PHX Vs POR Dream11 Team Overview, Match Centre And Probable Playing 5: Two languishing sdes turn to each other to find much lost solace .
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When today’s Western Conference sides, Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers square off in the middle for their clash against each other, the ramifications for either side from the tie are going to be behemoth. With both lapses filled at the moment, this contest comes bearing with it the pristine chance for both of our challengers to muster up a much needed win, one which could end up being a defining moment for their up rise in the NBA 2019-20 season.
Currently in 12th spot in the league with a record of 10-16 to their name, for Portland Trail Blazers, this encounter is one they just can’t afford to lose if they are to have any chance of imbuing fresh life into their season. The side come into this encounter having being handed out a 114-99 defeat by Denver Nuggets the last time around, a result which was their third in their last five matches, a number which alludes to how lacklustre the side have been this season.
Elsewhere, in ninth place with the 11 wins from 25 games, Phoenix Suns know that they akin to their opponents can’t afford to slip up in this one. The side are on a two match losing spree at the moment, having been defeated 121-119 by San Antonio Spurs the last time around, an edge of the seat thriller which slipped from their grasps in the closing stages of the fourth quarter as the side failed to show the requite composure.
Probable Playing 5
Team News
- Zach Collins, Rodney Hood and Jusuf Nurkic are all out of this encounter for the visiting side owing to their prevelant injury issues.
Phoenix Suns
Kelly Oubre Jr., Dario Saric, Frank Kaminsky, Devin Booker, Ricky Rubio
Portland Trail Blazers
Kent Bazemore, Carmelo Anthony, Hassan Whiteside, Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum
Match Details
NBA 2019-20
Match: Phoenix Suns Vs Portland Trail Blazers
Date And Time: 17th December, Tuesday- 7:30am
Venue: Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix
Television: Sony Ten 2, Six/HD
Pivotal Players
Phoenix Suns
- Frank Kaminsky, Ricky Rubio
Portland Trail Blazers
- Carmelo Anthony, Damian Lillard
Best Shooter
Phoenix Suns
- Devin Booker: 25 Points
Portland Trail Blazers
- Damian Lillard: 26.3 Points, 7.5 Assists
Best Ball Stealer
Phoenix Suns
- Deandre Ayton: 11 Rebounds
Portland Trail Blazers
- Hassan Whiteside: 14.2 Rebounds
PHX Vs POR Dream11 Point Guard
In a season where the entire Portland Trail Blazers side has fallen apart in unison, Damian Lillard has been all too willing to keep waging a lone battle for his side. The point guard has registered the highest points and assist of any player in his side at 26.3 and 7.5 respectively, a number which emotes to his radiant and quirky calibre.
Anfernee Simons is also going to find his place in our Dream 11 team for the day whilst from the other side of the docket we are getting in Ricky Rubio with the having pulled off a stellar 9.4 apg.
PHX Vs POR Dream11 Shooting Guard
Just the one player for us over here with us deciding to move in with Cameron Johnson from Phoenix Suns. He’s up against a side against whom he’s going to find it way too easy to drop triples with his shots going unblemished down the basket.
PHX Vs POR Dream11 Small Forward
A levelly balanced component, we are venturing in with the one player apiece from either side with us beginning with Mikal Bridges for this one. His recent scrimmages on the court have seen him peddle out a solid slew of points, one which have been given birth owing to his ability to send down points with flair and tirelessly.
From Portland Trail Blazers meanwhile we are getting in Kent Bazemore, a player who has faltered off late but this comes across the ideal encounter for him to revive his floundering form and revel us in his true calibre.
PHX Vs POR Dream11 Power Forward
Carmelo Anthony finds his place in our unit for this outing owing to his dual nature as a player. His scrimmages on the court have seen him pull off both deflections and rebounds to not only pull off quick break points for his side but also send down floating and jump shots with ease.
PHX Vs POR Dream11 Centre
His spin and slams paired with his ability to not only wins fouls but convert them with a high magnitude as well see us close out our side with the pick of Frank Kaminsky from Phoenix Suns for the day.
Star Player
Lillard will be hammering down his spot as our team’s star player for the day.
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Dream 11 Disclaimer
All our selections are based on in-depth and astute analysis of the players partaking in the match and a perusal of other reasoning. Please incorporate a slew of factors while crafting your own side with this article serving as a guide to the match and players.
