Markkanen, Kessler help Jazz overwhelm Pacers 139-119
Lauri Markkanen had 24 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 139-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday nightDECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Gary Payton II - Still sidelined Payton will not play in Saturday's game against Utah as he continues his return to competition conditioning.
Impact Payton has yet to appear in a game this season as he continues to recover from offseason core surgery. However, his conditioning designation could be a sign that he is close to returning. He was set to be re-evaluated two weeks from Nov. 18, meaning we should be receiving an update on his status in the near future.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Drew Eubanks - Added to injury report Eubanks is questionable for Saturday's game against the Jazz due to a right hip contusion.
Impact Eubanks popped up on the injury report Friday due to a hip bruise. As Portland's backup center, Eubanks would likely be replaced by Justise Winslow if he fails to take the court Saturday.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Hart - Unlikely to play Saturday Hart (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's contest against the Jazz.
Impact Hart suffered a left ankle sprain Tuesday against the Clippers, which forced him to miss the team's most recent game and leaves him unlikely to go Saturday. Trendon Watford started in his place Wednesday and would likely retain that role if Hart sits.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jason Quick: Blazers on Friday announced forward Nassir... - The Athletic Blazers on Friday announced forward Nassir Little will miss the next six weeks with a mild femoral head impaction fracture in his right hip....
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nassir Little - Out six weeks Little is out for six weeks with a mild femoral head impaction fracture of his right hip, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact Little's return timetable has him likely re-taking the court in mid-January. Justise Winslow and Trendon Watford are likely to see increased playing time in his absence. Little is averaging 5.5 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 15.3 minutes across 21 games this season.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Each NBA team's biggest surprise in 2022-23, from Jerami Grant to SGA Big and small, good and bad, what's the biggest revelation for each team a month and a half into the season?
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard likely to return Sunday against Indiana: Source Lillard has missed the teams last six games with a lower leg injury.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Shaedon Sharpe - Goes for 16 points Sharpe tallied 16 points (7-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and three rebounds in 28 minutes in Wednesday's 128-109 loss to the Lakers.
Impact The rookie lottery pick finished with his second-best scoring haul of the season while matching his point production from each of the previous five games combined. While Sharpe has shown occasional bursts of scoring while shooting 48.3 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from three-point range, his contributions in other areas of the box score are often non-existent. He's averaging just 2.3 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.2 steals and 0.2 blocks in 20.3 minutes per game, and he'll be a prime candidate to lose out on playing time as soon as Damian Lillard (calf) is cleared to return to the lineup.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jusuf Nurkic - Struggles with shot in loss Nurkic provided eight points (2-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 128-109 loss to the Lakers.
Impact Nurkic was held under 10 field-goal attempts for the first time since Nov. 17, and he shot just 25 percent from the floor Wednesday to snap a streak of seven consecutive double-digit scoring performances. However, the 28-year-old remained consistent on the boards and posted double-digit rebounds for the fourth time in the last six games. During that stretch, he's averaged 16.0 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 32.7 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Justise Winslow - Tallies season-high 21 points Winslow ended Wednesday's 128-109 loss to the Lakers with 21 points (9-11 FG, 3-3 3Pt), five rebounds and four assists over 36 minutes.
Impact Winslow topped 20 points for the first time this season while shooting 81.8 percent from the floor Wednesday, but he was somewhat limited on the boards after securing double-digit rebounds in two of his last three appearances. Over his five appearances since taking on a starting role, he's averaged 11.4 points, 8.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 36.2 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Damian Lillard: "I'd hate to be in another place and be like, "Dang, this is how you operate? Then, I'm stuck there'" Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard believes Portland is on the path to becoming a championship team following the acquisition of Jerami Grant...
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Lakers-Trail Blazers takeaways: Darvin Ham gets win over 'brother' Chauncey Billips Lakers coach Darvin Ham and Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billips have been like brothers since winning an NBA title together with the Piston...
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • LATIMES.COM
Trendon Watford - Logs double-double as starter Watford posted 10 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 128-109 loss to the Lakers.
Impact Watford logged his first start of the campaign due to the absence of Josh Hart (ankle). Watford responded with his first double-double since his final game of last season while tying his season high in scoring. He's been a non-factor in fantasy this season and has remarkably failed to block a single shot over 226 total minutes, so there's no need to pluck him off the waiver wire yet even if he remains in the starting unit for additional contests.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Anfernee Simons - Shoots poorly but nets 22 points Simons produced 22 points (9-22 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 128-109 loss to the Lakers.
Impact Simons had trouble getting his shot to fall in the blowout loss, but he still managed to finish with 20-plus points for the 10th time in his past 11 games. He's made it clear that last season's breakout was no fluke, as he's raised his scoring average to 23.8 points per contest while draining 4.1 triples per game. Add 4.5 assists, 3.1 boards and 1.0 steals to his line and you have one of fantasy's most productive shooting guards despite a subpar 42.8 percent field-goal rate.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jerami Grant - Continues scoring binge Grant supplied 27 points (10-23 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 128-109 loss to the Lakers.
Impact The Blazers couldn't keep up with Los Angeles in the contest, but Grant did his best to keep them afloat with a team-high 27 points. That marked his his fifth straight game of 20-plus points, a stretch during which he's averaging 30.6 points, 3.4 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 4.0 three-pointers and 1.4 steals. The deep ball has been a huge part of his success this season, as he's averaging a career-high 2.9 triples per contest on a tremendous 47.6 percent shooting mark.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers News: L.A. Wallops Damian Lillard-Free Trail Blazers, 128-109 Finally, an easy blowout!
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
LeBron James, Austin Reaves power Lakers over Trail Blazers LeBron James had 31 points, Austin Reaves added 22 and the Lakers rebounded with a 128-109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednes...
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • LATIMES.COM
Trail Blazers 109, Lakers 128 | Nov. 30 Game Highlights
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Lakers player grades: L.A. easily scorches the Trail Blazers The Lakers made it six wins in their last eight games with a 128-109 trashing of the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Shaedon Sharpe's Putback Slam vs Lakers | Portland Trail Blazers
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • YOUTUBE
TRAIL BLAZERS at LAKERS | NBA FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | November 30, 2022
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • YOUTUBE
LeBron gets 31 in Lakers' 128-109 rout of Dame-less Blazers
LeBron James had 31 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, Austin Reaves added a season-high 22 points and the Los Angeles Lakers rebounded from a heartbreaking loss with a 128-...DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers: Live updates, time, TV channel, how to watch free live stream online Blazers start a two-game trip at the Lakers.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Dieter Kurtenbach: The Warriors have finally found their Gary Payton II replacement The Warriors might be back on the right path and in the thick of things in the Western Conference, but they are still experimenting with lin...
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
