Player Analysis: Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard stands out as one of the best shooters in the league this season, but he finds himself in a tough matchup against his former team, the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers have extremely strong defense, especially against long range shooters. Portland’s starting point guards are shooting just 29.8% from three-point range, the third-lowest percentage in the league, meaning Lillard will have a hard time finding the space to shoot from distance, a key element of his performance. In addition, Portland is known for slow play and low possession, and in their last 5 games they rank 3rd as the slowest team in the league.
Due to the slow play of the Blazers, the number of possessions and scoring chances are expected to be limited, which could affect Lillard’s overall performance. He is expected to have fewer offensive and shooting opportunities, and with the increased focus on his defense, Lillard may struggle to put up high points. Additionally, Portland is a team that doesn’t allow many forwards to score big points, so Lillard’s performance could be significantly lower than usual.
Betting Suggestion: Under 27.5 points
Considering all these factors – the reduced number of possessions, Portland’s stout defense and the slow pace of the game, the betting suggestion is under 27.5 points for Damian Lillard. It is expected that it will not be easy for him to reach this limit, and he will probably have a lower performance than usual.
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