The Brooklyn Nets have been on a nice run having won 15 of their past 17 games and are coming off a 113-106 win over Golden State. In the win, Kyrie Irving had 28 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, while James Harden added 26 points with eight assists. The Portland Trailblazers have also been playing well having won seven of their past 10 games. They are coming off a very bad 132-92 home loss to Dallas. Damian Lillard had 19 points and four assists, while Gary Trent Jr. added 16 points off the bench.

The Nets will be without Kyrie Irving. Kevin Durant and possibly Harden in this one. There is no way Brooklyn going to be in a position to win this game. In Durant and Irving, you are missing your two top scores combine for 57 points a game. Throw in the loss of Haden or a less than 100 percent Harden it is hard to see Portland losing no matter how bad they looked against Dallas.

Play on Portland.