Welcome to the time of year when some NBA teams treat games like spoiled milk
With playoff seeding still on the line, some teams are getting free gifts
Friday night the Trail Blazers were playing host to the Golden State Warriors in a game that meant nothing to the Blazers but a lot to the Warriors.
Golden State is one of six teams fighting for favorable seeding in the Western Conference, avoid the play-in and needing a win. Portland was happy to oblige, thanks to an injury report that looked like this:
OUT: Ayton (L Calf Strain) Grant (R Knee Inflammation) Henderson (Concussion) McGowens (R Rib Fracture) Simons (R Forearm Contusion) Williams III (L Knee Injury Management)
DOUBTFUL: Avdija (R Thumb Sprain)
QUESTIONABLE: Sharpe (R Knee Soreness)
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