Yahoo Sports Blazers vs. Clippers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Portland Trail Blazers (0-0) play against the Los Angeles Clippers (0-0) at Climate Pledge Arena
Game Time: 10:30 PM EDT on Monday October 3, 2022
Portland Trail Blazers 0, Los Angeles Clippers 0 (10:30 pm ET)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Strong, positive response from the fans here at Climate Pledge during the Trail Blazers’ starting lineup intros – 10:37 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Starting 5 in Seattle.
0️⃣ @Damian Lillard
1️⃣ @Anfernee Simons
1️⃣1️⃣ @Josh Hart
9️⃣ @Jerami Grant
2️⃣7️⃣ @Jusuf Nurkic
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/NtHVvPr6ut – 10:36 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Only Clippers not dressed tonight are Michael Devoe (training camp deal) and Jason Preston. Devoe recently hurt a leg, is expected to miss a couple weeks. – 10:36 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi can still dunk pic.twitter.com/EQsgHMybjm – 10:30 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
Asked Gary Payton II pregame about being part of an NBA game in Seattle (he’s out after surgery): “It’s a big night for me just to come home and see the new arena and reminisce about everything from back in the day when the Sonics were here and I was growing up. It’s special.” – 10:30 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Let’s get to work. 😤 pic.twitter.com/KK5ZcqFQIc – 10:27 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Few dunks here. Sharpe. Simons. Johnson. Lillard missed a couple. pic.twitter.com/5qbeyQK8N8 – 10:26 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Blazers warming up. pic.twitter.com/hXCVYnLfzo – 10:24 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Kawhi getting up shots in front of Lenny Wilkens pregame. pic.twitter.com/4iYSq0HmaN – 10:24 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Preseason Starting 5️⃣ vs. @Portland Trail Blazers
1️⃣ » @Reggie Jackson
2️⃣ » @Paul George
3️⃣ » @Kawhi Leonard
4️⃣ » @nicolas88batum
5️⃣ » @ivicazubac pic.twitter.com/q7NwCOpaBB – 10:11 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
It’s very amusing to me that this game is classified as a Clippers “home” game, using Clippers game ops, when it’s in Seattle and most of the jerseys in the crowd are either Blazers or Sonics. – 10:09 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Tre Mann is the player of the half by far. Really improved defensively, effective scoring. Year 2 is off to a great start. – 10:07 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Tre Mann with 13 points in 15 1st-half mins – 10:05 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Fully charged.🔋
🕖 7:30PM PT | 📺 @KTLA pic.twitter.com/cw0XRZXyTl – 10:03 PM
Jon Hamm @JonMHamm
Caldwell-Pope has decided to velcro himself to Tre Mann – 10:02 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Innovative pass there by Tre Mann to Kenrich Williams for the easy under-the-basket layup – 10:02 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Tre Mann splashes a 3 from Mile High Stadium.
Mann is the leading scorer tonight for either team. – 9:58 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
John Wall watch in Seattle pic.twitter.com/PYFzw3JLel – 9:43 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Damian Lillard signed a few autographs before tonight’s game against the Clippers at Climate Pledge Arena.
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/z3dMV82ty3 – 9:41 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Thunder first quarter observations
– Tre Mann remains fun. And really fought defensively.
– Swarming defense all around, especially by preseason standards.
– Jalen Williams ran point with the second unit.
– Aaron Wiggins can be a steady two-way contributor. – 9:41 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
It’s about that time ‼️
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/DEC8L5KK3p – 9:33 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
Kawhi Leonard warms up for good first game since June 2021. The Clippers face the Blazers in a preseason game tonight in Seattle. pic.twitter.com/M7eCxGfknZ – 9:31 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
I believe that was Tre Mann who on his block just now said “give me that sh—“. I’ll never forget you, old friend. pic.twitter.com/eZmdBAj444 – 9:30 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Tre Mann, one of the most buzzed about OKC players during training camp, in the first 8 minutes:
8 points
3-6 shooting
2-3 from 3
1-1 smooth stepback 3s – 9:27 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Talked about it on Today’s Locked on Thunder, Tre Mann is the best pure scorer OKC has right now without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, can he look effective in that role? So far he is 3-6 with 8 points. – 9:27 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
The Tre Mann hype train isn’t losing any steam through the first eight minutes of preseason ball. – 9:27 PM
Jon Hamm @JonMHamm
Mann oh Mann… – 9:26 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Tre Mann forcing the miss on a 1v1 👀 – 9:24 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
We ready, #ClipperNation!
🕖 7:30PM PT | 📺 @KTLA pic.twitter.com/Wxp1HObola – 9:21 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
John Wall pic.twitter.com/4gsWIitPcP – 9:19 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
J-Will already rubbing off on the guys. Tre Mann drew a charge from Jamal Murray. – 9:14 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC starters vs Nuggets:
Giddey
Mann
Kenny Hustle
Poku
JRE
I repeat… Poku. This is not a drill. – 9:07 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Thunder starters in Preseason Game No. 1
– Josh Giddey
– Tre Mann
– Kenrich Williams
– Aleksej Pokusevski
– Jeremiah Robinson-Earl – 9:04 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Blazers injuries. pic.twitter.com/P0MM0DLA5S – 8:59 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Trendon Watford is out tonight with a right hip flexor injury. – 8:57 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Gary Payton II (core muscle recovery) and Trendon Watford (right hip flexor) are OUT for tonight’s game vs. Clippers. – 8:57 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Serving up some *preseason* looks. pic.twitter.com/VRLUJSliCA – 8:57 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Ty Lue says he will start John Wall in the Clippers next preseason game on Sunday. Point guard is the only starting spot up for competition between Reggie Jackson and Wall. Marcus Morris Sr. and Ivica Zubac will start alongside Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. – 8:55 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Ty Lue says John Wall will start the next preseason game to give him a look with the starters, as well. – 8:51 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Ty Lue basically confirming that Marcus Morris Sr. is the starting PF of the LA Clippers. – 8:51 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Reggie Jackson, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Nic Batum and Ivica Zubac are starting tonight. Batum in for Marcus Morris Sr., who left the team for the birth of his son. John Wall will make his Clippers debut off the bench. – 8:49 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tonight’s starters for LAC: Reggie Jackson, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Nicolas Batum, Ivica Zubac. – 8:48 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
#ClipperNation, Tap in ‼️
Drop your favorite Clippers GIF. ⬇️ – 8:38 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Pregame Kawhi pic.twitter.com/6cqT1vRTf6 – 8:37 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Udoka Azubuike (OUT — right ankle surgery) remains the only Jazz player on the injury report for Tuesday’s game at Portland. – 8:18 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz say Dok is out again tomorrow vs. Portland, no other injuries to report. – 8:17 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
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📋 Blazers Lookahead w/ @tcbbiggs
Clarity (3:39)
Dame (14:36)
Grant/GP2 (19:46)
Simons (29:13)
Sharpe (35:00)
Rotation (39:36)
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FULL BREAKDOWN⬇️ pic.twitter.com/ATCOU0DPgG – 6:56 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Trail Blazers’ Josh Hart to start at small forward in preseason opener vs. LA Clippers, competition remains ongoing
#RipCity
oregonlive.com/blazers/2022/1… – 6:52 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
stacked slate tonight for a preseason Monday…
• Ben Simmons vs. Sixers
• Banchero
• Jamal Murray return
• Kawhi Leonard return
• Kent Bazemore return pic.twitter.com/aOC9J7alMX – 6:01 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Light work before the night work. pic.twitter.com/nbEmAGvSj9 – 5:45 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
🤗🤗🤗 pic.twitter.com/0yDOgstkUF – 5:36 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Preston had 10 assists Friday night in his NBA preseason debut.
8 of them were for 3s. Simple passes for the most part, but precise at the same time. Must be nice to play with prepared pro shooters. pic.twitter.com/XlzUs74QIE – 5:06 PM
