POR vs DET Match Prediction: The Portland Trail Blazers and the Detroit Pistons, the two bottom teams, will face each other in an Inter-Conference battle tomorrow at the Moda Center arena. This marks their second matchup, with the Blazers winning the initial battle 101-110 on the road. With this match being at home for the Blazers, they aim to capitalize on home advantage and secure another win.
On the other hand, the Detroit Pistons have struggled significantly this season, particularly on the road, where they hold a 3-20 record. Seeking revenge, the Pistons will aim to secure an important win in this matchup against the Blazers.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Detroit Pistons Preview
Portland Trail Blazers (15-35)
The Portland Trail Blazers currently sit second to last in the conference league table but have shown signs of improvement by winning five out of their last 11 matches. However, they recently suffered back-to-back losses against the Denver Nuggets on the Nuggets’ home court. Returning home to face the last-ranked team in the NBA presents an opportunity for the Blazers to regain their winning momentum.
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 117.3 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.
Detroit Pistons (07-43)
The Detroit Pistons currently hold the last position in their conference league and in the entire NBA, having won only 7 games out of 43 matches played. They endured a 28-game losing streak, which stands as the franchise’s longest and is tied for the league’s longest with the Sixers. However, they managed to break this streak by winning their last game against the Kings with a score of 133-120 on the Kings’ home court, with Jaden Ivey leading the charge with 37 points.
Cade Cunningham has been a standout performer for the Pistons, averaging a team-high 22.4 points and 7.4 assists per game. Bojan Bogdanovic adds to the scoring with an average of 20.3 points, shooting an impressive 41.5% from behind the arc. Jalen Duren has been consistent with double-doubles, averaging 13.9 points and 11.6 rebounds per game, while Jaden Ivey contributes 15.2 points per game.
POR vs DET Basketball Game Info
- Date: Friday, 9th 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 Blazers vs Detroit Pistons 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.
DET (Pistons): Killian Hayes, Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Bojan Bogdanovic, Ausar Thompson, Isaiah Stewart, Marvin Bagley, Jalen Duren, Marcus Sasser, Stanley Umude, Jared Rhoden, Monte Morris, Alec Burks, Joe Harris, Malcolm Cazalon, Isaiah Livers, Kevin Knox, James Wiseman
Portland Trail Blazers vs Detroit Pistons Injuries
POR (Blazers): Moses Brown (Wrist Injury), Robert Williams III (Ligament-out for season), Shaedon Sharpe (Thigh injury)
DET (Pistons): Isaiah Stewart (ankle Injury), Cade Cunningham (knee injury), Bojan Bogdanovic (calf injury)
Portland Trail Blazers vs Detroit Pistons H2H
POR (Blazers): 9 games Won
DET (Pistons): 1 games won
Portland Trail Blazers vs Detroit Pistons Fantasy Leaders
Points: Anfernee Simons (23.2) vs Cade Cunningham (22.4)
Rebounds: Deandre Ayton (10.5) vs Jalen Duren (11.6)
Assists: Malcolm Brogdon (5.5) vs Cade Cunningham (7.5)
Steals: Matisse Thybulle (1.6) vs Cade Cunningham (1.0)
Blocks: Matisse Thybulle (0.80) vs Ausar Thompson (1.0)
Free Throw%: Anfernee Simons (90.3) vs Alec Burks (90.3)
Field Goal Percentage%: Jerami Grant (46.1) vs Marvin Bagley III (59.1)
Three Point Percentage%: Malcolm Brogdon (41.2) vs Bojan Bogdanovic (41.5)
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