Post by SurferGirl on Nov 15, 2015 18:47:53 GMT -8
Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs
What: The Blazers visit the land of the Alamo to face the Spurs.
When: Monday, November 16 at 5:30 p.m. (PT).
Where: AT&T Center; San Antonio, Texas.
Blazers Media: TV - CSNNW. Radio - Rip City Radio 620 AM.
Spurs Media: TV - Fox Sports Southwest. Radio - WOAI 1200 AM.
Fact: This is the second meeting in six days between the teams.
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The Blazers have dropped five straight after starting the season 4-2. They come into the game with a mark of 4-7, and are coming off a 106-94 road loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Nov. 15. The Spurs come in with a 7-2 record. They are coming off a 92-83 home win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Nov. 14. They are first in the Southwest Division.
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
Allen Crabbe (photo courtesy Craig Mitchelldyer/Associated Press)
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
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
Tim Duncan (photo courtesy poundingtherock.com)
ROSTER
Guards
3 - Ray McCallum, 6'3"
8 - Patty Mills, 6'0"
9 - Tony Parker, 6'2"
14 - Danny Green, 6'6"
17 - Jonathon Simmons, 6'6"
20 - Manu Ginobli, 6'6"
Forwards
1 - Kyle Anderson, 6'9"
2 - Kawhi Leonard, 6'7"
12 - LaMarcus Aldridge, 6'11"
15 - Matt Bonner, 6'10"
18 - Rasual Butler, 6'7"
30 - David West, 6'9"
Center
21 - Tim Duncan, 6'11"
33 - Boris Diaw, 6'8"
40 - Boban Margarnovic, 7'3"
INJURY REPORT
Manu Ginobli (thigh) - questionable
Kawhi Leonard (illness) - questionable
HEAD COACH
Gregg Popovich
STATISTICAL LEADERS
Pts - K. Leonard 21.9
Reb - Aldridge 9.9
Ast - Ginobli 3.8
Stl - K. Leonard 1.9
Blk - Duncan 1.4
Italics denote probable starters
JULIANNE'S TAKES
BLAZERS
Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum combined for 43 points in Portland's 12-point loss to the Spurs on Nov. 11. Lillard shot just 7-19 from the field, but dished out 9 assists. Mason Plumlee grabbed 9 rebounds to go along with 9 points. Allen Crabbe has become a solid contributor off the bench, scoring a career-high 17 points in the Blazers' loss to Charlotte. Al-Farouq Aminu, who was limited against the Hornets due to early foul trouble, scored 11 points against the Spurs. In his first game as a Blazer, Gerald Henderson scored 12 points against the Spurs; all in the second half. Ed Davis tallied 11 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in the game against San Antonio. Key to a Portland win: Play up tempo and make the Spurs run.
SPURS
LaMarcus Aldridge made his return to Portland a triumphant one, scoring a game-high 23 points in the Spurs' win over the Blazers. He is not being asked to be the number one option as he was in Portland. Kawhi Leonard added 20 points and 7 rebounds in that game. Duncan registered 12 points on seven shot attempts. Danny Green is an effective shooter and strong defender.Manu Ginobli is as solid a bench contributor as they come in the NBA. Former Blazer Patty Mills is a change of pace point guard in comparison to starter Tony Parker. Parker is a distributor, while Mills is more of a shooter. Boris Diaw is a solid contributor in the second unit, as is David West. Key to a San Antonio win: Play fundamentally sound.
MATCHUP TO WATCH
Damian Lillard vs. Tony Parker.
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