The Denver Nuggets, currently holding a record of 14-10, are set to face the struggling Portland Trail Blazers, who sit at 8-18. The Nuggets enter this matchup on a three-game winning streak, bolstered by the exceptional performance of Nikola Jokić, who leads the team with averages of 30.9 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 9.9 assists per game. In contrast, the Trail Blazers are mired in a six-game losing streak, with Anfernee Simons leading the team in scoring at 17.2 points per game. Both teams are dealing with injury concerns, which could impact their lineups as they look to improve their standings in the competitive Western Conference.
Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers Game Information
Game Date: December 19, 2024
Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
TV Channel: Altitude Sports Overflow, NBA League Pass Channel 10
Location: Moda Center, Portland, OR
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Portland Trail Blazers Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 8-18
Conference Record: 7-17
Division Record: 2-4
Streak: 6 loss
Denver Nuggets Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 14-10
Conference Record: 9-7
Division Record: 3-2
Streak: 3 win
Stat Leaders
Portland Trail Blazers (8-18, #4 in division)
Points Leader: Anfernee Simons, 17.2 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Deandre Ayton, 10 RPG
Assists Leader: Scoot Henderson, 5.1 APG
Steals Leader: Toumani Camara, 1.38 SPG
Blocks Leader: Donovan Clingan, 2.05 BPG
Denver Nuggets (14-10, #2 in division)
Points Leader: Nikola Jokić, 30.9 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Nikola Jokić, 13.29 RPG
Assists Leader: Nikola Jokić, 9.9 APG
Steals Leader: Nikola Jokić, 1.81 SPG
Blocks Leader: Peyton Watson, 0.92 BPG
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
Matisse Thybulle – Ankle (Out) – The Trail Blazers announced that Thybulle suffered a Grade 2 right ankle sprain while ramping up in an effort to return to the court and is expected to miss 3-6 weeks.
Dalano Banton – Hip (Day To Day) – The Trail Blazers have listed Banton as Questionable for Thursday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Nuggets.
Deandre Ayton – Illness (Day To Day) – The Trail Blazers have listed Ayton as Questionable for Thursday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Nuggets.
Denver Nuggets Injury Report
DaRon Holmes II – Achilles (Out For Season) – DaRon Holmes II has suffered a torn right Achilles tendon, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. He’s expected to miss the 2024-25 season.
Vlatko Čančar – Knee (Out) – Cancar will be re-evaluated in eight weeks following a left knee surgery, per Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com.
Christian Braun – Back (Day To Day) – The Nuggets have listed Braun as Questionable for Thursday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Trail Blazers.
Dario Šarić – Ankle (Out) – The Nuggets have listed Saric as Out for Thursday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Trail Blazers.
Portland Trail Blazers Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 19, 2024 vs Denver Nuggets
December 21, 2024 at San Antonio Spurs
December 23, 2024 at Dallas Mavericks
December 26, 2024 vs Utah Jazz
December 28, 2024 vs Dallas Mavericks
December 30, 2024 vs Philadelphia 76ers
January 02, 2025 at Los Angeles Lakers
January 04, 2025 at Milwaukee Bucks
January 06, 2025 at Detroit Pistons
January 08, 2025 at New Orleans Pelicans
Denver Nuggets Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 19, 2024 at Portland Trail Blazers
December 22, 2024 at New Orleans Pelicans
December 23, 2024 vs Phoenix Suns
December 25, 2024 at Phoenix Suns
December 27, 2024 vs Cleveland Cavaliers
December 28, 2024 vs Detroit Pistons
December 30, 2024 at Utah Jazz
January 01, 2025 vs Atlanta Hawks
January 03, 2025 vs San Antonio Spurs
January 04, 2025 at San Antonio Spurs
