- Matchup: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Charlotte Hornets
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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This Saturday, the Charlotte Hornets (29-31) will take on the Portland Trail Blazers (29-31) at the Spectrum Center.
In their previous encounter, the Trail Blazers secured a victory over the Bulls with a score of 121-112. The Trail Blazers committed 19 fouls while the Bulls accumulated 24. Portland made 9 of their 30 three-point attempts. The Bulls converted 76.7% of their free throw attempts, hitting 23 out of 30. They secured 41 rebounds (6 offensive, 35 defensive) and blocked 8 shots. Meanwhile, Chicago tallied 29 assists and 8 steals during the game. On defense, Portland allowed Chicago to shoot 50.0% (40 of 80). The Trail Blazers recorded 27 assists but also committed 22 turnovers along with 10 steals. They gathered a total of 45 rebounds, including 15 on the offensive end. At the free-throw line, Portland succeeded on 27 of 31 attempts, giving them a rate of 87.1%. The team finished with a shooting percentage of 44.2% (42 of 95) and made 10 out of 46 from beyond the arc.
Jerami Grant played a pivotal role in the recent game, scoring 27 points on 6 of 10 shooting. He logged 35 minutes on the court and secured 5 rebounds, finishing with a shooting percentage of 60.0% and adding 2 assists.
The Trail Blazers enter the matchup with a season record of 29-31. They average 17.3 turnovers per game and commit 20.2 personal fouls each night. Collectively, Portland gathers 45.8 rebounds per game and has notched 1,485 assists this season, ranking 20th among NBA teams. They shoot 33.9% from three-point range (861 of 2,540) and convert 77.0% of their free throw attempts. The team scores an average of 115.9 points per game, ranking 13th in the NBA, with a field goal percentage of 45.2%.
Defensively, the Trail Blazers force an average of 15.5 turnovers each game while drawing 21.9 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 36.3% from three-point land and rank 24th in the league by allowing 118.2 points per game. Portland’s defense concedes a field goal percentage of 47.6% (2,568 of 5,395) while allowing 43.3 rebounds per game. They currently rank 22nd in the NBA in assists surrendered, with 1,618 given up this season.
In their latest outing, the Hornets triumphed over the Pacers with a score of 133-109. Charlotte grabbed 35 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive boards for a total of 46. They committed 17 turnovers while making 10 steals in the game. Indiana committed 15 fouls, which led Charlotte to the free-throw line for 19 attempts, converting 15 of them for a success rate of 78.9%. From three-point range, the Hornets hit 22 out of 46 attempts, achieving 47.8%. When the game concluded, Charlotte shot 48 of 86, translating to a field goal percentage of 55.8%. They allowed Indiana to shoot 41 of 87 for 47.1% effectiveness. The Hornets held Indiana to 31.4% from long range and finished with a free throw shooting rate of 80.0% (16 of 20). Charlotte allowed the Pacers to accumulate a total of 37 rebounds (12 on the offensive end).
Brandon Miller was a standout for the Hornets, scoring 33 points in just 26 minutes, along with 4 assists. His shooting performance included 11 of 19 from the field, yielding an impressive 57.9% field goal percentage, and he also secured 7 rebounds.
Charlotte’s record stands at 29-31 for the current season. Offensively, the Hornets are shooting 46.1% from the field, ranking them 23rd in the NBA. They have scored a total of 6,970 points this season (116.2 per game) and average 46.1 rebounds per game. They distribute assists an average of 26.6 times per contest (13th in the league) while committing 15.9 turnovers per game. The Hornets average 18.9 fouls per game and convert 82.2% of their free throw attempts.
Defensively, Charlotte allows opponents to shoot 36.6% from three-point range (780 of 2,134) while the opposition makes 80.5% of their free throw attempts. They give up an average of 26.8 assists and 39.3 rebounds per game, ranking 15th and 1st in the league, respectively. The Hornets rank 10th in points allowed per game, with an average of 113.4. They force their opponents into 12.6 turnovers per game while permitting teams to shoot 47.3% from the field, ranking them 20th in the league.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NBA battle against the spread?
Selection: Opt for Portland
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