The Portland Trail Blazers, who have a four-game winning streak and are coming off a 3-0 trip, will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday afternoon in their most difficult home stand of the season.
On November 1st, the Blazers fell 137-114 at home against the Thunder, and on November 20th, they lost 109-99 away from home.
The Blazers only trailed by one point going into the fourth quarter thanks to an outstanding defensive effort against the Thunder.
Portland has recently played excellent defense, giving up 96 points per game in their last four wins. However, it is unlikely that Portland’s defense will withstand the Thunder.
Oklahoma City has the highest defensive rating (103.7), the highest net rating (plus-12.3), and the sixth-highest offensive rating (116).
With 32 points per game, Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the NBA.
Forecast: The Thunder will prevail. You don’t require an explanation.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Portland Trail Blazers
What: Sunday at 3 p.m., Trail Blazers (17-28) vs. Thunder (36-8).
Where: Moda Center.
Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM) is the radio station.
TV channel: KATU (Portland, antenna: 2.2). Xfinity: 1170 and 302. 688-1 is DirecTV.KUNP (antenna: 47.1). 16, 302, 1170 Xfinity. Spectrum: 184; DirecTV: 47.
Rip City TV Network is the way to watch. An HDTV antenna on your local ABC affiliate (Charge 2.2 in Portland) will allow you to watch this game live for free even if you don’t have cable. These antennas cost about $20 and are very simple to install. You may get one at your neighborhood Fred Meyer or Bi-Mart, or you can buy one online from Amazon or Walmart and have it delivered right to your house. Here are some guidelines for configuring an HDTV antenna on your TV or other display. Use the channel finder here to learn more about the channel that Rip City TV Network is available on in your area.
DraftKings/Oregon Lottery (ODDS)
Moneyline: OKC -650 | POR +470
Over/Under: 225.5 | Spread: POR +11.5
INJURIES
Blazers: Matisse Thybulle (right ankle injury) and Deandre Ayton (right knee pain) will not play on Friday.
Thunder: Cason Wallace is available due to a nasal fracture.Ajay Mitchell (right toe surgery), Nikola Topic (left knee surgery), Luguentz Dort (right knee pain), and Chet Holmgren (right iliac fracture) are
UPCOMING
Tuesday at 7 p.m., the Blazers take on the Milwaukee Bucks and Damian Lillard.
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