Trail Blazers Dominate Wizards in High-Scoring Affair
PORTLAND, Ore. (Interstat) — The Portland Trail Blazers delivered a commanding performance Sunday, routing the Washington Wizards 123-88 at Moda Center.
Portland seized control with a 34-point second quarter, building a 58-47 halftime lead before outscoring Washington 65-41 after the break. The Trail Blazers’ balanced attack proved overwhelming for a Wizards team that struggled to find consistent offense outside of a 32-point second period.
The victory improved Portland to a .500 record at 38-38. Washington fell to 17-57 with the loss, its second in three games. A crowd of 17,400 attended the game, which Portland entered as a heavy favorite.