Trail Blazers Hope To Stay On Track At Home
The Portland Trail Blazers play host to the Chicago Bulls at Moda Center on Friday evening.

The Trail Blazers (32-40) snapped a six-game slide with a win in their last. outing. They hope to keep the momentum going as they begin a five-game home stand with the opportunity to improve on their, 17-18, home record. Damian Lillard leads the team, averaging 32.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game. Jusuf Nurkic averages 13.3 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists, while Drew Eubanks averages 6.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 blocks per game. The Trail Blazers average 114.4 points per game, but they give up an average of 116.1 points. Jerami Grant (quadriceps) and Anfernee Simons (foot) are listed as questionable for action.

Meanwhile, the Bulls (34-38) saw a three-game win streak halted in their last outing but look to get back on track and add to their, 14-21 road record as they kick off a three-game road trip. Zach LaVine averages 24.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game Nikola Vucevic is averaging 17.6 points, 11.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists, while Patrick Williams averages 10.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. The Bulls average 113.2 points per game, but they hold opponents to an average of 112.5 points. DeMar DeRozan (quadriceps) exited the last game early and remains questionable for action. Alex Caruso (foot) is also listed as questionable, while Javonte Green (knee) is likely to play.
Posted on: 3/23/2023 2:23 PM