Portland Trail Blazers vs Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Portland Trail Blazers

With a 32-40 record, the Portland Trail Blazers are currently 4th in the Northwest division and 12th in the Western Conference. They are coming off a 116-129 loss against the Boston Celtics in their recent outing, after going on a four-game winning streak. The Trail Blazers closed within seven points, but couldn’t get any closer.

Shaedon Sharpe scored 23 points for the Trail Blazers, who are 2 ½ games behind Phoenix and Dallas in the race for 10th place in the Western Conference. Deni Avdija has been one of the key players in recent games for Portland. He scored 36 points in their recent victory against the Nuggets and will be expected to lead the offense in their upcoming game.

Offensively, The Portland Trail Blazers have been averaging 110.9 points per game and have a field goal percentage of 45.2% and a three-point efficiency of 34.7%. They average 23.7 assists per game, showcasing their limited playmaking capabilities. On average they shoot 76.9% from the free throw line.

Defensively, they average 5.4 blocks and 8.1 steals per game, while forcing 15.3 turnover per game. These stats show their ability to disrupt opponent plays. However, their rebounding at 44.5 remains a weak spot, while committing 19.3 fouls per game and allowing opponents to score 114.1 points per game.

Injury- Deandre Ayton, Robert Williams III, Jerami Grant. Sidy Cissoko.

Cleveland Cavaliers

With an impressive 57-14 record, the Cleveland Cavaliers are currently 1th in the Central division and 1th in the Eastern Conference. They are coming off a 120-91 win over the Utah Jazz in their recent outing. Cleveland outscored Utah 60-30 in the paint and exploited Utah’s poor transition defense, outscoring Jazz 22-9 in fastbreak points.

Jarrett Allen scored 18 points and Donovan Mitchell added 16, helping Cleveland snap a four-game losing streak, their longest skid this season. Six players scored in double figures for Cleveland helping the Cavaliers get back their winning form. Evan Mobley has been leading the team in assists for the past three games, with 10 or more in each. He also led the offense and had 31 points in their victory against Sacramento.

Offensively, the Cavaliers have been averaging 122.3 points per game and are effective at finishing around the rim, with a strong two-point shooting efficiency and 49.2% field goals. Their three-point shooting has been best in the league, currently sitting at 38.7%. They convert 78.7% from the free throw line and average 28.3 assists per game.

Defensively, the Cavaliers average 4.2 blocks and 8.2 steals per game, showcasing their ability to disrupt opposing offenses. They are particularly strong in protecting the paint, but their rebounding, averaging 45.0 boards per game, can sometimes leave them vulnerable to second-chance points. They also commit 18.2 fouls and 12.4 turnovers, leading the opponents to score 111.9 points per game on average.

Injury- Emoni Bates, Jaylon Tyson.

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Portland Trail Blazers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Match Prediction & Analysis

With the Trail Blazers hosting at the Moda Center, they have the home-court familiarity and are coming off a four-game winning streak, which shows their recent surge in form. However, the Cavaliers have been dominant on the road with a 27-9 record despite their recent road losses. Their disciplined half-court offense and strong interior defense could help the Cavaliers edge out a win.

The two teams have met once this season, with the Cavaliers winning that encounter 133-129 in overtime. The Portland Trail Blazers have won four of their last five home games, where they averaged 115.2 points. While the Cleveland Cavaliers have lost three of their last five road games, averaging 120.6 points.

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