Game 1 of the Finals is a blowout for the Blazers as the Nets struggle in an epic showdown between two powerhouse teams.
By The Associated Press••Yahoo Sports
Portland Trail Blazers (32-36, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (17-50, 13th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Monday, 7:30 p. m.
EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Trail Blazers -9. 5; over/under is 222. 5 BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn looks to break its three-game skid when the Nets take on Portland.
The Nets have gone 9-23 at home. Brooklyn ranks last in the Eastern Conference averaging only 106. 7 points per game.
The Trail Blazers are 14-20 on the road. Portland has a 6-5 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Nets are shooting 44.
5% from the field this season, 2. 9 percentage points lower than the 47. 4% the Trail Blazers allow to opponents.