Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers: Preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch 2020/21 NBA playoffs

Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers will clash again today, June 1, at 10:00 pm (ET) at the Ball Arena in Denver. for the first round of the 2020/21 NBA playoffs. Here, you'll find all the match information, predictions, odds, and how to watch the game.

Hoops fans were thrilled to know that the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers would match up in the playoffs because they knew that this could go either way. So far, it hasn't disappointed.

The series is heading back to the highest of Ball Arena in Denver after a frenetic two games in Moda Center. Thus far, it doesn't seem like any team has any clear edge over the other, and that's why this series has been must-watch television.

Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers: Match Information

Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Time: 10:00 PM (ET)
Location: Ball Arena, Denver

Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers: Times By State In The U.S

ET: 10:00 PM
CT: 9:00 PM
MT: 8:00 PM
PT: 7:00 PM

Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers: Storylines

The Portland Trail Blazers fought hard in Game 4 and defended their court after suffering a tough loss in the third of the series. It's been a great chess match between Terry Stotts and Mike Malone with plenty of adjustments between games.

Now, the Nuggets will rely on one of their biggest x-factors of the season: their court. Not many teams can win in Denver, especially on short rest, and that could take a toll on Damian Lillard's explosiveness, as he was clearly fatigued during their Game 4 win.

Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers: Results

Denver Nuggets: 47-25 (25-11 at Home)

Portland Trail Blazers: 40-32 (22-14 on The Road)

Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers: Lineups

Denver Nuggets

Facundo Campazzo (PG)
Austin Rivers (SG)
Michael Porter Jr (SF)
Aaron Gordon (PF)
Nikola Jokic (C)

Portland Trail Blazers

Damian Lillard (PG)
CJ McCollum (SG)
Norman Powell (SF)
Robert Covington (PF)
Jusuf Nurkic (C)

How To Watch Or Live Stream Free Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers In The U.S

The 2020/21 NBA playoffs between Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers to be played on June 1 at the Ball Arena in Denver will be broadcasted in the US by NBA TV, and NBA League Pass.

Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers: Predictions And Odds

Unsurprisingly, oddsmakers believe that the Denver Nuggets will bounce back and get another win at home. Right now, they're favored by 1.5 points, while the game total is set at 226 points.