Portland Trail Blazers vs Philadelphia 76ers – Preview & Prediction (Feb. 09, 2026)
How both teams are playing
Portland has been inconsistent lately. They’ve managed just two wins in their last eight games, both against the Memphis Grizzlies, and sit at 25 wins after 53 games. The Blazers have shown flashes of what they can do, but more often their offensive issues crop up and limit sustained runs. Trade talk and roster speculation have followed the team this season, but nothing concrete has changed their position yet.
The Sixers, on the other hand, are rolling more comfortably. They’ve won six of their last seven and come into this game with solid momentum, sitting at 30–22 after 52 games. Joel Embiid has picked up his play recently, putting up big numbers and anchoring the offense when he’s on the floor. Tyrese Maxey has also been a reliable scoring option, often finishing games strong.
Injuries, lineup notes and prediction
Availability will matter here. Expected absences and questionable statuses listed for this matchup include Damian Lillard, Matisse Thybulle, Shaedon Sharpe and Kris Murray as out; Scoot Henderson, Robert Williams and Deni Avdija are listed as questionable. There’s also a suspension affecting one opposing player, and Joel Embiid is listed as questionable.
If Portland wants a chance, they’ll need to lean on defense at home — their offense hasn’t been consistent enough to outscore teams in shootouts. If Embiid can’t go for the visitors, Philadelphia’s attack will shift more to perimeter creation, which could lower overall efficiency and make this more of a grind-it-out affair.
Tip-off: Monday, 10:00 p.m. EST, February 9th
Prediction: Under 233.5 points. Expect a physical, defense-first game with both teams trying to limit easy looks and control tempo.
