Zion Williamson back in Pelicans lineup after missing opener
New Orleans forward Zion Williamson was in the lineup against the Portland Trail Blazers after missing the Pelicansโ openerOCTOBER 26 โข ASSOCIATED PRESS
Score of Trail Blazers' loss to Golden State adjusted The game score was adjusted to 140-104 from 139-104.
OCTOBER 25 โข OREGONLIVE.COM
An extra point for the Warriors: NBA finds a missed free throw actually went in
Golden Stateโs blowout win at Portland on Wednesday got a little better on ThursdayOCTOBER 25 โข ASSOCIATED PRESS
One star in, another out of Pelicans' lineup vs. Blazers The New Orleans Pelicans will get one star back Friday night but another will be out for an indefinite period as they open a two-game set ag...
OCTOBER 25 โข SACBEE.COM
Remains out against New Orleans Williams (hamstring) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pelicans, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact Williams will miss his second straight contest to begin the regular season Friday while dealing with a left hamstring strain. However, is ramping up toward a return with his next chance to suit up being Sunday's rematch with the Pelicans.
OCTOBER 24 โข ROTOWIRE
Struggles from deep Simons finished Wednesday's 139-104 loss to the Warriors with 15 points (5-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 33 minutes.
Impact Simons recorded more turnovers (five) than assists (three) during Wednesday's blowout loss. The 25-year-old guard was one of the NBA's outside shooters during his 46 regular-season appearances in 2023-24, converting 38.5 percent of 8.8 three-point attempts per contest. Considering Simons has not shot below 37.7 percent from deep since 2019-20, fantasy managers should not be worried about his poor outing on Opening Night.
OCTOBER 24 โข ROTOWIRE
Warriors Fans All Saying The Same Thing About Franchise-Record Opener The Golden State Warriors made franchise history in their blowout victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
OCTOBER 24 โข NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Records double-double in loss Ayton had 10 points (5-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 139-104 loss to the Warriors.
Impact Ayton wasn't able to replicate his former success with the Suns last season, but he's playing with an inferior roster and has to make the best of a bad situation. If the team can stay healthy, the Trail Blazers' fortunes will be a little brighter, and better stat lines for Ayton would follow. Centers are always in high demand in fantasy leagues, so Ayton will still be a valuable target to consider despite his less-than-ideal circumstances.
OCTOBER 24 โข ROTOWIRE
Scores 15 points with new team Avdija totaled 15 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 139-104 loss to the Warriors.
Impact If Avdija continues to excel, he may keep the starting job when Shaedon Sharpe (shoulder) returns. Sharpe should be ready to go soon. and the situation will be worth monitoring as the former first-round pick tries to prove his worth with a new team.
OCTOBER 24 โข ROTOWIRE
Leads team from bench Henderson registered 22 points (7-18 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), four rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 139-104 loss to the Warriors.
Impact It was surprising to see Henderson on the bench to begin the game, but the team elected to start Anfernee Simons and Toumani Camara in the backcourt. The Trail Blazers made a huge investment with Henderson, and it seems unlikely that he'll be on the bench for long. Coming straight out of high school, Henderson is still developing, but Portland has a better chance at notching some wins with Henderson as a starter.
OCTOBER 24 โข ROTOWIRE
Chauncey Billups Postgame Interview | Portland Trail Blazers 104, Golden State Warriors 139
OCTOBER 24 โข YOUTUBE
Deni Avdija Postgame Interview | Portland Trail Blazers 104, Golden State Warriors 139
OCTOBER 24 โข YOUTUBE
Deandre Ayton Postgame Interview | Portland Trail Blazers 104, Golden State Warriors 139
OCTOBER 24 โข YOUTUBE
Curry, Hield lead Warriors past Blazers to open season with blowout win PORTLAND, Ore. - The Trail Blazersโ pregame hype video was narrated by Bruce Leeโs famous โBe water,...
OCTOBER 24 โข KANSASCITY.COM
Portland faces conference foe New Orleans
New Orleans travels to Portland for a Western Conference matchup FridayOCTOBER 24 โข ASSOCIATED PRESS
Buddy Hield, Warriors blow out Blazers in season opener Buddy Hield made five 3-pointers and scored 22 points off the bench in his Golden State debut to help the Warriors notch a convincing 139-10...
OCTOBER 24 โข THESTATE.COM
Portland Trail Blazers 104, Golden State Warriors 139 | Game Highlights | October 18, 2024
OCTOBER 24 โข YOUTUBE
Curry leads Golden State Warriors in 140-104 season-opening rout of the Portland Trail Blazers
Stephen Curry had 17 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds before sitting for the fourth quarter, and the Golden State Warriors opened the season with a 140-104 rout of the Portland...OCTOBER 24 โข ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steph Curry Made NBA History In Warriors-Trail Blazers Game On Wednesday evening, the Golden State Warriors are playing their first game of the season against the Portland Trail Blazers in Oregon. Ste...
OCTOBER 24 โข SI.COM
Trail Blazers announce starting lineup versus Golden State Warriors: Pregame update Blazers coach Chauncey Billups announced his starting lineup prior to the game.
OCTOBER 24 โข OREGONLIVE.COM
Running with second unit Clingan will come off the bench Wednesday versus Golden State, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Impact Clingan and DeAndre Ayton platooning center minutes will be a storyline to monitor throughout Portland season. Robert Williams is still on the mend from a Grade 1 hamstring strain suffered during training camp, generating a slight bump in available minutes in the frontcourt.
OCTOBER 24 โข ROTOWIRE
Not starting opener Henderson isn't part of the Trail Blazers' starting lineup for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Golden State, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Impact Henderson's absence from the starting lineup comes as a little bit of a surprise, as the second-year guard was expected to start alongside Anfernee Simons in the Portland backcourt. However, the Trail Blazers' are opting to slide Simons to the point guard spot while Toumani Camara fills the two-spot. Despite his reserve status, Henderson should see 20-plus minutes against the Warriors. It's unclear if Henderson will come off the bench regularly or if his omission from the first unit was due to the matchup against Golden State.
OCTOBER 24 โข ROTOWIRE
Starting Wednesday Ayton is in the starting lineup for Wednesday season opener versus Golden State, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Impact Ayton gets the starting nod over rookie Donovan Clingan, and it'll be interesting to monitor each player's initial workload. Ayton is joined by Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant in Portland's starting frontcourt to begin the season.
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