The Portland Trail Blazers travel to face the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Sunday, March 1, with tip-off scheduled for 6:00 PM ET. Both teams enter the matchup managing injuries to key contributors, shaping rotations and strategies for the contest.
Portland faces significant absences. Damian Lillard remains sidelined with a left Achilles issue, while Shaedon Sharpe (left fibula) and Robert Williams III (left knee) are also out. Deni Avdija is ruled out for back-related injury management, and Caleb Love is unavailable as a two-way player in the G League. Sidy Cissoko and Hansen Yang are listed as questionable with illness and mid-back soreness, respectively.
The Trail Blazers’ recent performance includes a 93-109 loss at Charlotte and a 121-112 win over Chicago.
Atlanta also navigates multiple injuries. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is questionable with a left foot sprain, while Jalen Johnson is listed as questionable due to a left hip flexor irritation. RayJ Dennis and Asa Newell are doubtful, both active in the G League.
The Hawks have won their last two home games against Washington by comfortable margins, scoring 126-96 and 119-98.
Statistically, Portland leans on Toumani Camara, who averages 13.0 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, and Jerami Grant contributing 18.8 points with 3.5 rebounds. Jrue Holiday adds 15.8 points and 6.2 assists, while Donovan Clingan anchors the paint with 11.5 rebounds per contest.
Atlanta’s frontcourt features Johnson with 23.0 points and 10.6 rebounds per game, and Onyeka Okongwu adding 15.9 points and 7.8 rebounds. Alexander-Walker provides 19.8 points with 3.8 assists, while Dyson Daniels contributes 11.4 points and 6.5 rebounds.
This season’s earlier matchup on January 15 saw the Trail Blazers claim a 117-101 victory at home.
