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Chris Youngblood

POR Guard #11

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Chris Youngblood (foot) has been ruled out against the Kings on Friday.

Youngblood will miss a second straight game, which should allow Sidy Cissoko and Scoot Henderson to take on a few extra minutes. However, neither should see a dramatic boost in production from Youngblood’s absence. Cissoko is already starting and had 19 points on Wednesday.
Jrue Holiday

POR Guard #5

Jrue Holiday accumulated 19 points (5-of-12 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, five assists, two steals and five three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Thunder.

A double-digit scorer in seven straight games, Holiday provided solid fantasy value on Wednesday. In addition to the 19 points, he shot 5-of-8 from beyond the arc and recorded good numbers in assists and steals. Through 11 games, Holiday has been close to a top-100 fantasy player, something most managers did not expect before the season began.
Sidy Cissoko

POR Guard #91

Sidy Cissoko produced 19 points (6-of-9 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), two rebounds and four three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Thunder.

Replacing Scoot Henderson (5/2/2 with one three-pointer) in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday’s win over the Thunder, Cissoko played well in both victories. The Trail Blazers wing totaled 36 points, five rebounds, three assists, one steal and seven three-pointers in Portland’s two-game sweep of Oklahoma City. While Cissoko isn’t a must-add player right now, he’s worth watching in deep leagues to see if the last two games were a fluke.
Damian Lillard

POR Guard #0

Damian Lillard recorded 18 points (5-of-14 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Thunder.

While Lillard didn’t lead the way offensively for the Trail Blazers as he did in Wednesday’s win over Oklahoma City, the production remained solid. He’s scored at least 20 points in seven of Portland’s first 11 games, and Dame has started every game. As long as he stays healthy, Lillard should be able to deliver a top-100 season, if not more.
Deni Avdija

POR Forward #8

Deni Avdija tallied 28 points (9-of-20 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, four steals, two blocks and four three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Thunder.

One night removed from scoring 24 points in a win over the Thunder, Avdija was just as productive in the rematch. The 28 points were the most he’s scored in a game since November 2, when the Trail Blazers forward hit that number in a win over the Nuggets. While there were questions before the season began about Portland’s offensive pecking order, there haven’t been any issues so far, even when the currently injured Ja Morant was healthy. That’s great for those who used a top-50 draft pick on Avdija.
Chris Youngblood

POR Guard #11

Chris Youngblood (foot) has been ruled out against the Thunder on Wednesday.

Youngblood exited early from Tuesday’s game and will remain sidelined against OKC. Sidy Cissoko and Scoot Henderson should take on a few extra minutes in this game.
Sidy Cissoko

POR Guard #91

Sidy Cissoko recorded 17 points (5-of-14 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Tuesday’s win over the Thunder.

Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori made a change to his starting lineup on Tuesday, replacing Scoot Henderson with Cissoko. While he didn’t shoot well from the field, Sidy finished with a season-high point total and a solid overall stat line in 33 minutes. Henderson played 23 minutes and finished with 11 points, one rebound, four assists and three three-pointers. Cissoko isn’t a must-add, but he’s worth watching, especially with Ja Morant (hamstring) out for a few more weeks.
Deni Avdija

POR Forward #8

Deni Avdija finished Tuesday’s win over the Thunder with 24 points (8-of-15 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), six rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two three-pointers.

Avdija and Damian Lillard took over the third quarter of Tuesday’s 123-103 victory, combining to score 22 of the Trail Blazers’ 38 points. The former supplemented his nine points with three rebounds and three assists in the period, and Deni has scored at least 21 points in eight of Portland’s 10 games. The two teams meet again on Wednesday in what could be another big night for Avdija, who finished Tuesday’s win two assists shy of a double-double.
Damian Lillard

POR Guard #0

Damian Lillard amassed 25 points (8-of-15 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Tuesday’s win over the Thunder.

Fans got to see “vintage Dame” during the third quarter, with his production helping Portland grab control of the game. Shooting 5-of-6 from the field, Lillard scored 13 points in the third. The final three points came on a 35-footer as time expired, giving Portland a 17-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. Lillard didn’t play in the fourth quarter, and the 24 minutes he did play may ensure he’s available for Wednesday’s rematch.
Chris Youngblood

POR Guard #11

Chris Youngblood (foot) will not return to Tuesday’s game against the Thunder.

Youngblood injured his right foot early in the fourth quarter and has been ruled out for the rest of the night. Sidy Cissoko and Scoot Henderson can absorb the minutes that would have gone to Youngblood, who is sitting on the Trail Blazers’ bench.