Overview

• The Portland Trail Blazers have lost 10 consecutive games against the Oklahoma City Thunder, including a 139-77 blowout on Jan. 11, the second worst loss in franchise history.
• The Blazers are expected to enter the game with a better lineup than they did on Jan. 11, with Deandre Ayton’s return giving the Blazers a veteran presence and Malcolm Brogdon starting over rookie Scoot Henderson.
• Anfernee Simons, who went 0 of 10 from the field on Jan. 11, is expected to have a much better showing on Tuesday.
• The Thunder have won three of their past five games, including their past two, and are looking to keep momentum on their side.
• Portland has lost eight of its past 11 games, with the losses coming by an average of 29.3 points.