Trail Blazers Ready to Blaze Past Cavaliers at Moda Center Showdown

As the Portland Trail Blazers prepare to host the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Moda Center, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around their recent performance trends. The Trail Blazers have been on a rocky path, with a record of 3 wins and 7 losses in their last ten games. Despite this, there's always an air of optimism when playing on home turf.

In their most recent outing against the Utah Jazz, Portland fell short with a final score of 99-115. The team struggled in the fourth quarter, scoring only 13 points compared to their average of around 28 points per quarter in that game. This drop-off in late-game productivity has been a recurring theme and is something they'll need to address before facing off against Cleveland.

The Trail Blazers have shown some positive signs as well. They've maintained an average field goal percentage of around 50 percent over the past few games and have demonstrated strong two-point conversion rates hovering above that mark. However, turnovers continue to plague them; they averaged about 17 turnovers per game across these contests.

Defensively, Portland has room for improvement as well; they've allowed an average defensive rating over these games that suggests opponents are finding it too easy to score. On offense, while they've had moments of efficiency with fast breaks and points from bench players contributing significantly, consistency will be key against a Cavaliers team known for its resilience.

The upcoming match presents an opportunity for the Trail Blazers to capitalize on home-court advantage at Moda Center—a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere and supportive fans which could provide just enough edge for Portland.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled for November 16th at Moda Center in Portland or tune into ROOT Sports NW or BSOH networks depending on their location.