Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NBA match.
The Golden State Warriors continue to highlight the fierce battle in the Western Conference standings. Currently placed eighth, a pair of wins in their remaining fixtures could see them climb as high as third. The squad will be going all out in pursuit of every possible victory.
Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers have earned recognition for their commitment during the closing stages of the regular season. Despite being mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, they have shown no signs of giving up—players are stepping up and making the most of their opportunities. The roster is far from ideal, yet the Trail Blazers have posted an average of 119.6 points over their last five outings. Most aspects of their game are functioning well—except defence. In their recent clash, even the Utah Jazz made up largely of rookies and G League call-ups managed to put up 133 points.
Golden State Warriors
As surprising as it may seem, the Golden State Warriors have been performing better on the road than at home, registering five straight away victories with eye-catching offensive statistics. During that run, the team has averaged 129.8 points per game, with Stephen Curry contributing around 30 points on average. However, their defensive efforts have been notably lacking. A short-handed and low-motivation San Antonio Spurs outfit still managed 114 points, while the game before saw the Memphis Grizzlies rack up 125.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
In their most recent head-to-head clash exactly one month ago, the teams combined for 250 points. There is little reason to believe that either side will prioritise defence or look to slow things down, so the Total Over looks likely to be comfortably surpassed.
