The Denver Nuggets play host to the Portland Trail Blazers at Pepsi Center on Tuesday evening.

The Nuggets (34-16) have won six of their last 10 games, but they are coming off an overtime loss in Detroit, in their most recent contest. They have won two in a row at home and look to continue building on their impressive 19-6 home record. Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets with 20.2 points, 10.0 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game. Will Barton is averaging 15.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Monte Morris has been playing well lately, averaging 10.8 points, 4.5 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game, over the last 10 games. Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) and Paul Millsap (knee) will miss Tuesday's action, while Jamal Murray (ankle) remains questionable for action. The Nuggets score an average of 109.8 points per game, and they are holding opponents to an average of 106.5 points per game, which is fifth fewest in the league.

Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers (23-27) have won seven of their last 10 games, including their last four in a row. They are 2-2 in their last four road games and look to build on their 10-16 road record. Damian Lillard has been on fire lately, averaging 41.6 points on 52.8 percent shooting, including 50 percent from long range, over the last 10 games. Hassan Whiteside continues to play well, averaging 16.6 points, 14.5 rebounds and 4.0 blocks per game, over the last 10 games. Trevor Ariza has been solid since joining the Trail Blazers and is averaging 11.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals, over the last five games. The Trail Blazers are averaging 113.5 points per game, but they are giving up an average of 114.7 points against, which is sixth most in the league. They are shooting 45.7 percent from the field, including 36.8 percent from long range, which is seventh best in the league.