After defeating the Orlando Magic, the Portland Trail Blazers will face the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets currently hold a record of 14-7 and are placed second in the Western Conference. The Blazers are trailing them by only one game and are currently in fifth place. This matchup could have major implications in the future, as both teams are expected to be in the mix for the top four seeds.
Led by Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets have plenty of offensive firepower, but they have been surprisingly dominant on defense. Opposing teams are shooting only 31.