The Portland Trail Blazers host the Oklahoma City Thunder for a Northwest Division battle on Sunday evening. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Trail Blazers prediction and pick.

The rebuilding Blazers lost five straight before going on their four-game winning streak. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Portland Trail Blazers starting forward Jerami Grant is out with an ankle injury for Thursday night’s home game against the Orlando Magic. That news forced coach Chauncey Billups to adjust his starting lineup. His choice to replace Grant is guard Scoot Henderson.

Orlando Magic (24-24, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (18-29, 13th in the Western Conference).

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What Oklahoma City calls a "0-0 mentality" is drilled into its members. That process has resulted in the team owning the NBA's best record.

Deni Avdija had 28 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, Toumani Camara had 24 points and nine rebounds, and Scoot Henderson had 25 points for Portland.

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Sprains ankle, won't return

The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 6 and the buzz around notable players and teams is building. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Cameron Johnson, and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. Another star who has emerged in trade talks is Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox.