The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center tonight in what is expected to be an enthralling encounter between two good offensive teams.The Hornets have a 16-17 record and occupy the 8th spot in the Eastern Conference. The Trail Blazers, on the other hand, are 6th in the West thanks to an 18-14 record.At what time will the Charlotte Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers game start?Charlotte Hornets v Golden State WarriorsUSA- Monday, March 1st, 10:30 PM Eastern TimeIndia- Tuesday, March 2nd, 9:00 AM Indian Standard TimeWhere to watch the Charlotte Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers game?Portland Trail Blazers v Los Angeles LakersThe game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Portland Trail Blazers will be televised nationally by NBA TV, and locally by FOX Sports Southeast Charlotte and NBC Sports Northwest. For international audiences, the match will be broadcast live the NBA League Pass.Also Read: NBA Rumors: 3 playoff hopefuls in contention to sign John Collins in free agencyCharlotte Hornets: Team NewsWho's ready for more? @sam_perley gets you prepped for tonight's road game against the Portland @Trailblazers 📝https://t.co/zkmh6XNrlR | @HusqvarnaUSA pic.twitter.com/VddLYEEcz3— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) March 1, 2021The Charlotte Hornets will be missing offseason acquisition Gordon Hayward for tonight's game as he is sidelined with a hand injury. Cody Zeller continues to miss games due to a hip issue. Point guards Devonte' Graham and Grant Riller will also sit this one out due to knee injuries.Caleb Martin is expected to take Gordon Hayward's place in the starting lineup at the small forward position. LaMelo Ball has been putting up some impressive performances lately and he will start once again in Graham's absence.Portland Trail Blazers: Team NewsDid you know that @EnesKanter wanted to be an astronaut when he was a kid? 🚀@BrookeOlzendam asks the big fella all the hard hitting questions. pic.twitter.com/KIunhYUMfW— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) February 28, 2021Center Harry Giles will miss his sixth consecutive game due to a calf problem. Star shooting guard CJ McCollum is out indefinitely with a foot injury, while Jusuf Nurkic will miss the game as well as he continues his rehabilitation after suffering a wrist injury. Zach Collins is also unavailaible for tonight's clash because of an ankle issue.Also Read: NBA Trade Rumors: New York Knicks could make a bold swoop for Karl Anthony-Towns with eyes on making a deep postseason run