Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers – Preview, Tips and Odds

NBA

Denver Nuggets

Final

122:113

Portland Trail Blazers

Highlights and Stats

In their next game the Denver Nuggets face the Portland Trail Blazers. It is scheduled for 01/17 10:00 PM EST and will take place at the Ball Arena. The Nuggets are #1 in the Western Conference with a balance of 30-13 and the Trail Blazers are on the 10th spot at this time, with a record of 21-22.

Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Head to Head

*Last game between teams from 12-23-2022

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Denver Nuggets	32	26	35	27	120
Portland Trail Blazers	27	37	16	27	107

The previous game between those two opponents was held on December 23rd, when the Denver Nuggets recorded a 120-107 home victory. Nikola Jokic was the winners’ main weapon on the floor, ending the game with a double-double to his name, tallying 29 points, catching 8 boards, and delivering 11 assists. It was Damian Lillard who contributed the most for the Trail Blazers with 34 points, 8 dimes, and 7 rebounds. The balance across the last five meetings between the two franchises shows a 1-4 superiority for the Denver Nuggets. 235.4 points were scored across these five match-ups on average.

*Last 5 head-to-head games

Denver Nuggets Form

*Last 10 Denver Nuggets Games - 8:2

01-15-2023	01-13-2023	01-11-2023	01-09-2023	01-06-2023	01-05-2023	01-02-2023	01-01-2023	12-30-2022	12-28-2022
119:116vs Orlando Magic	103:115@ Los Angeles Clippers	126:97vs Phoenix Suns	122:109vs Los Angeles Lakers	121:108vs Cleveland Cavaliers	122:91vs Los Angeles Clippers	124:111@ Minnesota Timberwolves	123:111vs Boston Celtics	124:119vs Miami Heat	127:126@ Sacramento Kings

The Nuggets performed admirably on January 15, defeating the Orlando Magic 119-116 at home. Aaron Gordon was Denver’s stand-out performer on the night and finished the game with 25 points, 5 dimes, and 8 rebounds. As a team, the Nuggets ended the match averaging 53.9% field goals, 52.6% from the foul line, and 33.3% three-pointers. They are 8-2 in the last ten matches and are currently on streak of six consecutive victories. The team is performing at a great level at the Ball Arena with a 19-3 home record. The Nuggets franchise will come up against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the next game, which is set for January 18, 2023.

Denver Nuggets Averages this Season

• Points For
  117.00
• Points Against
  113.10
• Assits
  28.40
• Rebounds
  43.10
• Steals
  7.40
• Turnovers
  15.19
• Blocks
  4.44
• Points Difference
  3.90

Field Goal Percentage

3-Point Percentage

Free Throw Percentage

Denver Nuggets Standout Performer

• Nikola Jokic

  Nikola Jokic has taken the mantle as the team's top performer this season, averaging 24.7 points, 9.8 assists and 10.9 rebounds for 33.4 minutes on the floor.

Denver Nuggets Missing Players

• Collin Gillespie

  Leg
• Jeff Green

  Hand
• Peyton Watson

  Groin

Portland Trail Blazers Form

*Last 10 Portland Trail Blazers Games - 4:6

01-15-2023	01-14-2023	01-12-2023	01-10-2023	01-08-2023	01-06-2023	01-04-2023	01-02-2023	12-30-2022	12-26-2022
140:123vs Dallas Mavericks	136:119vs Dallas Mavericks	113:119vs Cleveland Cavaliers	106:109vs Orlando Magic	117:105@ Toronto Raptors	108:99@ Indiana Pacers	113:106@ Minnesota Timberwolves	135:106vs Detroit Pistons	118:112@ Golden State Warriors	124:113vs Charlotte Hornets

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 140-123 in their most recent game. 40 points turned out to be enough for Damian Lillard to end the game as the team’s top scorer on the night. Lillard also assisted six times and caught three rebounded balls for 37 minutes of playing time. 50.6% of his team’s field goal attempts hit the basket. Portland’s roster also averaged 88.1% free throws and a common 38.6% 3-point shooting on the night. The team is 4-6 in the last ten games and currently on a 2-game winning streak. The franchise has a feeble record of 10–14 when playing on enemy territory this term. The Portland Trail Blazers will return home for their next game, as they are to meet the Philadelphia 76ers at the Moda Center on January 19.

Portland Trail Blazers Averages This Season

• Points For
  113.30
• Points Against
  112.60
• Assits
  23.88
• Rebounds
  42.63
• Steals
  6.73
• Turnovers
  15.88
• Blocks
  4.51
• Points Difference
  0.70

Field Goal Percentage

3-Point Percentage

Free Throw Percentage

Portland Trail Blazers Standout Performer

• Damian Lillard

  Despite being injured as of 01/15, Damian Lillard is the organization's star performer for this term, averaging 28.8 points. He stays 35.6 minutes on court, helps with 7.1 final passes and catches 3.9 rebounds.

Portland Trail Blazers Missing Players

• Justise Winslow

  Ankle
• Damian Lillard

  Ankle
• Gary Payton II

  Hip

Game Details

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Denver Nuggets	34	39	28	21	122
Portland Trail Blazers	31	36	22	24	113

Denver NuggetsPortland Trail Blazers

• Score

  122

  113

• Field Goals Made

  44

  38

• Field Goals Attempts

  88

  83

• 3 pts Made

  11

  13

• 3 pts Attempts

  32

  40

• Free Throws Made

  23

  24

• Free Throws Attempts

  28

  25

• Rebounds Total

  42

  35

• Rebounds Offence

  11

  5

• Rebounds Defence

  31

  30

• Assists

  32

  21

• Steals

  8

  3

• Blocks

  6

  4

• Turnovers

  12

  13

• Personal Fouls

  15

  24

Player Ratings

Denver Nuggets

PLAYER	MIN	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS	+/-
Nikola Jokic	34	13	14	92.9	1	2	50.0	9	10	90.0	2	10	12	10	1	1	4	2	36	+19
Kentavious CaldwellPope	32	2	9	22.2	0	3	0.0	5	5	100.0	0	1	1	3	3	1	0	4	9	+16
Aaron Gordon	32	3	8	37.5	0	1	0.0	5	5	100.0	2	5	7	8	1	1	2	0	11	+20
Michael Porter Jr.	31	9	13	69.2	4	6	66.7	1	1	100.0	0	4	4	0	0	0	0	2	23	+21
Jamal Murray	30	6	15	40.0	3	7	42.9	2	2	100.0	0	5	5	7	2	1	0	1	17	+13
Bruce Brown	29	5	9	55.6	1	2	50.0	1	3	33.3	1	3	4	1	1	1	2	2	12	+5
Bones Hyland	16	2	10	20.0	1	7	14.3	0	0	0	0	2	2	1	0	1	0	1	5	-7
Vlatko Cancar	16	0	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	2	0	0	1	2	0	-11
Zeke Nnaji	14	3	8	37.5	1	4	25.0	0	2	0.0	6	0	6	0	0	0	0	1	7	-10
Davon Reed	2	1	1	100.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	-7
Christian Braun	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-7
Jack White	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	-7

Portland Trail Blazers

PLAYER	MIN	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS	+/-
Anfernee Simons	37	5	15	33.3	2	10	20.0	2	2	100.0	0	2	2	2	0	0	4	3	14	-6
Damian Lillard	34	12	20	60.0	6	12	50.0	14	14	100.0	0	3	3	8	0	0	2	4	44	-20
Jerami Grant	33	7	15	46.7	2	4	50.0	2	3	66.7	0	4	4	2	2	0	0	3	18	-15
Jusuf Nurkic	29	2	9	22.2	1	4	25.0	1	1	100.0	2	8	10	2	0	2	4	5	6	-21
Josh Hart	29	2	5	40.0	0	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	6	6	4	0	0	1	2	4	-22
Gary Payton II	18	0	2	0.0	0	2	0.0	0	0	0	1	4	5	2	0	0	1	2	0	+4
Shaedon Sharpe	18	5	7	71.4	2	4	50.0	1	1	100.0	1	1	2	0	0	0	1	3	13	0
Drew Eubanks	16	3	4	75.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	3	0	1	2	0	1	6	+6
Nassir Little	12	1	4	25.0	0	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0
Jabari Walker	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	+11
Trendon Watford	2	1	1	100.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	+6
Greg Brown	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	+6
Keon Johnson	2	0	1	0.0	0	1	0.0	4	4	100.0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	4	+6