Warriors and Blazers Matchup for Play-Ins
Tip-Off, Betting Lines, Live Stream, Injury Reports and More
Golden State Warriors (53-29) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (46-36)
The tenth-seeded Blazers will host the ninth-seeded Warriors in a play-in tournament game on Tuesday in a bid to secure a spot in the playoffs. Golden State has won three of the four meetings with Portland in the regular season, including a 123-109 victory at the Moda Center back on March 24.
Betting Lines
According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Warriors are favored by just 3.5 points on the road. The over/under is set at 227.5 points.
Live Stream
The game will be televised on TNT and streamed live on Sling TV.
Injury Reports
Warriors: James Wiseman (knee) and Klay Thompson (Achilles) are out. Andre Iguodala (hip) is probable.
Blazers: CJ McCollum (foot) is out. Jusuf Nurkic (foot) is probable.
What to Watch For
The Warriors are led by Stephen Curry, who is averaging 25.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game this season. Curry is one of the best shooters in NBA history and is capable of taking over a game at any time.
The Blazers are led by Damian Lillard, who is averaging 27.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game this season. Lillard is one of the most clutch players in the league and is capable of making big plays when his team needs them most.
This is a matchup of two teams that are very familiar with each other. The Warriors have won three of the four meetings with the Blazers this season, but the Blazers have won the last two games at the Moda Center.
The Warriors are the more experienced team and have a better overall record, but the Blazers are playing at home and have a lot of momentum after winning their last two games.
This is a game that could go either way, but the Warriors are the slight favorites.
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