Wizards vs Trail Blazers
Tue, Jan 27
Final
Wizards
Wizards
(10 - 34)
115
-
111
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers
(23 - 24)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizards | 26 | 34 | 26 | 29 | 115 |
| Trail Blazers | 28 | 25 | 34 | 24 | 111 |
Venue: Capital One Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Alex Sarr
WAS | #20 | C
29
12
3
Shaedon Sharpe
POR | #17 | G
31
4
2
Smart Game Analysis
Portland Trail Blazers has a 68% chance of winning the game
Despite playing on the second night of a back-to-back, the Trail Blazers should capitalize on the Wizards' atrocious defense and nine-game losing streak to secure a road victory.
Key Analysis
- • Washington ranks 29th in defensive rating, allowing a staggering 123.1 points per game.
- • The Wizards are in a freefall with a nine-game losing streak, signaling a potential tanking trajectory.
- • Portland veteran Jrue Holiday and scorer Jerami Grant hold a significant experience advantage over Washington's rookie-heavy lineup.
- • Blazers forward Deni Avdija is expected to return from a back injury to face his former team, adding a motivation boost.
- • Portland is fighting for a play-in spot (9th in West) while Washington sits at the bottom of the East (10-34).
- • To pull an upset, Washington must exploit Portland's fatigue from yesterday's game in Boston with a high-pace transition attack.
