The Portland Trail Blazers (29-32) play the Atlanta Hawks (30-31) on March 1, 2026, in Atlanta at 6:00 p.m. EST. Both teams are close in the standings and need wins to stay in the playoff race.This game comes on the second night of a back-to-back for both sides. Player availability is likely to decide how it plays out.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Atlanta Hawks Injury report (March 1, 2026)
Portland Trail Blazers will be without several players. Deni Avdija is out with a back issue and has missed four straight games. Robert Williams III is also out due to a knee concern. Damian Lillard remains sidelined for the season with a torn Achilles. Sidy Cissoko is out with illness, and Yang Hansen is listed as questionable with back soreness.Shaedon Sharpe is still recovering, so the scoring responsibility falls more on Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant. Both had solid numbers in the last game.Atlanta has its own concerns. Jalen Johnson is questionable with a hip issue and could miss another game. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is also questionable with a foot injury. RayJ Dennis and Asa Newell are doubtful due to G League assignments. That leaves Dyson Daniels, and Zaccharie Risacher handling larger roles.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Atlanta Hawks Available players and rotation outlook (March 1, 2026)
Portland’s available group includes Jrue Holiday, Jerami Grant, Scoot Henderson, Donovan Clingan, Toumani Camara, Matisse Thybulle, Kris Murray, and Blake Wesley. Several regulars remain out or uncertain.Atlanta’s rotation includes Trae Young, Onyeka Okongwu, Zaccharie Risacher, Dyson Daniels, Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kennard, Vit Krejci, Mouhamed Gueye, Nikola Djurisic, and Keaton Wallace, with Johnson and Alexander-Walker not confirmed.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Atlanta Hawks Head-to-head and last meeting
Portland leads the all-time series 65-62. The Trail Blazers also won the earlier meeting this season, 117-101 on January 15. Shaedon Sharpe scored 24 points in that game.Atlanta plays at home this time, which could make a difference if key players return.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Atlanta Hawks Team stats comparison
| Category | Portland Trail Blazers (29-32) | Atlanta Hawks (30-31) |
| Points Per Game | ~121 (early season avg; recent games 107-139) | Not specified; recent win featured balanced scoring |
| Field Goal % | 44.4% | Stronger opponent defense faced |
| 3-Point % | 33.9% | Competitive in recent outings |
| Rebounds Per Game | 41.7 | Hawks edge in home wins |
| Assists Per Game | 27.2 | Trae Young drives high output |
| Recent Form | L to Hornets; Holiday 25 pts, Grant 21 | W over Wizards; Kispert 33 off bench |
Portland’s bench has been productive, but the defense has allowed opponents to shoot 48.5%. Atlanta’s offense depends heavily on Trae Young, with Jalen Johnson adding balance when available.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Atlanta Hawks Key matchup and prediction (March 1, 2026)
Jrue Holiday against Trae Young will be central. Holiday’s defense could slow down Atlanta’s offense. Jerami Grant’s scoring will matter if Atlanta is short in the frontcourt.If Jalen Johnson plays, Atlanta is slightly ahead and could win 112-108. If he does not, Portland has a better chance to win on the road.
