PREVIEW: The Brooklyn Nets (17-54) visit the Portland Trail Blazers (35-37) Monday night at Moda Center , with the Nets looking to end their three-game road losing streak. Brooklyn ranks as the worst offensive team in the Eastern Conference, averaging just 106.4 points while shooting 44.3 percent from the field , creating a significant mismatch against Portland's 45.1 percent shooting efficiency . Defensively, the Nets showcase some interesting characteristics: they rank second in limiting three-point attempts allowed and boast the league's best defensive rebounding , yet they allow high-quality three-point looks and struggle defending attacks at the rim . These defensive gaps become especially problematic given Brooklyn's inefficient three-point shooting and league-worst turnover rate , suggesting opportunities for Portland to capitalize on second-chance possessions. Portland enters with momentum on their side, as the Trail Blazers have won six of their last ten games while averaging 114.1 points. The Blazers feature one of the league's most aggressive offensive profiles, ranking third in three-point attempt frequency and fourth in rim attacks , while their strong offensive rebounding at 31 percent efficiency ranks second league-wide. Portland anchors their interior presence with Donovan Clingan, who averages 7.1 rebounds per game , giving them a clear advantage on the glass against an undermanned Brooklyn squad. The Trail Blazers' primary weakness remains their three-point efficiency, ranking 30th despite their high volume , meaning their path to victory relies heavily on controlling the paint and forcing transition opportunities.