Blazers aim for playoff spot against improving Wizards

The Portland Trail Blazers are set to play against the Washington Wizards in a crucial game on Monday night. This matchup follows a narrow victory over the Toronto Raptors the day before. Currently, the Blazers are looking to improve their record of 29 wins and 39 losses. With a win against the Wizards, who have a record of 15 wins and 51 losses, the Blazers could close the gap to just two games from the 10th place in the Western Conference standings. Although the Wizards have struggled this season, they have recently won six of their last ten games. The Blazers won a previous encounter against the Wizards on February 26, but rookie Alex Sarr did not play in that game. Sarr has recently made a strong impact, scoring 34 points in a game against Denver. In the context of playoff positions, the Blazers need this win to stay competitive. They are currently three games behind the 10th-place Dallas Mavericks, who are on a day off. Losing this game could put the Blazers in a difficult position as they face tough opponents in the upcoming games. The game will take place at the Moda Center at 7 p.m. It will be broadcast on local television and can be viewed for free with an HDTV antenna. In terms of injuries, the Blazers are dealing with several key players being unavailable. Their lineup may be affected by the potential absence of Toumani Camara and Jerami Grant, among others. The Wizards also have players listed as questionable or out due to injuries. After this game, the Blazers will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.