Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Portland Trail Blazers

With a 30-39 record, the Portland Trail Blazers are currently 4th in the Northwest division and 12th in the Western Conference. They are coming off a 112-97 win over the Washington Wizards for their second consecutive victory following a five-game slide. Anfernee Simons scored 30 points where he shot 10 for 17, including 5 of 11 from 3-point range and made all five of his free throws. The Blazers have now improved to 18-16 at home and moved within three games of Dallas for the final play-in spot in the Western Conference.

Offensively, The Portland Trail Blazers have been averaging 110.6 points per game and have a field goal percentage of 45.2% and a three-point efficiency of 34.6%, highlighting their inefficiencies in scoring. They average 23.6 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 8.0 steals per game, while forcing 15.4 turnover per game. These stats show their ability to disrupt opponent plays. However, their rebounding at 44.2 remains a weak spot, while committing 19.5 fouls per game and allowing opponents 114.2 points per game.

Anfernee Simons leads the team in scoring averaging 19.5 points per game and is crucial to their offensive rhythm. He is expected to lead the team on offense for their upcoming game. Injury- Deandre Ayton, Robert Williams III, Jerami Grant. Sidy Cissoko, Toumani Camara, Jabari Walker.

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Memphis Grizzlies

With a 43-26 record, the Memphis Grizzlies are 2nd in the Southwest division and 5th in the Western Conference. They are coming off a 122-132 loss against the Sacramento Kings in their last outing. Desmond Bane scored a season-high 44 points for the Grizzlies and played its second consecutive game without injured guard Ja Morant. Memphis put up a good fight even without their best player, an encouraging start to their long road trip of the season. The Grizzlies are 18-15 on the road this season and their performance in this trip will be crucial for their standings.

Offensively, the Grizzlies have been averaging 122.7 points per game and have been shooting 48.2% field goals, including a three-point efficiency of around 36.6%. They average 28.9 assists, which showcases their ability to move the ball and create chances effectively and they have been shooting 78.1% on average from the free throw line.

Defensively, they leverage strong rebounding (averaging 47.6 per game) and a top-tier shot-blocking presence of 5.9 blocks. The Grizzlies are effective at contesting shots in the paint and creating turnovers but struggle to defend the perimeter consistently, allowing opponents 116.8 points per game. Their 9.0 steals showcase their ability to disrupt opponent plays.

Players like Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr are expected to lead the offense. Bane stretches the floor with his three-point shooting while also providing reliable perimeter defense and Jackson is a primary scoring option and an elite rim protector. Injury- Santi Aldama, Zyon Pullin, Scotty Pippen Jr, Ja Morant.

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The Blazers must improve their defensive rotations and limit Memphis transition points. They will need to rely on efficient ball movement and capitalize on any offensive mismatches. Whereas, the Grizzlies will look to maintain their high-tempo style and aggressive defense. Keeping pressure on the ball and forcing turnovers could lead to easy fast-break points.

Memphis has consistently won close games and their head-to-head record against Portland has favoured them, with a 2-0 advantage coming into this series. The Trail Blazers won two in their past four home games and averaged 110.5 points per game. While the Grizzlies have won two in their past three road games, averaging 117 points per game.

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