There is a remarkable hot streak going on for the Portland Trail Blazers. Will they be able to continue against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night?
Only once this season have the Blazers won three straight games, defeating the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday after defeating the Utah Jazz on Thursday. They actually only managed to do it once in the 2023–24 season, and that was on November 3, 2023.
The opposition to Portland has been dealing with its own problems.
In order to compete, Philadelphia (12–17) acquired Paul George, an All-Star forward, over the offseason. However, George has struggled in the 19 games he has played, averaging only 15.8 points on 40.4% shooting, and has missed 10 games.
Joel Embiid, the former MVP center, has also had trouble playing due to injuries. Despite just playing in ten games, he is scoring 22.4 points and pulling down 6.8 rebounds each time. That is far lower than his lifetime averages of 11.8 and 27.8.
The 76ers are 9-3 after a 3-14 start to the season. A 118-114 victory at Boston on Christmas Day to begin a six-game journey that includes a stop in Portland is the high point of the team’s current three-game winning run.
Embiid’s availability for Saturday night is uncertain. When he plays, the 76ers are 5-5 this season. However, he has played in four straight victories for them.
This depends on Embiid’s availability, according to the prediction. The Blazers will find it challenging to contain Tyrese Maxey, George, and Embiid if he plays. The Blazers would definitely have a shot here if Embiid sits.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Portland Trail Blazers
What: Monday at 7 p.m., Trail Blazers (11-20) versus. 76ers (12-17).
Where: Moda Center.
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: 76ers -250 | POR +205
Over/Under: 223.5 | Spread: POR +5.5
INJURIES
Blazers: Jerami Grant (facial injury), Tomani Camara (left foot strain), and Dalano Banton (left hip contusion) are dubious.Matisse Thybulle is out due to a sprained right ankle.
76ers: Eric Gordon (left oral surgery), Joel Embiid (left foot sprain/right sinus fracture), and Andre Drummond (left toe sprain) are all doubtful.Jared McCain (left knee meniscus surgery) and KJ Martin (left foot stress response) are not available.
UPCOMING
The Blazers will play the Los Angeles Lakers (18-13) on Thursday to begin a five-game journey.
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