Still lurking in the West play-in picture after three straight wins, the Blazers enter Moda Center this evening just 2 games behind the Suns for the tenth and last slot in the West. The hope tonight, however, is that an under-strength Denver might not be able to slow the recent advance. Once again, no Nikola Jokic for the Nuggets, and perhaps no Jamal Murray again, either; that didn't stop Denver from upsetting the Warriors earlier this week, but shorthanded Denver didn't even have a look at the Lakers on Wednesday, and don't forget that home loss to the Wiz last Saturday. Portland is once again riding a hot Anfernee Simons, who's scoring at a 24 pg clip in the current win streak. Play Blazers