The Denver Nuggets, holding a record of 44-26, will face the Portland Trail Blazers, who sit at 31-39, in a matchup that highlights contrasting recent performances. The Nuggets are currently on a one-game losing streak, while the Trail Blazers have won their last three games. Denver ranks second in their division, bolstered by the impressive play of Nikola Jokić, who leads the team with averages of 29.1 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 10.3 assists per game. In contrast, Portland’s Anfernee Simons leads the team with 19.6 points per game, but the Blazers will be without key players Deandre Ayton, Robert Williams III, and Jabari Walker due to injuries. This game presents a critical opportunity for both teams as they navigate the final stretch of the season.
Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers Game Information
Game Date: March 21, 2025
Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
TV Channel: Altitude Sports, NBA League Pass Channel 9
Location: Moda Center, Portland, OR
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Portland Trail Blazers Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 31-39
Conference Record: 16-30
Division Record: 5-9
Streak: 3 win
Denver Nuggets Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 44-26
Conference Record: 27-16
Division Record: 7-6
Streak: 1 loss
Stat Leaders
Portland Trail Blazers (31-39, #4 in division)
Points Leader: Anfernee Simons, 19.6 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Deandre Ayton, 10.15 RPG
Assists Leader: Scoot Henderson, 5 APG
Steals Leader: Matisse Thybulle, 2.67 SPG
Blocks Leader: Robert Williams III, 1.65 BPG
Denver Nuggets (44-26, #2 in division)
Points Leader: Nikola Jokić, 29.1 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Nikola Jokić, 12.84 RPG
Assists Leader: Nikola Jokić, 10.3 APG
Steals Leader: Nikola Jokić, 1.76 SPG
Blocks Leader: Peyton Watson, 1.25 BPG
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
Deandre Ayton – Calf (Out) – The Trail Blazers announced on Wednesday (Feb. 12) that Ayton has been diagnosed with a left calf strain and that he will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
Jabari Walker – Concussion (Out) – The Trail Blazers have listed Walker as OUT for Friday’s (Mar. 21) game against the Nuggets.
Robert Williams III – Knee (Out) – Williams underwent an arthroscopic procedure Thursday (Mar. 20) to address inflammation in his left knee and will miss 4-6 weeks.
Jerami Grant – Knee (Day To Day) – The Trail Blazers have listed Grant as Doubtful for Friday’s (Mar. 21) game against the Nuggets.
Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Jamal Murray – Ankle (Day To Day) – The Nuggets have listed Murray as Questionable for Friday’s (Mar. 21) game against the Trail Blazers.
Nikola Jokić – Elbow (Out) – The Nuggets have listed Jokic as OUT for Friday’s (Mar. 21) game against the Trail Blazers.
DaRon Holmes II – Achilles (Out For Season) – Nuggets HC Michael Malone said that Holmes was able to participate in portions of Wednesday’s (Feb. 19) practice, as per Brendan Vogt of TheDNVR.com reports.
Aaron Gordon – Calf (Day To Day) – The Nuggets have listed Gordon as Probable for Friday’s (Mar. 21) game against the Trail Blazers.
Julian Strawther – Knee (Out) – The Nuggets announced on Tuesday (Mar. 4) that Strawther will be re-evaluated in four weeks, per Romi Bean of CBS News Colorado.
Christian Braun – Foot (Day To Day) – The Nuggets have listed Braun as Probable for Friday’s (Mar. 21) game against the Trail Blazers.
