The Raps have been great at preventing buckets, ranking first in defensive rating since the coming out of the break. They also rank fifth in opponent field-goal percentage and ninth in opponent scoring, at 112 points during this 21-game period. That defense will be on display tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Trail Blazers are currently 13-25 on the road with a point differential of -3, while the Raptors have a 5-5 record in their last ten games at home. The Blazers won 105-102 on March 16 in Portland versus Toronto. This is the final meeting of the season.

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