Kris Murray Out with Illness, Blazers Struggle on Road Trip

0:00On March 2nd, here's the latest surrounding the NBA. Portland Trail Blazers forward. Chris Murray played just four minutes in their 135-101 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Before leaving, and not returning, the team says he was battling an illness that kept him out for the rest of the game. This is not the first illness issue on their current road trip, with something contagious hitting the locker room. Murray has been having his best season yet, averaging 6.2 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, while shooting over 45. Percent from the field. Acting head coach Tiagole Splitter pointed to low energy after the game, noting Murray, City, Sisoko, and Donovan Klingon were all sick. The players fought through it with IVs before tip-off, but couldn't muster enough to compete. The Blazers are struggling overall on this road trip, coming off a loss to the Charlotte Hornets the day before. Health has clearly been a big factor in their recent setbacks. They now get two full days off to recover before facing the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday at 5 p.m.

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