Update: Toumani Camara, Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant, and Deni Avdija will start alongside Donovan Clingan.
LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, who were previously listed as questionable, will not be playing for the Hornets.
This season, the Portland Trail Blazers have failed to win four straight games. At the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, that might be different.
Like the Orlando Magic did in their 101-79 loss to the Blazers on Thursday, the Hornets (11-29) will hobble into this game.
LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, two Hornets players, are dubious. Tre Mann, Grant Williams, and Brandon Miller are not present.
However, Portland is scheduled to play the second of a back-to-back. However, after putting on their greatest defensive display of the year, they seemed to leave Orlando feeling energized.
When asked what the squad needs to do to win against the Hornets, player Jabari Walker told reporters, “Just copy and paste.” Consider our performance tonight, which included attacking energy in addition to defense and ball movement. Try doing the same thing, please. Let’s see if we can get as near as we can while watching this movie.
During the contest, Walker got six steals.
In lieu of Deandre Ayton, Blazers center Robert Williams III started against the Magic and finished with eight points, twelve rebounds, and four blocks. Williams will miss Friday due to discomfort in his right hand.
Ayton is also absent. Donovan Clingan, a rookie center, seems likely, though.
The Blazers are the superior team, according to my prediction. Portland should roll if Ball is out for the Hornets. However, this game might come down to the last second if he and Bridges play. especially since the top three centers for the Blazers are out.
LINKS
At Orlando, the Trail Blazers created a defensive masterpiece.
Banchero is confused by the Trail Blazers defense in their resounding victory at Magic
CHARLOTTE HORNETS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
What: Friday at 4 p.m., Trail Blazers (16-28) vs. Hornets (11-29).
Where: Charlotte’s Spectrum 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: CHA -218 | POR +180
POR +5.5 Spread | Over/Under: 220
INJURIES
Blazers: Kris Murray (chest contusion), Anfernee Simons (lower back pain), Tomani Camara (illness), and Donovan Clingan (left ankle injury) are available.Robert Williams III (right hand discomfort), Deandre Ayton (right knee soreness), and Matisse Thybulle (right ankle strain) will not play on Friday.
Hornets: Cody Martin (left groin tightness) and Seth Curry (right ankle injury) are likely to be sidelined.Grant Williams (right ACL repair), Tre Mann (disc irritation), Brandon Miller (left wrist ligament repair), Miles Bridges (lower back spasms), and LaMelo Ball (right wrist sprain) are not available.
UPCOMING
The Blazers’ seven-game homecoming begins Sunday at 3 p.m. against the Oklahoma City Thunder (36-8).
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