This one's tough to get excited about, even for a Tuesday night. The key matchup, if you can call it that, will be Nic Claxton against Deandre Ayton down low. Claxton's been playing with a bit more energy lately, averaging 12 points and 10 rebounds over his last five.
Thing is, neither team is exactly lighting the world on fire. The Nets have dropped eight straight, and their last win was against Memphis on March 4th. Portland's a bit better, going 3-2 in their last five, but those wins came against the Raptors, Hawks, and Wizards – not exactly a murderer's row. Still, they're at home, and the Blazers usually find a way to win these kinds of games.
Portland takes it, 108-99.
Predictions are for entertainment purposes only. Not gambling advice.