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NBA - Las Vegas Summer League NBA - Las Vegas Summer League · Thomas & Mack Center

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Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets — Preview & Prediction

Portland Trail Blazers visit Denver Nuggets in NBA - Las Vegas Summer League action on July 17, 2026 at Thomas & Mack Center. Portland Trail Blazers come in at 0-2 (27th in the NBA - Las Vegas Summer League); Denver Nuggets come in at 1-1 (13th in the NBA - Las Vegas Summer League).

Portland Trail Blazers have won 1 of their last 5 games; Denver Nuggets have won 2 of their last 5 games. Portland Trail Blazers average 79.0 points per game while allowing 81.0; Denver Nuggets average 93.5 points per game while allowing 89.5 this season.

The teams have met 4 times recently, and Denver Nuggets lead the recent head-to-head 3-1. In the latest meeting on April 7, 2026, Denver Nuggets won 137-132.

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Season Comparison

Blazers
STAT
Denver Nuggets
0-2 Record 1-1
.000 PCT .500
27 Position 13
184 Points For 187
193 Points Against 179
2 Games Played 2
- Streak -
79.0 Points Per Game 93.5
81.0 Opp. Points Per Game 89.5

Head to Head

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Last 4 meetings
3
Apr 7, 2026
Blazers 132 - 137 Denver Nuggets
Mar 22, 2026
Blazers 112 - 128 Denver Nuggets
Feb 21, 2026
Denver Nuggets 157 - 103 Blazers
Nov 1, 2025
Denver Nuggets 107 - 109 Blazers

Blazers Recent

Jul 14 vs Timberwolves 84-111 W
Jul 12 vs Orlando Magic 112-105 L
Jul 11 @ Phoenix Suns 79-81 L
Apr 29 @ Spurs 95-114 L
Apr 26 vs Spurs 114-93 L

Denver Nuggets Recent

Jul 11 @ Timberwolves 101-82 W
Jul 10 vs Rockets 97-86 L
May 1 @ Timberwolves 98-110 L
Apr 28 vs Timberwolves 113-125 W
Apr 26 @ Timberwolves 96-112 L

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