“I’m excited to rejoin my team in Orlando and look forward to getting back on the court with my teammates after the quarantine.”Williamson spent eight days outside the bubble. The Trail Blazers also threw a 2-3 zone defense at the Grizzlies in out of bounds plays when the shot clock was running down to disrupt Memphis. I think that’s one of the things we talked about as a league and also as coaches certainly to continue the discussion, continue the public awareness of Black Lives Matter, and the way that we can improve social injustice… I thought it was very well done and I thought it was very respectful and I thought it was very meaningful. “The problem is usually with the life issues you can come back to the team and play the next day. “Especially for our first time playing together.”This was a big win for the Trail Blazers, given the fact that it pulled them within two and a half games of the Grizzlies in the Western Conference playoff race. The statements are designed to support either a social or charitable cause.Black Lives Matter; Say Their Names; Vote; I Can’t Breathe; Justice; Peace; Equality; Freedom; Enough; Power to the People; Justice Now; Say Her Name; Sí Se Puede (Yes We Can); Liberation; See Us; Hear Us; Respect Us; Love Us; Listen; Listen to Us; Stand Up; Ally; Anti-Racist; I Am A Man; Speak Up; How Many More; Group Economics; Education Reform; and Mentor.Obviously there will be a lot of eyes on us in Orlando. This video is unavailable. Up to this point, the Blazers, along with the other 21 NBA teams set to restart the 2019-20 season, have held individual workouts only. “But playing eight guys and those guys being productive off the bench -- you can throw Hassan in there, too -- it's that they play well with the starters.
Not just scoring the ball but making good reads.”Portland jumped to a 13-point lead in the second quarter, led by eight at halftime and then fell behind by 11 in the third period.
For Portland, Damian Lillard is expected to play after sitting out of the final two scrimmages out with left foot inflammation.
The impact on both ends by Jusuf Nurkic was clearly felt by the Trail Blazers in their come from behind, high-scoring, Between CJ McCollum and Nurkic’s playmaking ability, the Blazers were on the same page offensively and shared the wealth on that end of the floor.
He didn't look like a guy that hadn't played a real game in more than a year.Be sure to check back throughout the day and tomorrow morning for analysis, articles, and videos from the players!On Thursday, the NBA officially tipped off its resumption of the 2019-20 season. Jusuf Nurkic with the hammer!Trail Blazers postseason mentality effectively began with GrizzliesJusuf Nurkic plays with a heavy heart, is grateful for win with 'totally different team'Damian Lillard after win: 'We just let our experience take over down the stretch'Social media reacts to the Trail Blazers OT thriller against MemphisJusuf Nurkic's grandmother has COVID-19 and is in a comaInstant Analysis: Trail Blazers rally to win OT thriller, gain game on GrizzliesTrail Blazers and Grizzlies kneel in solidarity of social justice pregameTrail Blazers vs. Grizzlies: Latest betting odds, spread, pickHow to Watch, stream Blazers vs. Grizzlies, coverage begins at 10:30amTrail Blazers benefit as Zion Williamson's usage called into questionEye on the 8: How Pelicans loss impacts the Trail Blazers' playoff runJa Morant says NBA's play-in format isn't fair ahead of game vs. Blazers Bill Walton has a lot of admiration for 'very special' Jusuf NurkicTrail Blazers gearing up for seeding games: 'It’s an 8-game sprint' Finally, the Trail Blazers return Friday -- and with a healthy Damian LillardJusuf Nurkic shares video of his rehab journey: 'The Beast is Back! "We’ve been preparing for this, especially this game," Anthony said. The 7-footer’s competitive nature along with the Blazers’ ball movement were two huge keys to Portland’s success against the team they are chasing in the standings. “In the first quarter, I kind of exploded and got around somebody and he bumped me and I kind of caught my balance and I jumped to let a ball in.
The Trail Blazers did not go away quietly as this one came down to the wire. The Trail Blazer’ first game of the NBA restart was only fitting for Disney World. Svi poeni Mirze Teletovica u NBA ! Carmelo Anthony came up big with two three-pointers down the stretch to help the Blazers force overtime. We made some big shots.
This game has HUGE implications. We didn’t necessarily play with the lead real well in overtime, but it was nice to have an 11-point lead in overtime.“We finally made some shots. The next day is a quarantine day, so it'll be essentially a minimum [of] two or three days that they haven't done anything, so we've mapped out our practice… I think it'll be good to get them out and play.