Trail Blazers Battle Suns Amid 5-Game Losing Streak

As the Portland Trail Blazers face the Phoenix Suns, they aim to break their five-game losing streak. This matchup is critical for both teams in the Western Conference standings.

Game Overview

The Portland Trail Blazers are currently holding a record of 23-27, placing them 10th in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns sit at 30-20, ranked 7th. The game will take place in Portland, Oregon, on Tuesday at 11 p.m. EST.

Team Performance

• Portland Trail Blazers: 18-14 against Western Conference teams; 9-12 in games decided by 10 or more points.
• Phoenix Suns: 20-14 against Western Conference opponents; averaging 113.8 points per game.

The Blazers have struggled lately, showing a record of 4-6 in their last ten games. They average 110.1 points, 47.8 rebounds, and 21.6 assists per game during this stretch.

On the other hand, the Suns have achieved a 6-4 record over their last ten games, putting up 109.7 points per game with a shooting percentage of 44.9%.

Key Players

• For the Trail Blazers: Shaedon Sharpe has been a standout, scoring an average of 22.9 points over his last ten games. Donovan Clingan is shooting 51.8% and averaging 11.1 points.
• For the Suns: Dillon Brooks leads with 21.1 points per game. Collin Gillespie has been effective from beyond the arc, averaging 3.3 made 3-pointers in recent games.

Injury Report

Injuries have significantly affected both teams:

• Trail Blazers:
  • Deni Avdija: out (back)
  • Scoot Henderson: out (hamstring)
  • Matisse Thybulle: out (knee)
  • Jrue Holiday: out (personal)
  • Vit Krejci: out (ankle)
  • Kris Murray: out (back)
  • Damian Lillard: out for the season (achilles)
• Suns:
  • Jalen Green: out (hip)
  • Devin Booker: out (ankle)

Previous Matchup

The Suns and Trail Blazers have met once this season, with Phoenix emerging victorious. In their last encounter on November 19, the Suns secured a 127-110 win, led by Devin Booker’s 19-point performance.

This upcoming game presents an opportunity for the Trail Blazers to regain their momentum and break their losing streak against a competitive Suns team.