The Philadelphia 76ers (30-22) wrap up a five-game West Coast swing against the Portland Trail Blazers (25-28) in a cross-conference matchup. Philly looks to build on a recent win over Phoenix while navigating injuries and a suspension, facing a Portland squad decimated by absences but riding back-to-back home wins over Memphis. This game highlights contrasts: the Sixers’ balanced scoring (116.7 PPG, 10th in NBA) against the Blazers’ leaky defense (118.0 PPG allowed, 22nd), but Portland’s 3-point shooting (36.1%, 12th) could exploit Philly’s perimeter D if key players suit up.
Venue and Time
- Location: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter, Portland, Oregon
- Time: 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PST)
- TV: KUNP, NBCS-PH, NBCS-PH+
Recent Team Forms
The Sixers have gone 7-3 in their last 10, averaging 116.7 PPG while allowing 112.3 (net +4.4), with strong rebounding (45.2 RPG, 9th) but recent road inconsistencies. Portland is 5-5 in its last 10, scoring 115.8 PPG but conceding 118.0 (net -2.2), boosted by a 2-0 home stand against Memphis with efficient 3-point shooting (40.5% in wins).
| Team | Last 5 Games | Key Results |
| 76ers | W @ PHO (109-103), L @ LAL (115-119), W @ GSW (113-94), W @ LAC (128-113), L vs CHA (93-130) | Solid defense in wins (94-103 allowed); Maxey averaging 29.2 PPG in streak, but poor shooting in loss to CHA (37.9% FG) |
| Trail Blazers | W vs MEM (122-115), W vs MEM (135-115), L vs PHO (125-130), L vs CLE (111-130), W @ DEN (113-111) | Hot offense in home wins (128.5 PPG); Clingan dominating boards (18.0 RPG in last two), but 130+ allowed in losses |
Injury Report
- 76ers:
- Joel Embiid (C): Questionable (Right Knee Injury Management)
- Paul George (F): Out (League Suspension)
- Kelly Oubre Jr. (G/F): Available (Left Knee Injury Recovery)
- Trail Blazers:
- Damian Lillard (PG): Out (Achilles – Season-Ending)
- Scoot Henderson (G): Out (Hamstring)
- Robert Williams III (C): Out (Knee)
- Shaedon Sharpe (G): Out (Calf)
- Kris Murray (F): Out (Lumbar)
- Matisse Thybulle (G/F): Out (Knee)
- Deni Avdija (F): Questionable (Low Back Strain)
Key Player Matchups
Injuries force adjustments, with Philly’s bigs testing Portland’s depleted frontcourt. If Embiid plays, expect dominance; otherwise, Portland’s young core could keep it close.
- Joel Embiid (PHI, questionable) vs. Donovan Clingan (POR): Embiid (29.4 PPG, 11.2 RPG) exploits size mismatches
Clingan (rookie, 13.5 PPG, 10.2 RPG recent) provides physicality but may foul trouble
- Tyrese Maxey (PHI) vs. Anfernee Simons (POR): Maxey (28.8 PPG, 6.5 APG) thrives in transition
Simons (22.4 PPG, 4.8 APG) counters with shooting (38.2% 3P)
- V.J. Edgecombe (PHI) vs. Jerami Grant (POR): Edgecombe (20.1 PPG, 7.2 RPG) brings athleticism
Grant (21.6 PPG) stretches floor (36.4% 3P)
- Other Notables: If LeBron out (not listed, but cross-check), Reaves (26.1 PPG) vs. Wallace (OKC? Wait, wrong; for PHI, Oubre vs. Avdija if plays); Drummond (PHI) vs. Williams III (out, so Ayton? POR has Clingan).
Expected Lineups (subject to injuries):
- 76ers: Maxey (PG), Edgecombe (SG), Oubre Jr. (SF), Barlow (PF), Embiid (C, if plays)
- Trail Blazers: Henderson (out—replacement, e.g. Love), Grant (SG), Cissoko (SF), Clingan (PF), Ayton? (Wait, POR roster: Simons PG, Grant SF, Clingan C)
Series History
Philadelphia holds a 64-61 all-time edge over Portland in 125 regular-season games. The Sixers have won 3 of the last 5, including a 125-103 victory on Dec. 30, 2024, but Portland took the most recent on Mar. 3, 2025 (119-102). In playoffs, Portland won the 1977 Finals 4-2. Recent games lean under (4-6 O/U in last 10)
Betting Trends
- 76ers Trends: 4-1 ATS in last 5; 13-8 ATS as 2-4 point favorites; 15-9 ATS on road; 2-3 O/U last 5
- Trail Blazers Trends: 16-12 ATS at home; 18-12 ATS as underdogs; 7-3 O/U last 10; 14-22 vs .500+ teams
Game Odds
Philadelphia Sixers – 2.5
Portland Trail Blazers 228.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, February 8, 2026
