Blazers Struggle with Virus, Lose to Hawks

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NBA News today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The Portland Trail Blazers suffered a tough 135-101 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in one of their worst showings this season. Acting head coach Thiago Splitter, ripped into the team after the game, saying they lacked energy from the start and never caught up. A virus is sweeping through the locker room, sidelining players like Chris Murray, who left after just four minutes, along with City, Cesaco, and Donovan Klingon, who sat out the previous road game against the Chicago Bulls. The Blazers are also missing key guys, Deni Abdiha, and Shaden Sharp, but Splitter expects more fight from the healthy players this late in the 82 game grind. Every squad feels the wear and tear now, yet top teams push through and Portland needs to do the same to chase a playoff spot for the first time, since 2021. This story is made possible by our sponsor, see the episode description. Headphones in a pillow, simple idea,

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