The Portland Trail Blazers are looking to snap a three-game losing streak as they face off against the
Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season.
The Lakers currently hold a 12-11 record, placing them 10th in the Western Conference. They have a solid 9-6 record against conference opponents. In contrast, the Trail Blazers are 8-15, sitting in 13th place in the Western Conference, with a 7-14 record against Western Conference teams.
“Portland enters the matchup against Los Angeles after losing three games in a row,” the Associated Press reports.
The Lakers have shown strength against Western Conference opponents but have struggled in games decided by a notable margin, posting a 3-7 record in such contests. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 116.4 points per game and being outscored by an average of 9.6 points.
One key statistical difference lies in three-point shooting. The Lakers average 11.7 made three-pointers per game, while the Trail Blazers allow an average of 14.0. Additionally, Portland’s field goal percentage of 43.6% is considerably lower than the 48.7% the Lakers have allowed their opponents.
Anthony Davis has been a dominant force for the Lakers,averaging 27.4 points,11.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game. For the Trail Blazers,Jerami Grant leads the way with 15.9 points per game and 3.5 rebounds.
Looking at recent performance, the Lakers have a 3-7 record in their last 10 games, averaging 106.6 points per game. Their opponents have averaged 117.4 points during that stretch. the Trail Blazers also have a 3-7 record in their last 10 games, averaging 106.7 points per game, while their opponents have averaged 118.8 points.
Both teams are dealing with injuries. For the Lakers, Bronny James is day-to-day with a heel injury, Jarred Vanderbilt is out with a knee injury, Jalen Hood-Schifino is day-to-day with a hamstring injury, Christian Wood is out with a knee injury, Austin Reaves is day-to-day with a pelvis injury, and Jaxson Hayes is out with an ankle injury.
The Trail Blazers have Donovan Clingan out with a knee injury, Scoot Henderson day-to-day with a quad injury, Matisse Thybulle out with an ankle injury, and Robert Williams III day-to-day with a concussion.
Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. PST on Sunday.
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