The Cleveland Cavaliers took a step in the right direction with their 135-119 win over the Indiana Pacers. We’ll see if they can back that up against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers got off to a strong start, but have fallen off in recent weeks. They’re 3-7 in their last ten games. They will also be on the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday as they play a road game against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday.Even though Portland isn’t a good team, they are a team that can wear you out with their style of play. They play at the third-highest pace and aren’t afraid to apply pressure in the backcourt while on defense. Both are things the Cavs have struggled with at times. We’ll see if they can answer the test this time.Support us and rep the Buckeyes with HomageAnything bought from the links helps support Fear the Sword. The above shirt can be bought at the link HERE. Homage’s entire Ohio State collection can be found HERE.Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (13-9) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (8-12)Where: Rocket Arena — Cleveland, OHWhen: Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7 pm ESTTV: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports App, NBA League PassPoint spread: Not yet postedCavs injury report: Not yet submittedBlazers injury reportfor Tuesday’s game vs. Toronto: Donovan Clingan – QUESTIONABLE (illness), Scoot Henderson – OUT (hamstring), Jrue Holiday – OUT (calf), Damian Lillard – OUT (Achilles), Matisse Thybulle – OUT (thumb), Blake Wesley – OUT (foot), Javonte Cooke – OUT (G League)Cavs expectedstarting lineup: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson, De’Andre Hunter, Evan MobleyBlazers expected starting lineup: Sidy Cissoko, Deni Avdija, Kris Murray, Toumani Camara, Jerami GrantHere’s a look at both teams’ impact stats via Cleaning the Glass as of Tuesday evening.Offensive RatingDefensive RatingNet RatingCavs117.5 (13th)113.9 (7th)+3.6 (12th)Blazers114.5 (6th)117.8 (22nd)-3.4 (20th)