Portland Trail Blazers – Phoenix Suns: 7th vs 10th in the West
Second meeting of the season between these two. Since Phoenix won in mid-November (127-110) the picture has shifted: the Suns have proven they belong in the West playoff mix, while the Blazers are carving out a Play‑In hunt. Still a decent matchup — even with key men missing.
Portland Trail Blazers: stop the losing streak 
Portland are on a five-game slide. Not great, but not a shock given the opponents and the absence of Deni Avdija — a newly named All‑Star — for three of those five. They fell to the Raptors (98-110), Celtics (94-102), Wizards (111-115), Knicks (97-127) and finally the Cavaliers (111-130).
It’s the offense that’s dragging its feet. A top score of 111 over that stretch is nowhere near enough when the defense isn’t carrying the load. Avdija’s offensive presence is obvious — without him Tiago Splitter’s side looks a bit lost, rotations feel fuzzy and everything gets harder. Against a hot Suns team, Portland must find answers or expect another sputtering night in Oregon.
INJURY REPORT : Kris Murray (OUT) – Matisse Thybulle (OUT) – Deni Avdija (doubtful) – Scoot Henderson (doubtful) – Jrue Holiday (questionable)
Phoenix Suns: bounce right back 
Even without Devin Booker, the Suns have taken three of their last four. Dillon Brooks is cooking and the supporting cast has stepped up behind him. Phoenix beat Cleveland and Detroit during that run despite missing their star — proof the roster can shift gears when needed and a big reason they’re still fighting for a top‑6 slot in the West.
The plan vs Portland is simple: smother them with defense. The Suns rank fifth in the league defensively this season, allowing just 111.4 points per game. If Avdija is indeed sidelined, Jordan Ott’s team will head into Moda Center with a clear edge, even on the road.
INJURY REPORT : Devin Booker (OUT) – Jalen Green (questionable)
NBA Pick Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns
Suns to win
Phoenix have the momentum and they might get Jalen Green back. Dillon Brooks, fresh off player‑of‑the‑week, has shown he can carry the scoring load for stretches — exactly what the Suns need until Booker returns. Unless the Blazers suddenly unlock a sustainable offense without Avdija, expect Phoenix to take this fairly comfortably at the Moda Center.
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