Can the Trail Blazers Blaze Past the Spurs at Moda Center?

As the Portland Trail Blazers prepare to host the San Antonio Spurs at Moda Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Trail Blazers, coming off a high-scoring victory against Sacramento Kings with 130 points, showed a significant improvement in their offensive execution. They boasted an impressive 50 percent field goal percentage and were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 40 percent of their three-point attempts.

The defensive end also saw improvements; they managed to limit the Kings to 113 points, which is below what teams have been scoring against them on average this season. This balance between offense and defense will be crucial when facing a struggling Spurs team that has only managed five wins so far.

However, it's worth noting that in their last encounter with San Antonio, Portland fell short by 13 points. The Spurs demonstrated strong offensive efficiency with a field goal percentage of 48 and an outstanding free throw performance at 93 percent. To secure a win this time around, Portland must tighten up defensively and control San Antonio's paint presence – where they scored 60 points previously.

The venue could play into Portland's hands; playing at home in front of their fans at Moda Center has historically given them an edge. With both teams having similar records and looking for redemption after challenging seasons thus far, it promises to be an engaging contest.

Fans can catch all the action on December 30th at ROOT Sports NW+ or BSSW for those following from away territories. Tip-off is scheduled for December 30th at Moda Center in Portland – don't miss what promises to be an exciting match-up as we head towards the new year!