A Western Conference clash between the Phoenix Suns and the Portland Trail Blazers is set to unfold at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
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On Tuesday, December 19, the 2023-24 NBA season unfolds with a Western Conference clash between the Phoenix Suns and the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The game is set to commence at 10:00 PM ET.
Phoenix encounters Portland once again in their second meeting of the season. In their previous matchup on November 21, the Suns secured a 120-107 victory over the Trail Blazers, surpassing the 12.5-point home-favorite spread, and the total points scored exceeded 223.5. This time, Phoenix enters as a 7-point favorite on the road, with the total set at 232.0 points.
For the Trail Blazers, Williams will not be playing the game due to a knee injury. As for the Suns, Beal (ankle injury), Lee (knee injury), and Okogie (hip injury) will be sitting this one out. Besides, Allen could also be unavailable due to a hamstring injury.
Halting a two-game losing streak last Sunday, the Phoenix Suns (14-12; 10-15-1 ATS) secured a hard-fought 112-108 win over the Washington Wizards, surpassing the 13-point home-favorite spread. This marked their third victory in the last nine games, with the Suns overcoming a 16-point deficit and limiting the Wizards to a mere 19 points in the fourth quarter.
Facing Washington, the Suns struggled from long range, making only 7 of their 31 attempts beyond the arc. However, they dominated the rebounding battle, securing a 54-44 advantage, with Jusuf Nurkic leading the effort with 17 boards. Kevin Durant contributed 28 points on 11-for-24 shooting, while Devin Booker posted 27 points along with eight assists.
Fresh from a 118-114 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, the Portland Trail Blazers (6-19; 12-13 ATS) are contending with a seven-game losing streak, including the fourth consecutive defeat on their home court. However, they managed to cover a 6-point spread, putting an end to a two-game ATS downturn.
Facing a deficit of up to 22 points against Golden State, Portland showcased a solid shooting performance, making 47.1% of their field goals, including 13 successful shots out of 35 from beyond the arc. They were also proficient from the foul line, converting 21 of their 23 attempts. Despite their offensive efforts, the Blazers struggled to make crucial stops in the closing moments. Jerami Grant led Portland with an impressive stat line of 30 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, while Anfernee Simmons contributed 24 points along with seven assists.
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