Portland are coming into this game on some fine form especially on their on-going road trip, after 2 wins and 1 loss so far, they have been doing a great job with 4 wins out of their last 5 games. Brandon Roy has really turned on the screws, and has been the one who has shown an all-star calibre performance this season, equal to that of players like LeBron James, Kobe Bryant. The support of LaMarcus Aldridge, Pryzbilla, Blake and Rodriguez has greatly helped the Trail Blazers, who are keen to have their bench playing in the best possible fashion, especially since they are under risk of not having any new signings this summer after the CJ Miles fiasco which is on going. Charlotte on the other hand hav ebeen playing some great basketball off late with 4 wins from their last 6 games, including beating Boston in their last home game. Felton, Okafor and Wallace have been the leading scorers for this team, but are one of the lowest scoring teams averaging 91.1 ppg, which is mainly down to their poor bench strength. The bench is where this game will be decided, and with Charlotte being soo poor, Portland should win this one.