Denver Nuggets (47-24, third in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (41-30, sixth in the Western Conference) Portland; Sunday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Portland hosts the Denver Nuggets after Damian Lillard scored 41 points in the Trail Blazers' 118-117 loss to the Suns.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns Game Day Thread
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The Portland Trail Blazers face the Phoenix Suns on the second night of a road back-to-back after defeating the Utah Jazz. Although they have won five in a row, it is going to be a tough matchup for the Blazers, as the red-hot Suns have a 26-9 record at home. However, the Suns have dropped two of their last games, losing to the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. The Blazers must win one of their last two games in order to avoid the play-in.
Pregame: Peaking Blazers Meet Laboring Suns On Second Leg Of Back-To-Back
Postseason seeding is still at stake for both Portland and Phoenix in Thursday s crucial matchup.
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Postseason seeding is still at stake for both Portland and Phoenix in Thursday s crucial matchup.
Opponent: Phoenix Suns (48-21 overall, 6-4 overall)
Offensive Rating: 116.0 (seventh)
Broadcast: ESPN/NBC Sports Northwest
Point Spread: Phoenix -4.5
Over/Under: 235
Portland: Zach Collins (out), Nassir Little (questionable)
Primer: The Suns, struggling a bit recently, still have a shot to steal the top playoff seed in the West. Chris Paul, Devin Booker and company are just a game-and-a-half back of the Utah Jazz with three to play, their chances buoyed by owning the head-to-head tie-breaker – and the Blazers convincing victory over Utah on Wednesday during the first leg of an arduous back-to-back.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns Preview
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The Portland Trail Blazers finish up their last road game of the regular season tonight in Phoenix, taking on the Suns. It’s been a season of ups and downs, and in true Trail Blazer fashion, Portland is fighting hard for their spot in the playoffs. It might be starting to sound redundant, but this may be the most important game of the season for the Blazers.
Thursday, May 13 - 7:00 p.m. PT
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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz Game Day Thread
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The Portland Trail Blazers are in Salt Lake City tonight facing the Utah Jazz in their last road trip of the regular season. Currently, the Trail Blazers hold the 5th seed in the Western Conference, but the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t far behind. The last few games of the season are crucial, and starting off with a win tonight would be ideal.
The following information is courtesy of our Game Day Preview team.
Wednesday, May 12 - 6:30 p.m. PT