Match Summary: Portland Trail Blazers (20-56) vs. Washington Wizards (15-62), Scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
– The Trail Blazers and Wizards are set to face each other for the second and final time in the regular season on April 5 in Washington.
– PREVIOUS ENCOUNTER: Portland suffered a narrow defeat against Washington with a final score of 118-117 on December 21 in Portland. Anfernee Simons had a remarkable performance, scoring 41 points (15-28 FG, 7-14 3-PT, 4-5 FT), along with seven assists and four rebounds in 38 minutes.
– THIS SEASON: In the ongoing 2023-24 season series, the Trail Blazers trail the Wizards, currently standing at 0-1.
– LAST SEASON: Portland and Washington tied the 2022-23 season series, each winning one game.
– Deandre Ayton has scored 20 or more points in his last four matchups against the Wizards.
– INJURY REPORT:
– Out for the Trail Blazers: Malcolm Brogdon (Right Elbow Tendinitis), Shaedon Sharpe (Lower Abdominal Surgery), Anfernee Simons (Left Knee; Tendinitis), Toumani Camara (Left Rib; Contusion), Matisse Thybulle (Right Ankle; Impingement), Robert Williams III (Right Knee Ligament Tear), and Jerami Grant (Right Hamstring Strain – doubtful), with Ibou Badji (Lower Back; Soreness) and Justin Minaya (Right Ilium; Contusion) listed as questionable.
– Available for the Wizards: Deni Avdija (Head; Migraine) and Johnny Davis (Left Ankle; Sprain), while Marvin Bagley III (Right Knee; Sprain), Bilal Coulibaly (Right Wrist; Fracture), Tyus Jones (Back; Lumbosacral sprain), Kyle Kuzma (Right Ankle; Sprain), Isaiah Livers (Right Hip; Joint capsule inflammation), and Landry Shamet (Left Calf; Strain) are sidelined. Richaun Holmes (Left Toe; Big toe contusion) is questionable.
– LAST FIVE GAMES:
– Trail Blazers 89, Hornets 86 – April 3, 2024
– Magic 104, Trail Blazers 103 – April 1, 2024
– Heat 142, Trail Blazers 82 – March 29, 2024
– Hawks 120, Trail Blazers 106 – March 27, 2024
– Rockets 110, Trail Blazers 92 – March 25, 2024
– BROADCAST DETAILS:
– All Trail Blazers regular season games will be aired on Rip City Radio 620 AM. Travis Demers provides play-by-play commentary alongside Michael Holton. On television, ROOT SPORTS, ROOT SPORTS PLUS, and Fubo will broadcast 81 Trail Blazers regular season games, featuring Kevin Calabro on play-by-play, Lamar Hurd providing analysis, and Brooke Olzendam reporting from the sideline. For viewing options, visit www.trailblazers.com/watch.
