PREVIEW: The Cleveland Cavaliers bring efficient attacking at the rim (ranked 3rd) and high-frequency three-point shooting (ranked 6th) into Portland on Sunday night, looking to bounce back after a lopsided loss to Phoenix. Cleveland has gone 7-3 in their past 10 contests, demonstrating resilience despite missing key pieces like Evan Mobley and Darius Garland. Donovan Mitchell continues to anchor the offense with 29.1 points per game alongside 5.8 assists, giving the Cavs a dynamic playmaker in transition. The Trail Blazers counter with excellent offensive rebounding (ranked 2nd at 30.4%) but struggle with inefficient three-point shooting (ranked 30th) and a high turnover rate that ranks dead last in the league. Portland's Deni Avdija, questionable with a back issue, serves as the connective tissue of the offense when available, pushing pace and creating secondary advantages that stress opposing defenses. Despite limping in on a four-game losing streak, the Blazers remain a dangerous opponent at home that Cleveland cannot overlook. Jarrett Allen remains the Cavaliers' defensive anchor, serving as the initial deterrent that forces Portland to think twice before attacking the paint. The Trail Blazers hold a 1-0 edge in head-to-head matchups this season and remain undefeated against the spread in their series, adding intrigue to this Western Conference matchup.