YOUR Washington Bullets are 38-28 AND 7-13 in their last 20 games. With 16 games left in the season, they are 7.5 games shy of being the 9th seed and 1 game back from homecourt advantage in the first round. Which do you prefer? I prefer what gets Ted Leonsis to #FireGrunfeld. This will be a recurring theme.
The Wiz are coming off a historic victory on Saturday night over the Kings. It was truly a tale of two halves and the Wizards suddenly found the 3 point shot that's been missing for weeks and weeks. It, *gasped*, let to efficient offense and Wall knocked down a few himself to have 31 points and 12 assists. Impressive performance albeit against a horrible defensive team.
The Blazers are coming off a big win in Toronto ironically with the same score as the Wiz-Kings game, by a count of 113-97.
Portland was able to move the ball beautifully and spread the Raptors defense by knocking down a ton of threes. Lamarcus Aldridge and Damian Lillard are keeping the dreams of staying the number 3 seed in the West alive but the play of Nicolas Batum in recent games should give Blazers fans some confidence going into the stretch run of the season. His game is starting to come alive as he's found his offensive touch.
The Blazers are 3-1 since losing Wesley Matthews to a season-ending ruptured Achilles tendon. Arron Afflalo may start to find his flow now in the starting lineup.
Portland won the first matchup at the Rose Garden in January after the Wizards blew a sizable lead. If Nene is still out tending to his wife and newborn twins, Lamarcus Aldridge may score 40. If you're a betting man, take the Blazers, I do not see the Wizards beating this talented team at home even if PDX is on the 2nd of a back to back!
HERE'S your lineups.
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Last game:
Kings vs. Wizards (W) 97-113
Trail Blazers vs. Raptors - (W) 113-97
Lineups:
Bench:
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