Replace: Donovan Clingan (relaxation) is questionable.
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THE Portland Path Blazers proceed their five-game highway journey with their fourth recreation of the season in opposition to the New Orleans Pelicans at 5 p.m. Wednesday.
The Blazers lead the sequence 2-1 and have an amazing likelihood to clinch the season sequence with a victory. However possibly provided that they’ll include former Blazers guard CJ McCollum.
Accidents turned a promising season right into a disastrous one for the Pelicans. However McCollum was on a roll, no less than heading into Tuesday night time.
McCollum was held to 5 factors on 1-of-14 capturing in a 104-97 residence loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Earlier than this recreation, nevertheless, McCollum was averaging 28.4 factors on 51.8 p.c capturing whereas hitting 49.3 p.c of his three-pointers throughout an eight-game stretch.
McCollum introduced some spark to a crew with the worst file within the Western Convention.
The Pelicans’ season has been disastrous. McCollum and Trey Murphy III every missed 13 video games, Dejounte Murray missed 17 and Zion Williamson missed 30.
Williamson returned in opposition to the Timberwolves, however it’s unclear if he would play within the back-to-back video games.
Prediction: The Blazers have been taking part in effectively currently and can have had an off day after dropping a heartbreaker to Detroit on Monday. New Orleans will probably be with out Williamson, giving the Blazers a transparent benefit.
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PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS AT NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
What: Path Blazers (12-23) at Pelicans (7-30), 5 p.m., Wednesday.
Or: Smoothie King Middle, New Orleans.
Radio: Rip Metropolis Radio (KPOJ 620 AM).
TV channel: KATU (Antenna: 2.2 in Portland. Xfinity: 302 and 1170. DirecTV: 688-1. KUNP (Antenna: 47.1. Xfinity: 16, 302, 1170. DirecTV: 47. Spectrum: 184).
b>The right way to watch: Rip Metropolis TV Community. If you do not have cable, you possibly can nonetheless watch this match reside for FREE utilizing an HDTV antenna in your native ABC affiliate (Cost 2.2 in Portland). These antennas are very simple to put in and value round $20. You should purchase one at your native Bi-Mart or Fred Meyer, or purchase one on-line at Walmart Or from Amazon and have it shipped shortly to your own home. Listed here are some directions on the way to set up an HDTV antenna in your TV or different display. You could find out extra about which channel Rip Metropolis TV Community broadcasts in your space by clicking utilizing the channel finder right here.
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ODDS (Oregon Lottery/DraftKings)
Cash line: POR +114 | NOP-135
Unfold: POR +2 | Extra/Much less: 226.5
INJURIES
Blazers: Donovan Clingan (relaxation) and Deni Avdija (proper wrist sprain) are questionable. Jerami Scholarship (facial contusion) and Matisse Thybulle (sprained proper ankle) are absent.
Pelicans: Brandon Ingram (left ankle sprain) is absent. Trey Murphy (sprained left ankle) missed Tuesday night time’s recreation in opposition to Minnesota. Zion Williamson (hamstring) returned in opposition to Minnesota.
FOLLOWING
The Blazers play at 5 p.m. Thursday on the Dallas Mavericks (20-16).
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