Portland Trail Blazers Set to Ignite Spectrum Center Against Charlotte Hornets

As the Portland Trail Blazers prepare to face the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around a challenging season. The upcoming game, scheduled for April 3rd at 4:00 PM Pacific Time, will be broadcast on BSSE and ROOT Sports NW.

Recent performances have shown that the Trail Blazers are capable of putting up a fight. Despite their current record standing at 19 wins and 51 losses, they've demonstrated resilience in their past games. In their last encounter with the Clippers at Moda Center, they scored an impressive 117 points but fell short by just eight points. Their offensive efforts were notable as they managed to score 62 points in the paint and had a true shooting percentage of 56 percent.

However, defense remains an area of concern for Portland as they allowed the Clippers to shoot with an effective field goal percentage of 66 percent and score a total of 125 points. The Blazers' defensive rating stood at approximately 126 points per hundred possessions – a figure that will need improvement if they hope to contain the Hornets.

The bench has been providing solid support for Portland, contributing significantly with scoring depth; in their last two games against LA Clippers alone, bench players added a combined total of 88 points.

With these trends in mind, fans can expect an energetic contest where Portland's offense tries to outpace its defensive shortcomings. As always when playing away from home court advantage could play into Charlotte's hands; however, it is up to Portland's squad to rise above these challenges and secure a much-needed victory.

Remember to tune into this anticipated matchup on April third at four o'clock PM Pacific Time from Spectrum Center or catch it live on BSSE or ROOT Sports NW networks.