Post by SurferGirl on Nov 15, 2015 12:56:11 GMT -8
Portland Trail Blazers at Charlotte Hornets
What: The Blazers are in Charlotte to face Nicolas Batum and the Hornets.
When: Sunday, November 15 at 2 p.m. (PT).
Where: Time Warner Cable Arena; Charlotte, North Carolina.
Blazers Media: TV - CSNNW. Radio - Rip City Radio 620 AM.
Hornets Media: TV - Fox Sports Southeast.
Fact: This is the first of two meetings between the teams.
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The Blazers have dropped three straight after starting the season 4-2.They come into the game with a mark of 4-6, and are coming off a 101-100 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Nov. 13. The Hornets come in with a 4-5 record and are coming off of a 102-97 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Nov. 13. Former Hornets players Gerald Henderson and Noah Vonleh will make their first appearance in Charlotte after being traded to the Blazers in exchange for Nicolas Batum in June.
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
Gerald Henderson (photo courtesy FoxSports.com)
ROSTER
Guards
0 - Damian Lillard, 6'3"
3 - CJ McCollum, 6'4"
5 - Pat Connaughton, 6'5"
9 - Gerald Henderson, 6'5"
10 - Tim Frazier, 6'1"
44 - Luis Montero, 6'7"
Forwards
4 - Maurice Harkless, 6'9"
8 - Al-Farouq Aminu, 6'9"
17 - Ed Davis, 6'10"
21 - Noah Vonleh, 6'10"
23 - Allen Crabbe, 6'6"
34 - Cliff Alexander, 6'8"
Centers
11 - Meyers Leonard, 7'1"
24 - Mason Plumlee, 6'11"
35 - Chris Kaman, 7'0"
INJURY REPORT
Meyers Leonard (shoulder) - out
HEAD COACH
Terry Stotts
STATISTICAL LEADERS
Pts - Lillard 25.3
Reb - Plumlee 7.8
Ast - Lillard 7.4
Stl - Plumlee 1.3
Blk - Aminu 1.0
italics denote probable starters
CHARLOTTE HORNETS
Nicolas Batum (photo courtesy USAToday.com)
ROSTER
Guards
3 - Jeremy Lamb, 6'5"
5 - Nicolas Batum, 6'8"
7 - Jeremy Lin, 6'3"
9 - Aaron Harrison, 6'6"
15 - Kemba Walker, 6'0"
22 - Brian Roberts, 6'1"
30 - Troy Daniels, 6'4"
Forwards
00 - Spencer Hawes, 7'1"
2 - Marvin Williams, 6'9"
14 - Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, 6'7"
19 - P.J. Hairston, 6'6"
40 - Cody Zeller, 7'0"
50 - Tyler Hansbrough, 6'9"
Center
25 - Al Jefferson, 6'10"
44 - Frank Kaminsky, 7'0"
INJURY REPORT
Cody Zeller (ankle) - questionable
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (shoulder) - out
HEAD COACH
Steve Clifford
STATISTICAL LEADERS
Pts - Batum 16.0
Reb - Williams 7.8
Ast - Walker 5.3
Stl - Walker 1.6
Blk - Williams 1.2
Italics denote probable starters
JULIANNE'S TAKES
BLAZERS
Portland nearly pulled out the win against Memphis on Nov. 13. They came from 11 points down to take the lead in the fourth quarter before Zach Randolph's rebound and follow with 0.6 seconds. Damian Lillard has started the season scoring 20 points in nine of the team's 10 games. He and CJ McCollum make up one of the top scoring backcourts in the NBA. Mason Plumlee has turned into a reliable rebounder and rim protector. Al-Farouq Aminu is a tireless defender and opportunistic scorer. Ed Davis is the unsung blue collar guy. Key to a Portland win: Cut down on turnovers.
HORNETS
Charlotte held a two-point lead heading into the fourth quarter of their game against Chicago on Nov. 13, but were outscored 29-22 en route to their loss. Former Blazer Nicolas Batum, the Hornets leading scorer, had 28 points against the Bulls. Kemba Walker is an underrated point guard who added 9 rebounds and 7 assists to go along with his 13 points in that game. Al Jefferson anchors the center position. Jeremy Lamb provides a scoring punh off the bench. Marvin Williams is adept on the glass and Jeremy Lin can have a breakout game any night. Key to a Charlotte win: Shoot at least 47 percent.
MATCHUP TO WATCH
Al-Farouq Aminu vs. Nicolas Batum.
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