Portland takes on Toronto, looks to end 3-game skid
Portland looks to stop its three-game skid when the Portland Trail Blazers play TorontoMARCH 9 โข ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rockets hand woeful Blazers another loss Jalen Green scored 27 points and Alperen Sengun added 19 points, nine rebounds and six assists to help the Houston Rockets notch a 123-107 v...
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Rockets hand woeful Blazers another loss Jalen Green scored 27 points and Alperen Sengun added 19 points, nine rebounds and six assists to help the Houston Rockets notch a 123-107 v...
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Dalano Banton Highlights | Trail Blazers vs. Houston Rockets | March 8
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Jalen Green scores 27 points, the Rockets beat the Trail Blazers 123-107 Jalen Green had 27 points, including two statement dunks in the third quarter, and the Houston Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 123-1...
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Starting Friday Camara (llness) will start at power forward in Friday's matchup with the Rockets, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Camara, who is returning from a two-game absence, figures to see a healthy workload with Jerami Grant (hamstring), Deandre Ayton (hand), Scott Henderson (groin) and Jabari Walker (hip all sidelined. That is, should he avoid any setbacks from his previous illness.
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Good to go Friday Camara (illness) will play in Friday's game versus Houston, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Impact This will be a relief to Portland, as they will be without Jerami Grant (hamstring), Deandre Ayton (hand), Scoot Henderson (groin), Jabari Walker (hip) and several others Friday. Camara missed the past two games for Portland, but he could see heavy minutes Friday if he's feeling up to it.
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Out Friday Walker (hip) will be sidelined for Friday's matchup with the Rockets, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact Walker was given a questionable tag heading into the night, but the Trail Blazers will ultimately err on the side of caution with him. With Jerami Grant (hamstring) and Deandre Ayton (hand) ruled out, Toumani Camara, Kris Murray, Duop Reath and Moses Brown project to be the main candidates for minutes in Portland's frontcourt. Walker's next chance to suit up will come Saturday against Toronto.
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Ruled out versus Houston Grant (hamstring) will not play against Houston on Friday, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Impact Friday's game is the first leg of a back-to-back set, and it's possible that Portland is erring on the side of caution for that reason. Jabari Walker (hip) is also out for Friday, so Matisse Thybulle, Kris Murray and Toumani Camara could be asked to play significant roles.
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Officially out Ayton (hand) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup with the Rockets, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact No surprise here, as Ayton was deemed doubtful heading into the evening. His absence will mark his fifth straight game missed. In his absence, Duop Reath figures to remain in the starting lineup. Ayton's next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus the Raptors.
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Out for Friday Henderson (thigh) will not play in Friday's game against the Rockets, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Impact Henderson was considered doubtful before this update, and he'll now miss his eighth straight contest. Henderson previously expressed some optimism about returning Saturday versus the Raptors, so his fantasy managers may have him back in their lineups soon.
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Temple, Loyola (Md.) men's basketball programs disclose gambling-related investigations
Temple University will review reports that show at least one game involving its menโs basketball team has been flagged by gambling watchdog company U.S. Integrity for unusual betti...MARCH 8 โข ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doing light shooting Portland head coach Chauncey Billups said Wednesday that Sharpe (abdomen) has resumed light shooting work, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact Just under one month removed from undergoing core-muscle surgery, Sharpe seems to be coming along as expected in his recovery, but he's still a long ways away from being ready to play in a game. The Trail Blazers plan to re-evaluate Sharpe in late March, at which point he could be cleared to increase his on-court work. Sharpe has an outside chance of playing a few games in April before the season ends, but fantasy managers in most competitive leagues shouldn't bother with rostering him until then.
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Still dealing with elbow discomfort Head coach Chauncey Billups said Wednesday that Brogdon is increasing his activity but is still experiencing discomfort in his right elbow, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com rep...
Impact Brogdon will miss his 13th consecutive game Friday versus Houston due to right elbow tendinitis, and based on Billups' comments, the veteran guard still looks to be at the week-to-week stage of his recovery. Given Brogdon's status as a veteran on a non-contending team, the Trail Blazers aren't likely to rush him back into action until he's 100 percent healthy. He's difficult to justify holding in most redraft leagues at this point in the season.
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Listed as questionable Camara (illness) is questionable for Friday's game versus Houston.
Impact Camara has missed the past two games for Portland, but he remains day-to-day. If Camara is unable to suit up Friday, Kris Murray would likely soak up the majority of his minutes.
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Iffy for Friday Walker is questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets due to a right hip contusion.
Impact Portland is still dealing with several injuries to their frontcourt. In addition to Walker, Deandre Ayton (hand) is doubtful and Jerami Grant (hamstring) is questionable. Walker has averaged 25.0 minutes across four March appearances with 12.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals.
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Questionable for Friday Grant is questionable to play Friday against the Rockets due to soreness in his right hamstring.
Impact Friday's game will be the first of a back-to-back, so it wouldn't be shocking to see Grant hit the sidelines. If he opts to sit, Jabari Walker would have an opportunity to start and would make for an attractive streaming option.
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Doubtful for Friday Henderson (thigh) is doubtful to play Friday against the Rockets.
Impact Henderson is expected to return this weekend, but it sounds like it'll be Saturday and not Friday. Anfernee Simons, Kris Murray and Ashton Haggans will continue to pick up the slack in his absence.
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Doubtful for Friday Ayton (hand) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Impact It appears that Ayton will likely miss his fifth straight game Friday, and that happens to be the front end of a back-to-back set. Duop Reath has been a popular pickup in fantasy formats and will likely continue to benefit in the meantime.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun on a roll with Blazers ahead Alperen Sengun will attempt to continue a dominating three-game run Friday when the Houston Rockets visit the Portland Trail Blazers.The inj...
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Trail Blazers finding positives in close defeats to contenders The Blazers lost close games to the two best teams in the Western Conference while missing several key players.
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Season-high 16 points in return Thybulle totaled 16 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and three steals in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 128-120 loss to Oklahoma City.
Impact Thybulle came off the bench and logged his highest scoring production of the season in the loss. Although Thybulle has made several starts amid the rash of injuries on the roster, he's done little with the opportunities given and rarely scores in double-digits. He's logged double-digit scoring totals in just nine games this season, and is destined for fewer chances to perform once Scoot Henderson and Malcolm Brogdon return to action.
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