Nuggets Chase History as Playoff Picture Heats Up: Key Matchups and Best Bets
The Denver Nuggets are on the verge of history as they aim for their ninth consecutive victory when they face the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, April 6 at 9 p.m. ET at Ball Arena. The Nuggets, currently tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for third place in the Western Conference, last achieved this winning streak during their 2022-23 championship season. Head coach David Adelman leads a team that hasn’t lost since March 18, coming off a thrilling 136-134 overtime win against the San Antonio Spurs that ended the Spurs' 11-game winning streak. The Nuggets have previously defeated the Trail Blazers twice this season, including a 128-112 home win on March 22. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers, who secured a 118-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans last Thursday, are looking to maintain momentum as they sit tied with the Los Angeles Clippers for the eighth spot in the West. In addition to the NBA clash, other key matchups include: New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks at 7 p.m. ET: Both teams are in the playoff hunt, with the Knicks holding a slim lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers for third in the East. Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto Blue Jays at 7:07 p.m. ET: The Dodgers, fresh off a sweep against the Washington Nationals, face a struggling Blue Jays team. Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres at 7 p.m. ET: This matchup puts the Lightning's first place in the Atlantic Division on the line against a Sabres team that has qualified for the playoffs. The Nuggets are favored by 7.5 points against the Trail Blazers, while the Hawks hold a 1.5-point edge over the Knicks. The Dodgers are -145 favorites against the Blue Jays, and the Lightning are -120 favorites over the Sabres. Stay tuned for these exciting matchups as the postseason approaches!
Source: CBS Sports - 2026-04-06