Sunday, September 24, 2023

Sept. 24, 2023

Blazers

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis dunks against Portland Trail Blazers forward Drew Eubanks, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 31, 2023. The Kings won 138-114.

Playoff-bound Kings beat Blazers 138-114

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis dunks against Portland Trail Blazers forward Drew Eubanks, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 31, 2023. The Kings won 138-114.

March 31, 2023, 10:21pm Blazers

De’Aaron Fox had 20 points and 11 assists and the playoff-bound Sacramento Kings won their second consecutive game against Portland Trail Blazers 138-114 on Friday night. Read story

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis, right, drives to the basket on Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Kings end long playoff drought with 120-80 win over Blazers

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis, right, drives to the basket on Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

March 29, 2023, 9:38pm Blazers

De’Aaron Fox scored 18 points and the Sacramento Kings clinched their first playoff berth since 2006 with a 120-80 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Read story

Portland shooting guard Keon Johnson, right, drives to the basket Monday, March 27, 2023, during the Trail Blazers’ 124-90 loss to the Pelicans at Moda Center.

For shorthanded Blazers, young players and newcomers get an opportunity with expanded roles

Portland shooting guard Keon Johnson, right, drives to the basket Monday, March 27, 2023, during the Trail Blazers’ 124-90 loss to the Pelicans at Moda Center.

March 27, 2023, 11:30pm Blazers

As the Portland Trail Blazers inch closer to the finish line of the 2022-23 season shorthanded and out-skilled, there’s a silver lining for several players stepping into larger roles during the stretch run. It’s an opportunity to make an impression ahead of an important offseason for the franchise. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker, right, rebounds the ball over New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, March 27, 2023.

Ingram scores 29 as Pelicans rout Trail Blazers 124-90

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker, right, rebounds the ball over New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, March 27, 2023.

March 27, 2023, 9:47pm Blazers

Brandon Ingram scored 29 points and the New Orleans Pelicans routed the shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers 124-90 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little, left, looks to shoot over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31, Thunder beat depleted Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little, left, looks to shoot over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, March 26, 2023.

March 26, 2023, 7:23pm Blazers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the depleted Portland Trail Blazers 118-112 on Sunday. Read story

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, left, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 24, 2023.

LaVine leads Bulls’ rout of Blazers, 124-96

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, left, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 24, 2023.

March 24, 2023, 9:43pm Blazers

Zach LaVine scored 33 points and the Chicago Bulls dominated the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 124-96 on Friday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots against the Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23), left, and guard Ochai Agbaji (30) in the first half during an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Salt Lake City.

Lillard, Sharpe lead Blazers past Jazz to halt 6-game skid

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots against the Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23), left, and guard Ochai Agbaji (30) in the first half during an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Salt Lake City.

March 22, 2023, 9:36pm Blazers

Damian Lillard scored 30 points, rookie Shaedon Sharpe had a career-high 24 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Utah Jazz 127-115 on Wednesday night to stop a six-game losing streak. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, left, drives against Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, March 19, 2023.

Paul has 29 and Clippers hand Blazers sixth straight loss

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, left, drives against Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, March 19, 2023.

March 19, 2023, 9:02pm Blazers

Paul George had 29 points and the Los Angeles Clippers handed the Portland Trail Blazers their sixth straight loss with a 117-102 victory on Sunday night. Read story

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, prepares to shoot a basket over Portland Trail Blazers forwards Cam Reddish, center, and Drew Eubanks, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 17, 2023.

Celtics hold off Trail Blazers 126-112

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, prepares to shoot a basket over Portland Trail Blazers forwards Cam Reddish, center, and Drew Eubanks, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 17, 2023.

March 17, 2023, 9:50pm Blazers

Jayson Tatum had 34 points and 12 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics withstood a late Portland rally for a 126-112 victory over the struggling Trail Blazers on Friday night. Read story

New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley, right, dribbles in front of Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Quickley leads rally as Knicks beat Blazers 123-107

New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley, right, dribbles in front of Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

March 14, 2023, 9:40pm Blazers

Immanuel Quickley scores 26 points and the New York Knicks mounted a rally in the third quarter to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 123-107 on Tuesday night. Read story