Portland Trail Blazers at Phoenix Suns: Game preview, prediction, time, TV channel

The Portland Trail Blazers start a four-game trip Saturday at the Phoenix Suns (4-1) after losing 137-116 at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder (5-0).

The Blazers will have enough trouble dealing with the Suns, but the job could become even more difficult if Anfernee Simons sits out.

Simons injured his left arm after falling to the floor following a dunk attempt in the fourth quarter.

According to coach Chauncey Billups, the injury was not considered serious. But it's entirely possible that the Blazers could their star guard Saturday night off.

Prediction: Suns should roll. The Blazers will be fatigued, could be without Simons, and simply don't matchup with the Suns, who had Friday night off.

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What: Trail Blazers (2-3) vs. Suns (4-1), 7 p.m., Saturday.

Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix.

Radio: Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM).

TV channel: KATU Charge (Antenna: 2.2 in Portland. Comcast: 302 and 1170. DirecTV and Dish: Available Jan. 1).

How to Rip City TV Network. If you don't have cable, you can still watch this game live for FREE with the help of an HDTV antenna on your local ABC affiliate (Charge 2.2 in Portland). These antennas are very easy to install and cost around $20. You can purchase one at your local Bi-Mart or Fred Meyer, or buy one online at Walmart or from Amazon and have it shipped quickly to your home. Here are some instructions on how to set up an HDTV antenna on your television or other display. You can find out more about which channel Rip City TV Network is on in your area by using the channel finder here .

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( Oregon Lottery/DraftKings )

Moneyline: POR +575 | PHX -800

Spread: POR +13 | Over/Under:

Blazers: The status of Anfernee Simons (left arm) is uncertain. He injured his left arm Friday night against the Thunder. Robert Williams III (left hamstring strain), Shaedon Sharpe (left shoulder posterior labral tear) and Matisse Thybulle (right knee inflammation) are out.

Suns: Unavailable.

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The Blazers play at the New Orleans Pelicans (3-3) at 6:30 p.m. Monday.