Cavaliers, Blazers Meet in Portland Showdown PORTLAND, Ore. (Interstat) — The surging Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Moda Center on Sunday to face a Portland Trail Blazers team looking to stabilize its playoff positioning in Western Conference play. Cleveland (29-20) enters on a hot streak, having won seven of its last nine games, including a dominant 129-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. The Cavaliers’ offense has been potent, averaging over 120 points per game during this successful stretch. Portland (23-25) has been inconsistent, alternating wins and losses over its past 10 contests. The Blazers are coming off a 115-111 road loss to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday despite a 31-point performance from Shaedon Sharpe. A key matchup will feature two of the league’s emerging young talents. Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson is averaging 17.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists over his last 10 games, providing vital all-around play. He posted 20 points, six rebounds and six assists in the win over the Lakers. For Portland, guard Shaedon Sharpe has been a dynamic scorer, averaging 22.7 points over his last 10 outings. He will be the focal point of a Blazers offense that faces a Cleveland defense ranked in the top half of the league. The teams last met on Dec. 3, 2025, in Cleveland, where Portland secured a 122-110 victory. The Cavaliers will seek to avenge that loss and continue their climb in the Eastern Conference standings. Cleveland’s success has been bolstered by strong performances from Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen, who combined for 42 points and 14 rebounds against the Lakers. Portland will counter with center Donovan Clingan, who recorded a 20-rebound game against Washington. Following this contest, Cleveland begins a three-game road trip in Los Angeles against the Clippers on Wednesday. Portland continues a five-game homestand Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns. Sunday’s tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. PST at Moda Center.