Raptors vs Trail Blazers
Tue, Dec 2
Final
Raptors
Raptors
(15 - 7)
121
-
118
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers
(8 - 13)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raptors | 37 | 28 | 32 | 24 | 121 |
| Trail Blazers | 39 | 20 | 23 | 36 | 118 |
Venue: Scotiabank Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Scottie Barnes
TOR | #4 | F/G
28
7
7
Deni Avdija
POR | #8 | F
25
8
14
Smart Game Analysis
Toronto Raptors has a 68% chance of winning the game
Toronto's top-tier defense and strong home record should overwhelm a depleted Portland roster missing its entire starting backcourt.
Key Analysis
- • Portland is severely handicapped by the absence of primary ball-handlers Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson, and Jrue Holiday.
- • Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram give the Raptors a decisive length and scoring advantage on the wing against Portland's reserves.
- • The Raptors possess the NBA's 4th-ranked defense, allowing just 112.9 points per game, compared to Portland's 25th-ranked defense.
- • Toronto returns to Scotiabank Arena looking to regain momentum after two road losses, having won 13 of their last 16 games overall.
- • Portland struggles significantly from beyond the arc, ranking 29th in the league with a poor 32.3% three-point shooting percentage.
- • The Trail Blazers must exploit their 8th-ranked rebounding advantage to generate second-chance points against Toronto's 23rd-ranked glass cleaners.
