The Portland Trail Blazers return home from a 3-0 trip with a four-game winning streak to face their most daunting home stand of the season starting Sunday afternoon with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Blazers have lost twice to the Thunder, falling 137-114 at home on Nov. 1 and 109-99 on the road on Nov. 20.

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The Trail Blazers have overcome an early deficit to take the lead back in this one. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Heat 97-77. The Trail Blazers came into the contest with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) grabs a rebound away from Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) as forward Jabari Walker (34) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) AP AP

NBA action on Friday will include Cody Martin and the Charlotte Hornets (11-29) hosting the Portland Trail Blazers (16-28) at Spectrum Center, with the matchup tipping at 7:00 PM ET.Their last

Pope’s Orlando Magic (23-22) play at Kia Center on Thursday, January 23, beginning at 7:00 PM ET.The Magic fell in their most