Game preview
Portland Trail Blazers0-0at
Charlotte Hornets0-0
Sat, Dec 19, 6:00 PM ESTSpectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
POR has the rest edge with 47h between tipoffs, 24h more than CHA.
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What to know before tip
- POR has the rest edge with 47h between tipoffs, 24h more than CHA.
- POR is carrying the heavier travel load at 428 mi from its previous stop.
- POR is dealing with minimal pressure: 3h on the body clock and 0h of zone shift.
- CHA is playing into a 4 in 6 schedule window, which matters even before the ball goes up.
- POR is in game 2 of 6 on the road with 1,881 mi already logged before tip.
Who's in, who's out
POR
1 out- OutShaedon SharpeKnee — Surgery · targeting Mar 1
- DTDDamian LillardAchilles — Surgery · targeting Oct 1
- DTDJa MorantElbow — Sprain · targeting Oct 1
CHA
2 day-to-day- DTDBrandon MillerShoulder — Surgery · targeting Oct 1
- DTDPJ HallAnkle — Surgery · targeting Oct 1
Rest, travel, and body clock
| Schedule spot | POR | CHA |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Days rest | 1 day | B2B |
| Hours rest | 47h | 23h |
| Rest swing | +24h | -24h |
| Travel in | 428 mi | 0 mi |
| Zone change | 0h | 0h |
| Body clock | 3h | 0h |
| Local tip | evening | evening |
| Segment | Road trip · 2 of 6 | Homestand · 4 of 5 |
| Miles before tip | 1,881 mi | 0 mi |
| Schedule alerts | — | B2B4 in 6 |
| Fatigue Index | 4 | 5 |
CHA carries the heavier fatigue load tonight — 5 vs. POR's 4.
How each side got here
POR
428 miPOR came from Indianapolis, IN with 428 mi of travel and 0h of time-zone change.
Indianapolis, IN to Charlotte, NC
CHA
0 miCHA stayed in Charlotte, NC between games, so travel is not a real factor in this setup.
Stayed in Charlotte, NC
Where this game sits in the run
POR
Road tripPOR is on game 2 of 6 on the road, with 1,881 mi already behind it.
CHA
HomestandCHA is in game 4 of 5 on this homestand.