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Portland is playing their best basketball of the season. Winners of three in a row, the Blazers are led by Anfernee Simons who is averaging 18.2ppg and Shaedon Sharpe contributing 17.7ppg. Scoot Henderson is improving by the game. The 2 nd -year pro is dishing out 5.3 assists per game and scoring 12.3 points nightly while shooting 35% from deep.

On Friday evening, the Charlotte Hornets will host the Portland Trail Blazers in North Carolina. For the game, the Hornets could be without their best player, as LaMelo Ball is on the injury report. The 2022 NBA All-Star is averaging 29.

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Portland Trail Blazers vs. Orlando Magic on Thursday night

While some may be ancy to back LaMelo Ball's scoring output against Portland, Douglas Farmer breaks down why that isn’t the best approach ahead of tonight's clash in Charlotte.

Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers (16-28) will visit the Charlotte Hornets (11-29) at Spectrum Center on Friday, January 24. The opening tip is at 7:00 PM ET.The Hornets dropped their

Portland Trail Blazers face crucial roster decisions as veterans struggle and young core seeks room to develop. Inside look at the team's challenges and priorities before the trade deadline.

The Charlotte Hornets will begin a nine-game homestand tonight as they welcome in the Portland Trail Blazers, who have seemed to have figured some things out as of late. Our crew's picks for tonight's action are in.

Pope’s Orlando Magic (23-22) play at Kia Center on Thursday, January 23, beginning at 7:00 PM ET.The Magic fell in their most

Miami forward Jimmy Butler appeared to nod at trade rumors of a move to Phoenix, turning out for the Heat’s 116-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in a pair of Suns-themed colorway shoes.