Portland Defends Home Win Streak Against Denver
Portland Trail Blazers are set to host the Denver Nuggets in Portland, Oregon. The game is scheduled for Friday at 10 p.m. EST. Portland aims to extend its home win streak to four games.
Current Standings
The Denver Nuggets hold a record of 35 wins and 21 losses, placing them fourth in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers have a record of 27 wins and 29 losses, positioning them in 10th place.
Matchup Overview
This matchup will mark the second encounter between the two teams this season. In their previous meeting on November 1, the Trail Blazers secured a narrow victory, beating the Nuggets 109-107. Deni Avdija played a pivotal role, scoring 23 points in that game.
Team Offense and Defense
- Portland Trail Blazers: Averaging 116.3 points per game.
- Denver Nuggets: Allowing 116.3 points per game.
- Offensive Rebounds: Portland ranks second in the NBA, averaging 14.3 offensive rebounds per game, led by Donovan Clingan with 4.7 offensive boards.
Recent Performance
Last 10 Games
Both teams have had mixed results recently, each posting a record of 4-6.
- Trail Blazers:
- Averaging 117.4 points.
- 49.3 rebounds and 26.0 assists.
- Shooting 46.2% from the field.
- Nuggets:
- Averaging 118.4 points.
- 44.4 rebounds and 27.4 assists.
- Shooting 48.6% from the field.
Injury Updates
Both teams are dealing with injuries that may impact their performance:
- Trail Blazers:
- Matisse Thybulle: Out (knee)
- Robert Williams III: Day to day (knee)
- Shaedon Sharpe: Out (calf)
- Kris Murray: Day to day (back)
- Damian Lillard: Out for the season (Achilles)
- Nuggets:
- Tamar Bates: Out (foot)
- Aaron Gordon: Out (hamstring)
- Peyton Watson: Out (hamstring)
Looking Ahead
As the Trail Blazers aim to defend their home win streak against the Nuggets, fans can expect an exciting matchup. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in the competitive Western Conference.
