Chauncey Billups Faces Tough Decision After Blazers Loss
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Golden State Warriors 118-111 in a preseason matchup, falling to 1-2 in preseason play.
Despite the loss, head coach Chauncey Billups gained clarity on his ideal starting unit. Billups had been experimenting with different starting lineups during the preseason, benching players like Deni Avdija, Jerami Grant, and Toumani Camara.
Notably, Camara sat out the game due to knee soreness, but Billups stated it was not serious, saying
Camara would've played had it been a regular-season game.
The loss provided valuable insight for Billups, who now faces the challenge of bringing a key player off the bench.
- Trail Blazers' preseason record: 1-2
- Final score against Golden State Warriors: 118-111
Author's summary: Billups must make tough decisions on starting lineup.