Cavs vs Trail Blazers: How to watch, odds, and injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers took a step in the right direction with their 135-119 win over the Indiana Pacers. We’ll see if they can back that up against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Blazers got off to a strong start, but have fallen off in recent weeks. They’re 3-7 in their last ten games. They will also be on the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday as they play a road game against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday.

Even though Portland isn’t a good team, they are a team that can wear you out with their style of play. They play at the third-highest pace and aren’t afraid to apply pressure in the backcourt while on defense. Both are things the Cavs have struggled with at times. We’ll see if they can answer the test this time.

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Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (13-9) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (8-12)

Where: Rocket Arena — Cleveland, OH

When: Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7 pm EST

TV: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports App, NBA League Pass

Point spread: Not yet set

Cavs injury report: Jarrett Allen – OUT (finger), Lonzo Ball – PROBABLE (illness), Sam Merrill – OUT (hand), Larry Nance Jr. – OUT – (calf), Max Strus – OUT (foot), Chris Livingston – OUT (G League)

Blazers injury report for Tuesday’s game vs. Toronto: Donovan Clingan – QUESTIONABLE (illness), Scoot Henderson – OUT (hamstring), Jrue Holiday – OUT (calf), Damian Lillard – OUT (Achilles), Matisse Thybulle – OUT (thumb), Blake Wesley – OUT (foot), Javonte Cooke – OUT (G League)

Cavs expected starting lineup: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson, De’Andre Hunter, Evan Mobley

Blazers expected starting lineup: Sidy Cissoko, Deni Avdija, Kris Murray, Toumani Camara, Jerami Grant

Here’s a look at both teams’ impact stats via Cleaning the Glass as of Tuesday evening.

Offensive Rating

Defensive Rating

Net Rating

Cavs

117.5 (13th)

113.9 (7th)

+3.6 (12th)

Blazers

114.5 (6th)

117.8 (22nd)

-3.4 (20th)