Trail Blazers Set to Battle Lakers at Crypto.com Arena
As the Portland Trail Blazers prepare to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Crypto.com Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around a challenging season. The Trail Blazers have been struggling with consistency, as evidenced by their recent performances.
In their last three games, the Trail Blazers have shown some resilience but ultimately fell short of victory. Against the Golden State Warriors, they put up 106 points but were outpaced in a high-scoring affair that ended in a 126-106 loss. Despite this setback, there were positive takeaways; they managed an impressive 13 steals and shot 37 percent from beyond the arc.
The following game saw them pitted against the Washington Wizards at home. It was a nail-biter that ended in heartbreak for Portland fans as their team lost by just one point, finishing 117-118. The silver lining was found in their second-chance points where they dominated with 32 points from such opportunities and shot an encouraging 47 percent from three-point range.
Their most recent game offered a glimmer of hope when they secured a win over the Phoenix Suns with a score of 109-104. Their bench contributed significantly with 43 points, and once again, their three-point shooting was on point at an impressive rate of 50 percent.
However, despite these moments of brilliance, it's clear that defense remains an area needing improvement for Portland; they've consistently allowed over 100 points against them in these matches.
As we look ahead to their encounter with the Lakers on January 22nd at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles – which fans can watch on ROOT Sports NW+ – it's crucial for Portland to tighten up defensively while maintaining their offensive firepower showcased through effective shooting from distance and capitalizing on second-chance opportunities. With tip-off scheduled for January 22nd at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles (03:00 AM UTC), Trail Blazers supporters will be hoping for a performance that combines both grit and finesse as they seek to climb back into contention this season.