Impact Thybulle is in danger of missing his fourth straight matchup due to a right ankle issue. The team should know more about his availability closer to tipoff.
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Game-time decision for Monday Thybulle (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Unlikely to go Monday Grant (hamstring) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Impact Grant is in danger of missing his eighth straight contest while recovering from a right hamstring strain. Assuming he's eventually ruled out, Toumani Camara should continue to benefit from a playing time standpoint.
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Supplies 15 points from bench Walker had 15 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and one steal in 26 minutes during Saturday's 114-111 loss to the Nuggets.
Impact The door was open for Walker to produce with a slew of starters on the sidelines. The Colorado product figures to be a key part of Portland's rebuild as they take stock of the value remaining on the roster, and Walker's increased role this season is an encouraging sign for his future with the team. As the 2023-24 campaign winds down, Walker is a likely candidate for increased production.
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Posts 22 points in defeat Henderson racked up 22 points (9-20 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Saturday's 114-111 loss to the Nuggets.
Impact Absorbing Anfernee Simons' (knee) output is no easy task, but Henderson proved his worth in the narrow loss. Now that the rookie is fully healthy, Henderson will have a firm hold of the starting role at point guard regardless of how the injury situation shakes down moving forward. The Blazers plan on making Henderson their floor general of the future, and they are unlikely to give Malcom Brogdon (elbow) the role upon his return.
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Excels with 24 points in loss Reath ended Saturday's 114-111 loss to Denver with 24 points (9-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 26 minutes.
Impact Reath stepped into the starting lineup again amid Deandre Ayton's (elbow) absence, joining a crew of rookies in the first unit. The youthful combo almost pulled off a win against the short-handed Nuggets, and Reath was able to find space without Nikola Jokic's (hip) imposing presence. We will probably several different lineup configurations as Portland runs out the clock, and the team will likely explore Reath further as part of its future plans.
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Green leads Houston against Portland after 41-point showing
Houston takes on the Portland Trail Blazers after Jalen Green scored 41 points in the Houston Rockets' 147-119 victory against the Utah JazzMARCH 24 โข ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jabari Walker Postgame Interview | Portland Trail Blazers 111, Denver Nuggets 114
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Chauncey Billups Postgame Interview | Portland Trail Blazers 111, Denver Nuggets 114
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Portland Trail Blazers 111, Denver Nuggets 114 | Game Highlights | March 23, 2024
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Collin Gillespie Full Post Game Locker Room Interview vs. Trail Blazers ๐
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Nuggets edge youthful Trail Blazers 114-111 after Portland starts 5 rookies Reggie Jackson scored 23 points, Aaron Gordon had 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114-1...
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Short-handed Nuggets top Blazers' all-rookie lineup Reggie Jackson scored 23 points and Aaron Gordon registered 22 points, 12 rebounds and three blocked shots to help the short-handed Denver N...
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Coach Malone Full Post Game Press Conference vs. Trail Blazers ๐
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Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Blazers Full Game Highlights ๐ฅ
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Trail Blazers start 5 rookies against Nuggets | NBA.com The Blazers started 5 rookies Saturday, only the 2nd time that has happened since starters were tracked on box scores more than 50 years ago.
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Trail Blazers start 5 rookies vs Nuggets. That's only happened 1 other time in the last 50 years
The Portland Trail Blazers started five rookies Saturday night against Denver, only the second time that has happened since starters were first tracked on NBA box scores more than...MARCH 24 โข ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blazers vs. Nuggets: Live updates, time, TV channel, live stream The Blazers will start 5 rookies against the Nuggets.
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Will not play Saturday Thybulle (ankle) will not play in Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact Thybulle's absence will mark his third straight and fourth in his last five games. As a result, Kris Murray, Dalano Banton and Rayan Rupert are candidates to see a slight increase in minutes.
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Remains out vs. Denver Grant (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact Grant is dealing with a nagging hamstring problem that will sideline him for an eighth straight contest. Toumani Camara will remain in the starting lineup, while Grant's next chance to play, as unlikely as it might be, will come against the Rockets on Monday.
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Won't play Saturday Ayton (elbow) is out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact The Trail Blazers will start five rookies against the reigning NBA champions, meaning Ayton will remain on the sidelines for another game. This will be Ayton's second consecutive absence, and his seventh missed game (out of a possible 14) since the beginning of March. Ayton's next chance to play will come against the Rockets on Monday.
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Starting against Denver Rupert is in the starting lineup to face the Nuggets on Saturday, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian reports.
Impact Rupert will get the starting nod with Anfernee Simons (knee) sidelined. This will be Rupert's first start of the campaign, and he'll join Scoot Henderson, Toumani Camara, Kris Murray and Duop Reath in the starting unit.
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Considered questionable Thybulle (ankle) has been given a questionable designation ahead of Saturday's game versus Denver.
Impact Thybulle is in danger of missing his third straight game and fourth in his last five. More clarity on his final status should come after he tests out his ankle during pregame warmups. If the defensive stud ultimately cannot go, Kris Murray, Dalano Banton and Rayan Rupert are candidates to see a slight increase of minutes.
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Remains out against Denver Simons (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Nuggets.
Impact Simons will miss Saturday's contest due to a left knee injury he appears to have aggravated against the Clippers. Dalano Banton will likely start in his absence. Simons' next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Houston.
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Gets doubtful tag Grant (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's matchup with the Nuggets.
Impact Grant is trending towards missing his seventh straight game and ninth out of the last ten. Assuming he ultimately does get ruled out, Toumani Camara and Jabari Walker would likely continue to benefit. More clarity on the veteran's forward's final status should come closer to game time.
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