It's always some talk program. I tried going to NBA.com for preseason games, but they said you had to pay for it because it was part of League Pass. My parents bought me league pass (early birthday present), so I am watching it through that. In the past you have not had to pay to listen to the games; just to watch them. I am not sure how that would be done online if they have changed it. Have you tried doing it through the NBA's app? |
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Post by newellbrian on Oct 28, 2015 17:12:01 GMT -8
Doing it through the app would use a TON of data, and I don't have an unlimited data plan on my phone. I wanted to listen online so I could listen on one of the PCs at work.
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Post by DiamondThief on Oct 28, 2015 17:33:59 GMT -8
Doing it through the app would use a TON of data, and I don't have an unlimited data plan on my phone. I wanted to listen online so I could listen on one of the PCs at work. You should try using a little radio. It might be the easiest way. |
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Post by SurferGirl on Oct 28, 2015 17:35:14 GMT -8
Are you ready?!
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Post by newellbrian on Oct 28, 2015 17:38:29 GMT -8
Doing it through the app would use a TON of data, and I don't have an unlimited data plan on my phone. I wanted to listen online so I could listen on one of the PCs at work. You should try using a little radio. It might be the easiest way. Got the Rip City Radio to work! |
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Post by Nevadanut on Oct 28, 2015 17:48:16 GMT -8
Yes! Let's start off the season with a win! |
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Post by vicmagic11 on Oct 28, 2015 17:48:56 GMT -8
Go Blazers!!!
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Post by SurferGirl on Oct 28, 2015 17:50:44 GMT -8
You should try using a little radio. It might be the easiest way. Got the Rip City Radio to work! I'm listening through NBA.com. |
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Post by DiamondThief on Oct 28, 2015 17:52:37 GMT -8
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Post by Yeseeka on Oct 28, 2015 17:54:55 GMT -8
Have we won yet?
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Post by vicmagic11 on Oct 28, 2015 17:55:34 GMT -8
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Post by DiamondThief on Oct 28, 2015 18:02:51 GMT -8
Here is a really cool thing. This thread you are reading and commenting on is the top featured article on Wolfgang Hoffman's #RipCity Daily Paper. Check it out: #RipCity Daily Paper |
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Graphic courtesy of David.
