Remarkably, the Trail Blazers may be positioning themselves for a late-season surge that could carry them into the play-in tournament. No, really. And it would be a great story in an NBA season already full of them.

The Portland Trail Blazers had a golden opportunity on Friday to improve their standing in the Western Conference playoff chase. They were taking on an underman

The Portland Trail Blazers have ... of Bleacher Report predicts that one of the Blazers' center, Duop Reath, could be on the move to Eastern Conference powerhouse the Cleveland Cavaliers. "

Portland Trail Blazers (28-34, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (43-18, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Portland Trail Blazers take on the Boston Celtics in non-conference action.

Given that Tatum rarely misses games or even shows up on the injury report, this is something Celtics fans will certainly want to keep an eye on. If he is unable to go, the Celtics will likely rely more heavily on Jaylen Brown (assuming he is good to go despite being listed as questionable with an illness).

Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley has been named the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month for February, while Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara earned the honor in the Western Conference, the NBA announced.

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SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Sunday's Portland Trail Blazers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers matchup

Portland plays Washington for a non-conference matchup. The teams square off Wednesday for the first time this season.