POR vs MIN Dream11 Prediction: In a Western Conference match-up, the Portland Trail Blazers will host the Minnesota Timberwolves tomorrow at the Moda Center. This marks the third meeting between the two teams, with the Timberwolves emerging victorious in the first two encounters. They will aim to secure another win on the road.
Meanwhile, the struggling Blazers, who hold a 9-16 home record, will seek revenge against the Timberwolves, leveraging their home advantage in this game.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Preview
Portland Trail Blazers (15-38)
The Portland Trail Blazers currently sit second to last in the conference league table, as they are on a five-game losing streak. However, they recently lost their last match against the Timberwolves at home by 121-109, as Deandre Ayton scored 22 points but was unable to secure a win for the team.
Offensively, the Blazers have struggled this season, averaging 108.3 points per game, which ranks them second to last in the league. Defensively, they allow opponents to score an average of 116.5 points per contest, placing them 17th in the NBA. Anfernee Simons has emerged as a standout player for Portland, leading the team with 23.2 points per game and 5.2 assists per game. Deandre Ayton’s contribution of 10.5 rebounds per game and Jerami Grant’s average of 21.3 points per game make them key players to watch for the Blazers.
Minnesota Timberwolves (38-16)
The Minnesota Timberwolves currently hold the first position in the Western Conference league table with on three-game winning streak. Despite winning only seven out of their last 10 matches, they boast an impressive away record of 19-11. While their offence ranks 20th in the league with an average of 113.7 points per game, the Timberwolves excel defensively, leading the NBA by allowing opponents only 107.1 points per game. They maintain an average scoring differential of 6.7 points more than their opponents.
Anthony Edwards leads the Timberwolves with impressive stats, averaging 25.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 5.2 three-pointers per game. Rudy Gobert contributes with a double-double average of 13.7 points and 12.5 rebounds per game. Other key players include Karl-Anthony Towns, averaging 22.6 points and 8.5 rebounds, and Mike Conley, who leads the team with 10.7 points and 6.5 assists per game, the highest in the team.
POR vs MIN Basketball Match Info
- Date: Friday, 16th February 2024
- Time:8:30 AM IST
- How to Watch Live: Sports 18, Jio Cinema
- Location: N Center Ct St, Portland
- Arena: Moda Center
Portland Trail Blazer vs Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups
POR (Blazers): Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant, Shaedon Sharpe, Malcolm Brogdon, Deandre Ayton, Scoot Henderson, Duop Reath, Jabari Walker, Skylar Mays, Toumani Camara, Robert Williams III, Matisse Thybulle, Kris Murray, Moses Brown, Jamaree Bouyea, Justin Minaya, Rayan Rupert, Ish Wainright.
MIN (Timberwolves): Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Kyle Anderson, Troy Brown Jr., Jaylen Clark, Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Luka Garza, Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels, Jordan McLaughlin, Leonard Miller, Shake Milton, Josh Minott, Wendell Moore Jr., Daishen Nix, Naz Reid, Karl-Anthony Towns.
Portland Trail Blazer vs Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries
POR (Blazers): Moses Brown (Wrist Injury), Robert Williams III (Ligament-out for season), Shaedon Sharpe (Thigh injury), Malcolm Brogdon (elbow injury), Rayan Rupert (ankle injury)
MIN (Timberwolves): Jaylen Clark (Achilles)
POR vs MIN Head-To-Head (Last 10 H2H Matchups)
POR (Blazers): 3 games Won
MIN (Timberwolves): 7 Games Won
Portland Trail Blazer vs Minnesota Timberwolves Fantasy Leaders
Points: Anfernee Simons (23.2) vs Anthony Edwards (26.1)
Rebounds: Deandre Ayton (10.5) vs Rudy Gobert (12.5)
Assists: Malcolm Brogdon (5.5) vs Mike Conley (6.5)
Steals: Matisse Thybulle (1.6) vs Anthony Edwards (1.3)
Blocks: Matisse Thybulle (0.80) vs Rudy Gobert (2.1)
Free Throw%: Anfernee Simons (91.2) vs Mike Conley (91.8)
Field Goal Percentage%: Jerami Grant (45.7) vs Rudy Gobert (51.6)
Three Point Percentage%: Malcolm Brogdon (41.2) vs Mike Conley (44.1)
POR vs MIN Dream11 Prediction Team
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