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Ball Arena Set to Host Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers in NBA Showdown

As the Denver Nuggets prepare to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena, fans can anticipate a thrilling game. The Nuggets have been on an impressive run, showcasing their dominance on their home court. With a recent victory over the Golden State Warriors, where they scored 120 points and led for over 34 minutes of gameplay, the team's confidence is high.


DENVER, CO - JANUARY 17: Davon Reed #9 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 17, 2023 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Denver's offensive efficiency has been notable; they've consistently outscored their opponents in recent games. In their last three matches, they've averaged around 115 points per game with a strong shooting performance from both inside and beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage has hovered around 55 percent, which is a testament to their shot selection and execution.


Defensively, the Nuggets have also shown resilience. They managed to block an impressive number of shots against opponents like the Hornets and Nets while maintaining a positive plus-minus rating. This defensive prowess will be crucial as they go up against Portland.


DENVER, CO - JANUARY 17: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 17, 2023 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

The team's ability to control turnovers has been another key factor in their success. With an average assist-to-turnover ratio above 1.7 in recent games, it's clear that Denver values possession and makes smart plays.


Ball Arena has proven to be a fortress for Denver this season; with its altitude often cited as an advantage for home teams due to visiting players potentially struggling with conditioning late into games.


DENVER, CO - JANUARY 17: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives to the basket during the game against the Denver Nuggets on January 17, 2023 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Fans can catch this exciting matchup on February 3rd at Ball Arena or tune into ALT network channel 681 if watching from home territory or ROOT Sports NW (channel 687) or ROOT Sports NW+ (channel 687-1) for away fans looking forward to seeing if Denver can continue its winning trend on home soil.

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