ClutchPoints 14 hours ago
Mavs’ Kristaps Porzingis questionable to face Blazers
The Mavs are listing power forward Kristaps Porzingis as questionable to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. Porzingis still has right knee soreness: 4:30 p.m. injury report lists @kporzee as questionable for tomorrows game against Portland. Not a surprise. — Brad Townsend (@townbrad) January 16, 2020 Kristaps Porzingis tore his left ACL during the […] The post Mavs’ Kristaps Porzingis questionable to face Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints 21 hours ago
Rockets’ Russell Westbrook took over Mike D’Antoni-led meeting after loss to Blazers
The Houston Rockets had yet another disappointing outing, losing against another sub .500 team on Wednesday night, this time on national television, as they took an L at home against the Portland Trail Blazers. Russell Westbrook, who led the way with a 31-point, 11-rebound, 12-assist triple-double, was the only one who talked in a pin-drop […] The post Rockets’ Russell Westbrook took over Mike D’Antoni-led meeting after loss to Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints 23 hours ago
Blazers’ Carmelo Anthony has no hard feelings with Rockets stint
Carmelo Anthony said he has no hard feelings toward his recent 10-game stint with the Houston Rockets, one that saw him exiled from basketball after the team chose to part ways with him early in the season, forcing him to miss the vast majority of the 2018-19 campaign. The Portland Trail Blazers forward dropped 18 […] The post Blazers’ Carmelo Anthony has no hard feelings with Rockets stint appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Dream Shake Jan 15, 2020
Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers game preview
Photo by Bob Levey/ The Houston Rockets look to bounce back after a poor showing in Memphis last night when they welcome the Portland Trail Blazers to the Toyota Center for the second time this season. Houston will be on a back-to-back tonight, but will be getting Russell Westbrook since he sat against the Grizzlies. Tonight begins a four-game homestand for Houston against the Blazers and three Western Conference playoff teams in the LA Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Denver Nuggets. Houston’s goal should be to go 3-1 over this stretch. In fact, the rest of January features only...
Hoops Habit Jan 15, 2020
Should Portland Trail Blazers make a move for Kevin Love?
With the Portland Trail Blazers’ season going down the drain, should they make a move to trade for Kevin Love? With the season not going to plan for the Portland Trail Blazers, they need to make a move to try and get their season back on track. The Trail Blazers are 10th in the Western […] Should Portland Trail Blazers make a move for Kevin Love? - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
www.chron.com Jan 14, 2020
Lillard has 30 and Portland beats Charlotte 115-112
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 30 points, including a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from nearly halfcourt to end the third quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers handed the Charlotte Hornets their fifth straight loss with a 115-112 victory on Monday night. Anthony Tolliver had a season-high 16 points, all in the fourth quarter, and the Blazers snapped a two-game overall losing streak and a four-game skid at the Moda Center. CJ McCollum finished with 27 points. The Blazers, who led by as many as 17 points in the first half before Charlotte closed the gap and took a third-quarter...
ClutchPoints Jan 13, 2020
Blazers’ Damian Lillard takes photo with fan who got a tattoo of him
Many players in the NBA make great use of their bodies to display tremendous art work in the form of tattoos. One of the most-tatted-up players in the league is Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard has all manner of imagery displayed on his arms, shoulders and torso. Now, the tables have turned, […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard takes photo with fan who got a tattoo of him appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 13, 2020
Blazers’ Damian Lillard wants a 1-on-1 tournament at All-Star Weekend
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum says superstar point guard Damian Lillard proposed an idea where players can challenge each other to one-on-one games during All-Star Weekend. The Celebrity Game, Rising Stars Challenge, Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest are great, but All-Star Weekend needs a new event to bring some sizzle, […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard wants a 1-on-1 tournament at All-Star Weekend appeared first on ClutchPoints.
At The Hive Jan 13, 2020
Hornets will try to snap their losing streak against the underachieving Trail Blazers
Photo by Streeter Lecka/ Two struggling teams meet in Portland. Something’s gotta give. What: Charlotte Hornets (15-27) at Portland Trail Blazers (16-24) When: 10:00 pm EST (gross) Where: Moda Center; Portland, OR How to watch: Fox Sports Southeast, NBA League Pass Before the season started, I don’t think a single person would have predicted that the Hornets and Blazers would be within two games of one another at the halfway point of the season. The Blazers are kind of the anti-Hornets. Most pundits had the Blazers pegged as a guaranteed Western Conference playoff team. Their...
Swarm and Sting Jan 13, 2020
Charlotte Hornets continue road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers
The Charlotte Hornets face off against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second of a West Coast back-to-back. Back-to backs are nothing new for NBA teams, but when you’re nearly 3,000 miles away from home and you have one, it can be a daunting task. That’s the situation the Charlotte Hornets (15-27) find themselves in […] Charlotte Hornets continue road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints Jan 13, 2020
Blazers’ Hassan Whiteside upgraded to probable vs. Hornets
Hassan Whiteside, who missed the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday due to a respiratory illness, has been upgraded to ‘probable’ in the Portland Trail Blazers’ duel against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Hassan Whiteside (upper respiratory illness) is probable, Mario Hezonja (lower back contusion) is questionable for Monday’s game vs. Hornets. — Casey […] The post Blazers’ Hassan Whiteside upgraded to probable vs. Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 11, 2020
Blazers center Hassan Whiteside questionable vs. Bucks with upper respiratory illness
Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside is listed as questionable to play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday as he’s suffering from an upper respiratory illness. Whiteside has been phenomenal for the Blazers this season, averaging 15.8 points, 14.0 rebounds (fourth in the league) and 1.3 assists per game. He’s also leading the league in […] The post Blazers center Hassan Whiteside questionable vs. Bucks with upper respiratory illness appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 9, 2020
VIDEO: Blazers’ Hassan Whiteside nails rare 3-pointer and does a weird celebration routine
Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside entered Thursday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves having made just five three-pointers in his career. So when he knocked down a triple in the face of Timberwolves big man Gorgui Dieng, he expressed himself accordingly: Hassan Whiteside after the three
ClutchPoints Jan 9, 2020
Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns ruled out vs. Blazers
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has been ruled out for Thursday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Dane Moore of ESPN Radio: Karl-Anthony Towns will not play tonight against the Blazers. — Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) January 9, 2020 Thursday’s absence mean Towns extends his inactive streak to 12 games as he continues […] The post Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns ruled out vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 9, 2020
The pros and cons of the Blazers trading for Kevin Love
The Portland Trail Blazers have been the NBA team that has ogled for Kevin Love the longest, yearning for the Lake Oswego High School star to return to his old stomping grounds. While a sharpshooting big is a fit in Portland, the Blazers would also be adding to the series of maladies that have haunted […] The post The pros and cons of the Blazers trading for Kevin Love appeared first on ClutchPoints.
