How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Friday's NBA game

How to watch Wizards vs. Trail Blazers basketball game

By Scout Staff

Apr 5, 2024 at 8:50 pm ET • 2 min read

3rd Quarter Report

The Trail Blazers are on the road but looking no worse for wear. Sitting on a score of 86-81, they have looked like the better team, but there's still one more quarter to play.

The Trail Blazers came into the match with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

Who's Playing

Portland Trail Blazers @ Washington Wizards

Current Records: Portland 20-56, Washington 15-62

How To Watch

When: Friday, April 5, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Capital One Arena -- Washington, District of Columbia
TV: ROOT Sports Northwest
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $16.49

What to Know

The Washington Wizards have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Portland Trail Blazers at 7:00 p.m. ET on Friday at Capital One Arena. The Wizards have been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

The Wizards lost a heartbreaker to the Lakers when they met back in December of 2022, and they left with a heavy heart again on Wednesday. The Wizards fell to the Lakers 125-120. Washington has struggled against Los Angeles recently, as their match on Wednesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Jordan Poole put forth a good effort for the losing side as he scored 29 points along with five assists and two steals.

Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers came into Wednesday's contest having lost ten straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past the Hornets 89-86. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Portland has posted since January 17th.

Washington's defeat dropped their record down to 15-62. As for Portland, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 20-56.

While only the Trail Blazers took care of their fans the last time they played, both teams pleased bettors by covering the spread. Looking ahead, the Wizards are expected to win a tight contest, barring any buzzer beaters. This contest will be Portland's 21st straight as the underdogs (so far over this stretch they are 12-8 against the spread).

The Wizards barely slipped by the Trail Blazers in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, winning 118-117. Will the Wizards repeat their success, or do the Trail Blazers have a better game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.