PREVIEW: The Portland Trail Blazers host the Phoenix Suns at the Moda Center on Tuesday night , with Portland favored at -2.5 in what shapes up as a fascinating clash of contrasting styles. The Suns have been in great form, winning seven of their last nine games , though a five-game winning streak was halted by the Hawks in a 124-122 loss on Sunday. Phoenix brings elite three-point shooting efficiency (ranked 3rd) and high-volume attempts (ranked 6th), but struggles with defensive rebounding (ranked 25th) and attacking the rim (ranked 27th). The Trail Blazers have cooled considerably, dropping five of their last seven games after falling short to the Mavericks in overtime on Sunday . Portland's identity centers on pace and explosiveness, but their defensive vulnerabilities remain a major concern heading into this matchup. The Blazers rank among the league's best at offensive rebounding (1st) and attacking the rim (3rd), yet their inefficient three-point shooting (ranked 30th) and rim attack proficiency (ranked 30th) mirror their offensive inconsistency. Both teams face significant injury challenges, with Phoenix missing Grayson Allen and Jalen Green, while Portland has ruled out Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday and Matisse Thybulle. Portland's poor passing and heavy isolation reliance (ranked 27th) could become problematic if they struggle to create efficient scoring opportunities against a disciplined Phoenix defense.