POR vs ATL Dream11 Prediction: In an inter-conference matchup, the Portland Trail Blazers will face the Atlanta Hawks tomorrow at the Moda Center arena. This marks their first meeting of the season, with the Blazers seeking to improve their performance and secure a win on their home court.
Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks are striving for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and boast a respectable away record of 13-18. They will aim to clinch a victory in this road game to bolster their postseason aspirations.
POR vs ATL Basketball Details
- Date: Thursday, 14th March 2024
- Time:7:30 AM IST
- How to Watch Live: Sports 18, Jio Cinema
- Location: N Center Ct St, Portland
- Arena: Moda Center
Portland Trail Blazers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
Portland Trail Blazers (18-46)
The Portland Trail Blazers currently sit second to last in the conference league table, as they lost nine games out of their last 12 matches. However, they recently lost their last match against the Celtics at home by 121-99, as Deandre Ayton had a double-double performance, scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds but was unable to secure a win for the team.
The Blazers are third worst in the league in terms of scoring average per game (108), a reflection of their poor offensive performance this season. They rank 17th in the NBA in terms of defensive efficiency, allowing opponents to score an average of 116.1 points per game. Anfernee Simons, who leads Portland with 22.7 points and 5.4 assists per game, has become an outstanding player for the squad. Jerami Grant averages 21 points per game, and Deandre Ayton contributes double-doubles of 14.9 points per game and 10.9 rebounds per game, making them important players to watch for the Blazers.
Atlanta Hawks (29-35)
The Atlanta Hawks are currently in 10th place in the conference league table, as they won only five games out of their last 10 matches. They lost against the New Orleans Pelicans by 116-103 at a home game, which was led by Bogdan Bogdanovic who put in 25 Points and 7 assists and Dejounte Murray put in a double-double performance of 23 Points and 11 assists but was unable to secure a win for the team.
Atlanta Hawks are 5th best in the league in offensive efficiency as they average 119.6 points per game. But defensively they are the exact opposite, as they are second worst in the league allowing opponents 121.5 points to score. Their only star player Trae Young is putting up a crazy performance this season averaging 26.4 points and 10.8 assists per game. Following him, Dejounte Murray helped the Hawks with 21.8 points and 5.8 assists, while Clint Capela with 11.2 Points and 10.4 rebounds.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Atlanta Hawks 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.
ATL (Hawks): Saddiq Bey, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Kobe Bufkin, Clint Capela, Bruno Fernando, Trent Forrest, AJ Griffin, Mouhamed Gueye, De’Andre Hunter, Jalen Johnson, Seth Lundy, Garrison Mathews, Wesley Matthews, Patty Mills, Dejounte Murray, Miles Norris, Onyeka Okongwu, Trae Young.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Atlanta Hawks Injuries
POR (Blazers): Moses Brown (Wrist Injury), Robert Williams III (Ligament-out for season), Jabari Walker (hip injury), Malcolm Brogdon (elbow injury),
ATL (Hawks): Kobe Bufkin (thumb injury), Saddiq Bey (left ACL), Seth Lundy (back injury), Onyeka Okongwu (toe injury), Trae Young (finger injury).
Portland Trail Blazers vs Atlanta Hawks Head To Head
POR (Blazers): 6 games Won
ATL (Hawks): 4 games won
POR vs ATL Fantasy Basketball Leaders
Points: Anfernee Simons (22.7) vs Trae Young (26.4)
Rebounds: Deandre Ayton (10.9) vs Clint Capela (10.4)
Assists: Malcolm Brogdon (5.5) vs Trae Young (10.8)
Steals: Matisse Thybulle (1.8) vs Dejounte Murray (1.4)
Blocks: Matisse Thybulle (0.80) vs Clint Capela (1.5)
Free Throw%: Anfernee Simons (91.2) vs Bogdan Bogdanovic (91.67)
Field Goal Percentage%: Jerami Grant (45.1) vs Jalen Jhonson (52.2)
Three Point Percentage%: Malcolm Brogdon (41.2) vs De’Andre Hunter (41.9)
POR vs ATL Dream11 Prediction Team
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