NBA: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report, Predicted Lineups and Starting 5s
On Thursday, January 19, the Philadelphia 76ers will travel to Portland Trail Blazers to take on the first of two meetings between the teams this season. The Philadelphia 76ers, at 28-16, are third in the Eastern Conference and have won three straight contests. Philadelphia 76ers ranks 15th in points per game and ninth in offensive rating. The Sixers have excelled in the less glamorous aspects of the game as well, ranking fourth in both defensive rating and opponents’ points per game. The Trail Blazers, who are 21-23 overall and 11th in the West, have dropped six of their last eight contests. The Trail Blazers are ranked 17th in the league in points per game and eighth in the league in offensive rating, while their opponents rank 13th in points per game and 22nd in defensive rating. The 76ers have a better record away from home (17-9), but the Trail Blazers have a better record at home (17-8).
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Starting 5s
Philadelphia 76ers – PG James Harden, SG De’Anthony Melton, SF Tobias Harris, PF P.J. Tucker, C Joel Embiid
Portland Trail Blazers – PG Damian Lillard, SG Anfernee Simons, SF Josh Hart, PF Jerami Grant, C Jusuf Nurkic
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
When they take the court on Thursday night, the Philadelphia 76ers won’t have any players out due to injury. Justise Winslow, a forward for the Portland Trail Blazers, will be out for a while due to a sprained left ankle. The starting center, Jusuf Nurkic, is listed as probable with tightness in his left calf. Gary Payton II, the starting guard, is also listed as “possible” because of pain in his right hip.
Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Among the best teams in the NBA right now are the Philadelphia 76ers, who have been on a tear of late. The Portland Trail Blazers, on the other hand, can only look down. In addition, the city of Philadelphia is beginning to recover and realize its full potential. With a win, the 76ers would start their five-game road trip with a perfect record. By at least three points, Philadelphia is the favorite to win.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Match Details
Fixture: Philadelphia 76ers at Portland Trail Blazers
Date and Time: Thursday, January 19th, 10:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon