Update: Anfernee Simons, a guard for the Blazers, will not play against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night due to an elbow injury. Moving forwardCenter Deandre Ayton and Deni Avdija will return to the starting lineup. Shaedon Sharpe refuses to turn on.
The Portland Trail Blazers are just one defeat away from matching their season-long losing streak.
At 6 p.m. on Sunday, the Blazers, who have lost five straight games, take on the Chicago Bulls.
The Blazers’ longest six-game losing skid, which includes a 141-99 loss to the Utah Jazz at home, lasted from December 1 to December 15. Other losses, however, were by two, seven, nine, and six points.
The closest home loss during this current run was 18 points, while there have been four blowout home losses totaling 90 points.
During the first four games of a five-game home stand, Portland’s offense struggled, scoring 104 points, which is 29th in the NBA.
The defense of the Chicago Bulls might be useful. In terms of defensive rating (115.4), they are ranked 23rd.
Prediction: The Blazers should win since their offense should perform well and their defense isn’t very good. But guard Anfernee Simons will miss the Blazers game due to an elbow injury.
The Chicago Bulls vs. Portland Trail Blazers
What: Sunday, 6 p.m., Trail Blazers (13-28) vs. Bulls (18-24).
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: CHI -265 | POR +215
Over/Under: 237.5 | Spread: POR +6.5
INJURIES
Blazers: Deandre Ayton (lower back pain) and Deni Avdija (right ankle injury) are likely.Robert Williams III (rest), Donovan Clingan (right ankle sprain), Matisse Thybulle (right ankle sprain), and Anfernee Simons (right elbow strain) are not available.
Bulls: Zach LaVine is likely to have tendinitis in his right patella tendon.Lonzo Ball (right quadriceps contusion injury management) and Talen Horton-Tucker (left knee sprain) are dubious.Jevon Carter’s sickness raises questions.Chris Duarte is out for personal reasons, as is Torrey Craig, who has a right ankle sprain and a right calf contusion.
UPCOMING
The Blazers will play the Miami Heat (20–20) at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday to begin a three-game trip.
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