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The Portland Trail Blazers (16-28) and Charlotte Hornets (11-29) meet Friday. Tip-off from Spectrum Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) grabs a rebound away from Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) as forward Jabari Walker (34) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) AP AP

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The Charlotte Hornets (11-29) are hosting the Portland Trail Blazers (16-28) on Friday; the date, time, TV channels, and free live

While some may be ancy to back LaMelo Ball's scoring output against Portland, Douglas Farmer breaks down why that isn’t the best approach ahead of tonight's clash in Charlotte.