Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Posts 17 points in defeat
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Camara closed with 17 points (7-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 30 minutes during Saturday's 125-103 loss to the Rockets.
Camara bounced back after a rare scoreless performance against the Clippers, which was preceded by his best scoring total of the season against the Nets. Camara registered numbers in every statistical category and assumed a larger role amid struggles from Portland's backcourt and Deandre Ayton's (back) absence. Deni Avdija (ankle) was also sidelined, and he represents Camara's biggest threat to retaining a first-unit role.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Season-high 18 points in loss
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Camara supplied 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one block over 39 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 loss to the Lakers.
Camara posted a season-high 18 points Thursday, scoring in double figures for the second game in a row. The second-year pro has been slightly inconsistent as a scorer thus far, though he is on pace to surpass his numbers from last year through 32 regular-season appearances. Over his last five outings, Camara has averaged 8.2 points and 8.2 rebounds across 32.8 minutes per contest.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Iffy for Monday
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Camara (foot) is questionable for Monday's game against the 76ers.
Camara missed Saturday's contest due to a left foot sprain which now has his status for Monday in question. If he is unable to go, Kris Murray and Rayan Rupert could see increased playing time.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Won't play due to left foot sprain
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Camara (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.
Camara was able to play through a right foot issue earlier in the year, but he will miss his first game of the season Saturday due to a left foot sprain. It's unclear whether the injury is severe enough for him to be in jeopardy of missing Monday's contest against the 76ers. Kris Murray and Rayan Rupert are in line to see additional playing time due to Camara's absence.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Nursing left foot sprain
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Camara (foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Camara played through a right foot injury earlier in the season, but he is now in jeopardy of missing his first game of the campaign Saturday due to a left foot sprain. Deni Avdija could be inserted into the starting lineup if Camara is unable to play. Since and including Dec. 1, Camara has averaged 8.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists over 30 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Upgraded to questionable
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Camara (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Camara left Friday's loss to the Jazz after only eight minutes and was initially listed as doubtful for Sunday's contest. He's started all 23 of his appearances this season, averaging 30.0 minutes per game. If he's sidelined for the first time this season, Deni Avdija would likely draw another start.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Doubtful for Sunday
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Camara (foot) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Camara injured his right foot in the first quarter of Friday's 140-99 loss to the Jazz and has been diagnosed with a sprain, although the doubtful tag suggests his chances of playing are slim. In Camara's likely absence, Deni Avdija will likely step into the Trail Blazers' starting lineup while Kris Murray and Rayan Rupert will see an uptick in playing time off the bench.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Exits game due to ankle injury
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Camara (ankle) went back to the locker room late in the first quarter of Friday's game against the Jazz, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.
Camara rolled his ankle during the first quarter of Friday's game, and he went back to the locker room after being checked on by trainers. Deni Avdija should see a significant uptick in playing time off the bench for as long as Camara is sidelined.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Scores 17 points in loss
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Camara logged 17 points (6-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 137-131 loss to the Mavericks.
Camara's 17 points mark a new season best, and he knocked down a career-high five triples. Known as a defensive specialist, Camara is also picking it up on the offensive end lately. Over his past five games, he's averaging 10.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.0 three-pointers.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Limited run Wednesday
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Camara supplied eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 121-114 loss to the Pacers.
Camara battled some early foul trouble, limiting him to just 24 minutes. It's been an up-and-down season in terms of production, although his role has remained relatively consistent. He can contribute on both ends of the floor, albeit on low volume. Despite this effort, he should remain a serviceable asset moving forward.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Serviceable again in loss
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Camara finished with 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 109-99 loss to the Thunder.
Camara continues to be relatively consistent, be it on the offensive or defensive end of the court. Although his numbers won't jump off the page, he has been able to make the most of a favorable situation after being inserted into the starting lineup on Opening Night. In 31.8 minutes per game, Camara is averaging 9.1 points to go with 5.1 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.5 three-pointers.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Stuffs stat sheet in win
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Camara posted 16 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Monday's 118-100 victory over the Pelicans.
Camara surpassed the 15-point mark for the first time this season, but scoring figures aside, he delivered a strong fantasy performance due to his ability to contribute in multiple categories. Camara could use some consistency as a scorer given he's entrenched in a starting role, but even with those woes, he's averaging a respectable 9.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.8 steals per game in eight contests while averaging 30.6 minutes per tilt.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Scores 12 points
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Camara racked up 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Sunday's 125-103 victory over New Orleans.
Playing in his second season, Camara has been a key part of Portland's rotation early on this season. He's been productive across the board in fantasy leagues as well, posting averages of 9.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.7 three-pointers through three games.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Records double-double
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Camara notched 15 points (5-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block across 35 minutes in Wednesday's 111-100 preseason win over Ratiopharm Ulm.
Camara was one of three Portland players who logged more than 30 minutes in this outing, with Scoot Henderson and Rayan Rupert being the others, and he made the most of his time out there. Even though he wasn't particularly efficient, Camara delivered a solid stat line across the board and is showing he's more than ready for the start of the regular season against the Warriors on Oct. 23, regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Cleared for camp
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Portland general manager Joe Cronin said Monday that Camara (ribs) is good to go for training camp, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Camara suffered a fractured left rib and a small laceration in his kidney at the end of March, ending his rookie season early. The second-round pick out of Dayton showed a ton of promise, especially on the defensive end. In 70 regular-season appearances, Camara produced averages of 7.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 three-pointers in 24.8 minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Dealing with rib contusion
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Camara won't play in Friday's game against Miami due to a left rib contusion.
With Camara sidelined and Jerami Grant (hamstring) doubtful, Jabari Walker is a candidate to start at power forward and play heavy minutes. The severity of Camara's injury remains unclear, but his next chance to suit up will come Monday in Orlando.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Returns to starting unit
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Camara is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus Atlanta.
Camara will replace Jerami Grant (hamstring) in the starting five Wednesday. Camara is averaging 12.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 30.2 minutes across his last five starting appearances this season.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Starting Friday
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Camara (llness) will start at power forward in Friday's matchup with the Rockets, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Camara, who is returning from a two-game absence, figures to see a healthy workload with Jerami Grant (hamstring), Deandre Ayton (hand), Scoot Henderson (groin) and Jabari Walker (hip all sidelined.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Good to go Friday
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Camara (illness) will play in Friday's game versus Houston, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
This will be a relief to Portland, as they will be without Jerami Grant (hamstring), Deandre Ayton (hand), Scoot Henderson (groin), Jabari Walker (hip) and several others Friday. Camara missed the past two games for Portland, but he could see heavy minutes Friday if he's feeling up to it.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Listed as questionable
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Camara (illness) is questionable for Friday's game versus Houston.
Camara has missed the past two games for Portland, but he remains day-to-day. If Camara is unable to suit up Friday, Kris Murray would likely soak up the majority of his minutes.
