The Portland Trail Blazers are set to host the Cleveland Cavaliers in an NBA matchup on Sunday at the Moda Center. This game will be pivotal for both teams, with the Blazers looking to break a four-game losing streak while the Cavaliers aim to bounce back after a recent loss.
The details for the matchup are as follows:
– **Teams**: Portland Trail Blazers (23-26) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (29-21)
– **Date and Time**: Sunday, February 1, at 6 p.m.
– **Location**: Moda Center, Portland
– **Radio**: Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM)
– **TV Broadcast**: KUNP (Antenna 47.1; Xfinity: 16, 302, 1170; DirecTV: 47; Spectrum: 184)
– **Streaming**: BlazerVision offers streaming for 76 out of 82 games this season for an annual fee of $120.
As for the betting odds, the Cleveland Cavaliers are favored with a moneyline of -155 against the Blazers at +130, with a spread of CLE -3.5 and an over/under set at 229.5.
The Trail Blazers are in need of a turnaround following a challenging East Coast trip. They suffered three losses, culminating in a season-low defeat of 127-97 against the New York Knicks on Friday night. Notably, this marked the first time this season that rookie Toumani Camara finished without scoring. Deni Avdija struggled as well, contributing only 11 points on a tough shooting night.
This game occurs at the beginning of a five-game homestand for the Blazers, where they aim to improve their home record, currently at 13-11. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are coming off a strong performance this season, having won seven of their last nine games, although their five-game winning streak was recently halted by a loss to the Phoenix Suns. Donovan Mitchell still delivered a noteworthy performance with 16 points and six assists, despite facing difficulties managing the ball, resulting in eight turnovers for his team.
In terms of injuries, the Blazers have several key players on the sidelines including Damian Lillard and Scoot Henderson, while Deni Avdija’s status is uncertain. On the Cavaliers’ side, they are dealing with injuries to Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, which could influence their game strategy.
This will be the second meeting between these two teams this season; the Blazers previously triumphed over the Cavaliers 122-110 in December. As both teams head into this matchup, the Blazers will be hopeful to capitalize on their home court advantage while the Cavaliers look to regain their winning momentum.
Following this game, the Trail Blazers will face the Phoenix Suns at the Moda Center on Tuesday evening.