However, Toumani Camara, Donovan Clingan, Kris Murray, and Anfernee Simons, the Trail Blazers' leading scorer, are all expected to play tonight. Clingan, Portland's first-round pick (7th overall in 2024), was sidelined for the past five games due to an ankle injury.

Entering this game, the Hornets are dealing with some injuries to key players. Star guard LaMelo Ball has been listed as questionable for the contest and forward Miles Bridges is

The Portland Trail Blazers would have had little excuse not to claim their fourth consecutive victory for the first time this season on Friday night at the Charlotte Hornets. The Blazers, facing a team minus five of their top six scorers,