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Portland puts home win streak on the line against Denver
Portland aims to extend a three-game home winning streak against Denver as both teams compete for better Western Conference standings.
- On Friday the Portland Trail Blazers host the Denver Nuggets in Portland, Oregon at 10 p.m. EST, seeking to prolong a three-game home winning streak.
- With Denver Nuggets 35-21 and Portland Trail Blazers 27-29, conference positioning is at stake; Denver ranks fourth and Portland is 10th in the Western Conference.
- Portland's rebounding—second in the NBA with 14.3 offensive boards—is led by Donovan Clingan's 4.7 offensive rebounds, while Nikola Jokic is shooting 49.2% over his last 10 games.
- Injuries alter both rosters with Damian Lillard out for the season and Denver listing Tamar Bates, Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson out, while Denver's 6-9 one-possession games record could affect the finish.
- After a Nov. 1 matchup that Portland won 109-107, this rematch tests both offenses, with Portland's scoring level matching what the Nuggets give up.
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