Trail Blazers and Suns Set to Clash at Moda Center

As the Portland Trail Blazers prepare to host the Phoenix Suns at the Moda Center, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around a challenging season. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 15th, presents an opportunity for the Trail Blazers to build on their recent performance.

The Trail Blazers have had a tough run this season with more losses than wins. However, looking at their past games reveals some promising trends. Despite losing two of their last three games, there has been a notable improvement in certain areas. For instance, in their most recent home game against the Suns, they managed a win with 109 points over Phoenix's 104. This victory was underpinned by strong three-point shooting (50 percent) and free-throw accuracy (nearly 90 percent). Their bench also contributed significantly with 43 points.

Defensively though, there is room for improvement as they allowed an average of over 100 points across these games. The team will need to tighten up its defense against a Phoenix squad that has shown it can put up big numbers.

The Moda Center could play a significant role in boosting the Trail Blazers' morale and performance. With its passionate fan base ready to rally behind them, home-court advantage might be just what Portland needs to secure another win against Phoenix.

Fans should expect an intense matchup as both teams vie for dominance on the court. The Trail Blazers will look to leverage their effective field goal percentage and capitalize on second-chance opportunities where they've recently excelled.

Catch all the action live from Moda Center or tune into ROOT Sports NW if you're cheering from home as Portland takes on Phoenix this January 15th at 6:00 PM local time (Portland).