The Portland Trail Blazers (8-12) head north to face the surging Toronto Raptors (14-7) in a cross-conference tilt that pits a rebuilding squad against an Eastern Conference contender finding its groove. Portland’s youth movement has shown flashes but remains inconsistent on the road, while Toronto rides a hot home streak, leaning on versatile wings to mask some frontcourt depth concerns. With the Raptors eyeing a top-3 seed in the East, this matchup at Scotiabank Arena could be a trap game for the visitors if Toronto’s defense clamps down early. Expect a battle of paces—Portland’s up-tempo attack vs. Toronto’s controlled half-court sets—potentially turning into a high-scoring affair if the Blazers’ shooters heat up.
Venue
Venue: Scotiabank Arena, 40 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2X2, Canada. Capacity: 19,800. This state-of-the-art downtown venue, home to the Raptors since 1999, boasts an electric atmosphere bolstered by Canadian hoops fervor, especially during prime-time home stands. The arena’s Jumbotron and fan zones amplify the intensity for international matchups like this one.
Tipoff: 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT). Broadcast: KUNP (Blazers local), TSN (Raptors local), NBA League Pass (streaming). National intrigue could draw extra eyes, with tip-off aligning perfectly for West Coast viewers.
Team Records
| Team | Overall Record | Home/Away Split | Northwest/Atlantic Division Standings | Key Stats (PPG / Opp PPG / Net Rating) |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 8-12 | 5-5 Home / 3-7 Away | 4th (Northwest, 1-3 div.) | 110.2 / 114.8 / -4.6 |
| Toronto Raptors | 14-7 | 8-2 Home / 6-5 Away | 1st (Atlantic, 4-1 div.) | 115.4 / 109.2 / +6.2 |
Portland languishes in the Western Conference’s lower tier, struggling with defensive rebounding (26th in league), while Toronto sits second in the East, propelled by top-10 offensive efficiency and a stingy home defense allowing just 102.3 PPG at Scotiabank Arena.
Recent Team Forms
Both squads enter with momentum swings, but Toronto’s consistency gives them the edge in this spot.
Trail Blazers (1-4 in last 5): Portland’s skid deepened with a 118-105 loss at home to the Clippers on November 29, following defeats in Denver (112-98 on Nov. 26), at Utah (109-102 on Nov. 24), vs. Sacramento (116-110 on Nov. 22), and at Golden State (124-108 on Nov. 20). They’ve averaged 107.6 PPG in the stretch while surrendering 112.4, with turnovers (15.2 per game) and cold shooting (42.1% FG) plaguing them. Road form is dismal (3-7, -9.2 net rating away), but young guns like Shaedon Sharpe have provided highlights amid the rebuild.
Raptors (3-2 in last 5): Toronto bounced back with a 110-99 home win over Cleveland on November 30, after splitting road games: W at Indiana (108-104 on Nov. 27), L at Milwaukee (115-112 on Nov. 25), W vs. Charlotte (120-98 on Nov. 23), and L at Boston (118-110 on Nov. 21). Averaging 113.8 PPG offensively in this window, they’ve thrived on Scottie Barnes’ all-around play, though ATS woes (1-4 last 5) stem from close losses. Home dominance is real (8-2, +12.4 net rating), with a seven-game winning streak at Scotiabank Arena fueling confidence.
Injury Report
Injuries hit Toronto harder up front, potentially opening lanes for Portland’s slashers, but the Blazers’ backcourt depth is tested too. Updates as of December 1, 2025 (NBA official report, 7:30 PM ET edition).
| Team | Player | Status | Injury Details | Impact |
| Trail Blazers | Donovan Clingan (C) | QUESTIONABLE | Right ankle sprain (tweaked in practice; day-to-day). | Rookie big’s 8.4 RPG crucial for paint protection; if out, Duop Reath slides in, weakening rebounding (-4 RPG without Clingan). |
| Trail Blazers | Scoot Henderson (G) | OUT | Left hamstring tear (multi-week; re-aggravated Nov. 26). | 16.2 PPG sparkplug sidelined; forces Anfernee Simons heavy minutes (38+ MPG risk). |
| Trail Blazers | Matisse Thybulle (G/F) | OUT | Right shoulder strain (indefinite). | Defensive specialist (1.8 SPG); bench D suffers. |
| Raptors | RJ Barrett (G/F) | OUT | Right foot fracture (rehab ongoing; 4-6 weeks). | 18.9 PPG scorer absent; shifts burden to Barnes/Quickley, dropping spacing (team -7.2 PPG without him). |
| Raptors | Blake Wesley (G) | OUT | Left thumb ligament tear (surgical; out 6-8 weeks). | Depth guard; minor rotation hit, but exposes backcourt if Quickley rests. |
| Raptors | Jakob Poeltl (C) | PROBABLE | Left knee soreness (managed load). | Anchor (11.2 RPG); 80% chance to play full minutes. |
Toronto’s absences tilt the matchup toward small-ball chaos, while Portland’s youth gets a slight health boost if Clingan suits up.
Series History
This Pacific-Atlantic series dates to 1995, with Portland holding a historical edge in 57 regular-season meetings: 37-20 (.649 win%). The Blazers dominated the early 2000s but Toronto has flipped the script recently, winning four straight and 4 of the last 5.
Last 10 Meetings: Raptors 6-4, including a 112-103 Toronto win on April 3, 2025 (Barnes’ triple-double), and 105-102 on March 16, 2025. Portland’s last victory: 118-128 loss? Wait, 128-118 Raptors win on March 9, 2024—Blazers snapped the streak with a 99-91 home W on October 30, 2023.
At Scotiabank Arena: Raptors 12-8 all-time vs. Blazers; Portland’s last win there: 2022 (125-110).
Trends: Games average 214.6 total points (under in 6/10); Raptors cover in 7 of last 10 home vs. Portland. Blazers are 2-8 SU in last 10 road trips north.
Toronto’s recent mastery (4-game streak) sets up a revenge spot for the Blazers, but history favors the hosts in Toronto.
Key Player Matchups
With Barrett out, perimeter duels take center stage. These battles could dictate tempo:
Anfernee Simons (Blazers G) vs. Immanuel Quickley (Raptors G): Simons’ scoring bursts (22.4 PPG, 37% 3PT) test Quickley’s on-ball pressure (1.6 SPG, quick hands). Quickley (19.8 PPG) thrives in pick-and-rolls; expect 40+ combined points if Simons exploits mismatches.
Jerami Grant (Blazers F) vs. Scottie Barnes (Raptors F): Grant’s isolation efficiency (20.6 PPG, 46% FG) clashes with Barnes’ versatility (24.2 PPG, 7.1 APG, elite D). Barnes’ length could limit Grant to 15-18 shots; winner owns the wing.
Deandre Ayton (Blazers C) vs. Jakob Poeltl (Raptors C, probable): Ayton’s rebounding edge (10.8 RPG) bullies Poeltl’s positioning (11.2 RPG, 1.4 BPG). If Poeltl sits, Kelly Olynyk mismatches badly—projected 20+ boards combined.
Bench: Shaedon Sharpe (Blazers G) vs. Gradey Dick (Raptors G/F): Sharpe’s athleticism (16.1 PPG off bench) vs. Dick’s shooting (14.2 PPG, 39% 3PT); second unit controls energy.
Toronto’s depth shines if healthy, but Portland’s starters could feast inside.
Betting Trends
Trends: Raptors 1-4 ATS last 5 overall but 7-3 ATS home; Blazers 3-7 ATS season. Player props: Barnes O 23.5 pts (-115); Simons O 21.5 pts (+100). Public 62% on Toronto spread; sharps leaning over (58% handle).
Game Odds
Portland Trail Blazers 232
Toronto Raptors – 5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, December 1, 2025
