Portland Trail Blazers vs. Atlanta Hawks Game Day Thread

The Portland Trail Blazers face an Atlanta Hawks squad decimated by coronavirus protocols even as their own players and head coach return to the court. Here’s hoping the Blazers can kick off 2022 with a win.

Monday, January 3 - 7:00 p.m. PT
How to watch on TV: ROOT Sports, NBA League Pass
Blazers injuries: Damian Lillard (out), CJ McCollum (out), Brandon Williams (out), Cameron McGriff (out), Cody Zeller (doubtful), Jusuf Nurkic (Note: Nurkic announced he was upgraded to active)
Hawks injuries: Bogdan Bogdanovic (out), Gorgui Dieng (out), Malik Ellison (out), John Collins (out), Jalen Johnson (out), De’Andre Hunter (out), Solomon Hill (out), Onyeka Okongwu (out), Delon Wright (out), Malcom Hill (out), Cam Reddish (questionable)
SBN Affiliate: Peachtree Hoops

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That’s it! Have fun and GO BLAZERS!!