The last time the Portland Trail Blazers faced the Memphis Grizzlies, their opponent on Monday night, they were humiliated.
On November 10, the Blazers lost 134-89 at home after shooting 4 of 42 from three-point range and committing 24 turnovers.
For the Blazers, the defeat was a wake-up call. Since then, they have won four of six games, including one on Saturday at Houston and two over Minnesota.
All of a sudden, the Blazers (7-10) don’t seem to be a team interested in Cooper Flagg, a freshman at Duke who is predicted to be the first choice in the 2025 NBA draft.
They are only two games away from 10th place, the final play-in slot, despite being 13th in the Western Conference. The Blazers are ranked 22nd in the NBA league standings.
Naturally, there is still a lot of basketball to be played, beginning with a rematch with the Grizzlies.
They may be able to re-sign standout guard Ja Morant after winning three of their last four games. He has a dubious rating. Although it was terrifying, Morant and guard Desmond Bane were not there at the Portland blowout.
Since then, Bane has come back and is playing well. The Blazers’ challenge would become even more challenging if Morant were added.
The rookie centers for both teams will be absent. Zach Edey of Memphis has a sprained left ankle, and Donovan Clingan is sidelined for the Blazers due to a sprained knee.
Prediction: The Blazers’ Anfernee Simons is clicking once more. At the Rockets on Saturday, he scored 71 points with Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant.
However, the Blazers’ top interior defender, Clingan, will not be playing. Memphis is likely to capitalize and win.
MEMPHIS GRIZZLY PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
What: Monday at 5 p.m., Trail Blazers (7-10) at. Grizzlies (10-7).
Where: Memphis’ FedExForum.
Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM) is the radio station.
Channel: KATU Charge Portland has an antenna of 2.2. Comcast: 1170 and 302. 688-1 is DirecTV. Dish: available on January 1.
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: MEM -360 | POR +285
POR +8 Spread | Over/Under: 226
INJURIES
Blazers: Kris Murray (bruised sternum) and Scoot Henderson (back strain) are dubious.Doubt surrounds Deandre Ayton’s right index finger.Both Mattisse Thybulle (right ankle sprain) and Donovan Clingan (left knee sprain) are out.
Grizzlies: Ja Morant is doubtful due to an injury in his right hip and pelvic muscles.Vince Williams Jr. (right ankle sprain), Zach Edey (left ankle sprain), and GG Jackson (right fifth metatarsal repair) are not available.
UPCOMING
The Blazers play the Indiana Pacers (6–10) on Wednesday at 4 p.m. to wrap up their five-game trip.
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