At the Moda Center, the Portland Trail Blazers may defeat the Orlando Magic Thursday night to complete their second season sweep.
Tuesday night’s 125-112 victory at the Moda Center gave the Blazers a 2-0 sweep of the Milwaukee Bucks.
On January 23, the Blazers defeated Orlando 101-79.
After losing to the Blazers, the struggling Magic, who have dropped eight of their last ten games, defeated the Detroit Pistons 121-113.
After losing to Miami 125-119 in overtime on Monday to start a six-game trip, Orlando will travel to the West to play the Blazers.
With Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner no longer subject to the minute restrictions they faced when playing for the Blazers, the Magic should benefit from two days off.
With an offensive rating of 102.5 (27th) this season, the Magic have had a difficult offensive campaign. In terms of defensive three-point field goal percentage (37.2%), Orlando is ranked 23rd.
Portland shot 44.1% (30 of 68) in its last two games, while ranking 28th in three-point shooting (34.1%).
There are doubts about Jerami Grant, which
Forecast: The Blazers have been playing excellent defense and shooting well. You have to choose them against a struggling team at home.
ORLANDO MAGIC VS. PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
What: Thursday at 7 p.m., Trail Blazers (18-29) versus. Magic (24-24).
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: ORL -205 | POR +170
Over/Under: 210.5 | Spread: POR +5
INJURIES
Blazers: Jerami Grant is doubtful due to a sprained right ankle.Matisse Thybulle is out due to a sprained right ankle.
Magic: Gary Harris is likely to have a left hamstring strain.Jalen Suggs is dubious due to a left quad contusion.Moritz Wagner is out due to an ACL tear in his left knee.
UPCOMING
On Saturday and Monday, the Blazers take on the Phoenix Suns at 7 p.m.
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