Sidy Cissoko scores season-high 17 points vs OKC – and he's starting for Portland
Sidy Cissoko dropped a season-high 17 points vs OKC, and he's in Portland's starting lineup. Grabe, the bench is paying off!
By YouScoop Desk · · 1 min read
The gist
- Sidy Cissoko scored a season-high 17 points against OKC for the Portland Trail Blazers.
- He is listed among Portland's starters, alongside Lillard, Avdija, Camara and Clingan.
- The Blazers moved Scoot Henderson out of the starting lineup against the Thunder.
Why it matters
Cissoko's 17 points were the highest total of his season so far, which is a big moment for any player. Sources also describe him as rewarding the trust placed in him, so Filipino fans following the Blazers have a new name to watch.
Sidy Cissoko had a night to remember for the Portland Trail Blazers, scoring a season-high 17 points against OKC. For a player who had been putting in solid work off the bench, that is a big jump.
The scoring night came with more news, because Cissoko was also named in Portland's starting lineup. NBC Sports listed him alongside Lillard, Avdija, Camara and Clingan as the Blazers' starters.
He was not the only lineup change. Blazer's Edge reported that Portland moved Scoot Henderson out of the starting lineup against the Thunder, and CBS Sports also noted that Henderson was not starting on Tuesday.
Why the Start Stands Out
Cissoko's season-high 17 points came at a moment when Portland was shuffling its lineup. ESPN also covered one of his plays, where he fought off a defender for an and-1.
Rip City Project described Cissoko as the Blazers' unsung hero, saying he is rewarding Joe Cronin's trust. That description fits a player who earned his spot by making the most of his minutes.
He has been part of the Portland rotation with a few different roles, and this game shows how quickly those roles can change. The sources do not say how long he will stay in the starting five.
What happens next for Cissoko and the Blazers is not yet known. The sources do not say if he will keep his starting role in the next games, or if Henderson will return to the first unit.
So, are you surprised by Sidy Cissoko's 17-point night, or did you already see him as the Blazers' unsung hero?
Background
Before this, Cissoko was giving solid output off the bench for Portland. The Blazers also moved Scoot Henderson out of the starting lineup for their game against the Thunder.
Sources
This story is written in our own words from reports by RotoWire, NBC Sports, ESPN, Rip City Project and ESPN Philippines. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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