As the Portland Trail Blazers continue their push for the Western Conference’s 9th spot, they face a crucial matchup against the Detroit Pistons. Currently sitting in 12th place, the Blazers are just five wins behind the Sacramento Kings,

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Two teams on a 2-game losing streak clash on Monday morning at Portland, where the Trail Blazers return home after a 6-game road trip to host the Detroit Pistons. The Portland Trail Blazers are outside the Play-in places in the West with a tough pair of games at Boston and Oklahoma City not doing their push up the standings any favors.