- Matchup: Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets
- Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
- Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- Broadcast: NBA TV
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On Sunday, the Portland Trail Blazers (34-36) will take on the Denver Nuggets (42-28) at Ball Arena.
The Trail Blazers secured a victory against the Pacers, winning 127-119 in their most recent game. With respect to fouls, the Blazers recorded 16 personal fouls while the Pacers were whistled for 24. Portland made 12 out of 27 attempts from three-point range. Moreover, Indiana converted 88.2% of their free throw attempts, making 15 of 17. Indiana grabbed 39 rebounds (10 offensive, 29 defensive) and blocked 7 shots. The Pacers also had 32 assists and 9 steals. Defensively, Portland allowed their opponents to shoot 50.5% from the field, allowing 46 of 91 attempts. Portland matched Indiana with 32 assists while forcing 12 turnovers and achieving 5 steals. The Blazers pulled down 52 rebounds, with 22 coming on the offensive end. At the charity stripe, they hit 21 of 26 shots for an 80.8% success rate. For the game, Portland registered a 44.6% shooting conversion rate (45 out of 101) and made 16 of 46 from beyond the arc.
Deni Avdija played a pivotal role in the match. He finished with a shooting percentage of 42.9%, contributing 5 assists and playing 32 minutes. He recorded a total of 11 rebounds and scored 32 points on 9 of 21 shooting.
The Trail Blazers are entering this matchup with a seasonal record of 34-36. They average 115.2 points per game, ranking 18th in the league, and shoot 45.2% from the floor. From three-point territory, the Blazers have a success rate of 33.9% (1,004 out of 2,960) and a free throw percentage of 76.3%. As a team, Portland averages 45.9 rebounds per game and has achieved a total of 1,753 assists this season, placing them 23rd in the NBA in passing. They commit 17.3 turnovers and average 20.0 personal fouls each game.
Defensively, the Trail Blazers force 15.5 turnovers per game and commit 22.0 personal fouls. They surrender 36.2% on three-point shots and rank 22nd in points allowed per game at 117.3. Their defense permits opponents to shoot at 47.3% (2,977 out of 6,290) and gives up 43.6 rebounds per game. They rank 16th in the NBA for assists allowed, surrendering a total of 1,870 this season.
In their most recent game, the Nuggets fell short against the Grizzlies, losing 125-118. Denver allowed Memphis to secure 48 total rebounds (12 offensive). They shot 32.7% from beyond the arc, making 16 out of 49 attempts, and achieved a free throw percentage of 78.1%, converting 25 of 32 attempts. The Nuggets permitted the Grizzlies to shoot 42.9% from the field, allowing 42 of 98 attempts. By the end of the match, the Nuggets had a shooting percentage of 48.9% (44 out of 90). For three-point shots, Denver managed to convert 13 out of 36 attempts (36.1%) and made 17 free throws at a rate of 77.3%. Memphis committed 17 fouls, leading to 22 tries at the charity stripe for Denver. The Nuggets turned the ball over 19 times, earning 6 steals in the process. As for rebounding, they secured 39 defensive and 7 offensive rebounds, totaling 46.
Nikola Jokic was a key player for the Nuggets in this matchup, scoring 29 points in 39 minutes and dishing out 9 assists. He converted 11 of 19 attempts, yielding an impressive shooting percentage of 57.9%, and accumulated 14 rebounds.
The Nuggets hold a record of 42-28 this season. Offensively, Denver ranks 2nd in the league with a 49.2% shooting percentage. They have scored a total of 8,449 points this year, averaging 120.7 points per game, while pulling down 43.4 rebounds per contest. They average 28.4 assists per game (8th in the NBA), and commit 13.1 turnovers per game. Denver averages 19.0 personal fouls each game and holds a free throw shooting percentage of 80.6%.
On the defensive end, the Nuggets rank 19th in points allowed per game, giving up an average of 116.5. They force 12.1 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 46.9% from the field (ranking 12th in the NBA). Their defense permits 34.9% shooting from beyond the arc (941 of 2,695) and opponents achieve a free throw percentage of 77.1%. They allow an average of 27.2 assists and 42.8 rebounds per game, ranking 19th and 8th in the league, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Portland
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