THE Portland Path Blazers headed to Seattle after Tuesday’s follow to bond and have enjoyable earlier than taking part in their first preseason sport Friday night time in opposition to the LA Clippers at Local weather Pledge Enviornment.
The spotlight of the journey is perhaps attending Thursday night time’s NFL sport between the San Francisco 49ers (2-3) and the Seattle Seahawks (3-2).
“We shall be on the sport,” Blazers coach Chauncey Billups stated. “An necessary match Thursday night in opposition to a rival. That is going to be lots of enjoyable.
The group, Billups stated, may use a while after per week of coaching camp.
“I believe we’re all actually excited to go,” Billups stated. “We had an ideal week of coaching right here. However a easy change of surroundings at all times helps. Seattle is clearly an ideal metropolis. A fantastic basketball metropolis. »
The Blazers will even spend time on the house of Blazers President Jody Allen, which they did in 2022, the final time they performed a preseason sport in opposition to the Clippers in Seattle.
“We will’t wait to go to Jody’s home and follow,” Billups stated.
Middle Robert Williams III stated he was wanting ahead to the journey.
“I’ve by no means been to Seattle,” Williams stated. “I’ve by no means been to an NFL sport both.”
Blazers middle Robert Williams III speaks with the media after follow October 8, 2024, on the group’s follow facility in Tualatin.Aaron Fentress
The Blazers are beginning preseason play late in comparison with most within the NBA.
Within the NBA, 20 video games have been performed via Tuesday, with 9 extra scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.
“I like having the ability to work out,” Billups stated. “Clearly it is going to be enjoyable to have the ability to play this sport. However I like having the ability to follow. You possibly can management it just a little extra. You possibly can work on issues. There are lots of groups that I believe play six preseason video games. It’s a must to discover a joyful medium someplace.
The Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Utah Jazz and Philadelphia 76ers will play six preseason video games, whereas 15 groups will play 5 and the opposite 11, together with the Blazers, will play 4.
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