Trail Blazers Snap 5-Game Losing Streak with Win Over Bulls
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Scoot Henderson had 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.
Zach LaVine Leads Bulls with 27 Points, But Efforts Fall Short
Zach LaVine had 27 points for the Bulls, but it wasn’t enough as they have now lost five straight.
Blazers Pull Away Late in the Game
Portland stretched its lead to 97-82 on Shaedon Sharpe’s 3-pointer with 7:36 left. Patrick Williams’ dunk got the Bulls within single digits at 110-102 with 1:26 left. Deni Avdija answered with a layup for Portland to end the threat.
Sharpe’s Defense Impresses Coach Billups
Sharpe came off the bench for the Blazers after coach Chauncey Billups told him his defense needed to improve to return to a starting role. Sharpe finished with 23 points.
Bulls Struggle without Key Players
The Bulls led by as many as 15 points in the first half. Henderson made back-to-back 3-pointers that got the Blazers to 43-42. Portland tied it at 45 on Jerami Grant’s 3 and it was even at 53 going into the break.
Takeaways
Bulls: Lonzo Ball (right thigh contusion/injury management), Jevon Carter (illness) and Chris Duarte (personal reasons) were unavailable for the Bulls.
Trail Blazers: Anfernee Simons did not play for the Blazers because of a right elbow strain. But both Avdija (right ankle) and Deandre Ayton (lower back) were available.
Key Moment
Henderson pulled down a defensive rebound and sprinted downcourt under pressure before passing it off to Sharpe for the layup, giving the Blazers an 87-77 lead going into the final quarter.
Key Stat
Portland ended up a disappointing 1-4 on its homestand.
Up Next
The Bulls are at the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. The Trail Blazers are at Miami on Tuesday night.
Conclusion
The Portland Trail Blazers snapped their five-game losing streak with a 113-102 win over the Chicago Bulls. Scoot Henderson led the way with 25 points, while Shaedon Sharpe added 23 points off the bench. The Bulls, who were without several key players, have now lost five straight.
FAQs
* What was the final score in the game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Chicago Bulls?
+ The Trail Blazers won 113-102.
* Who led the Bulls in scoring?
+ Zach LaVine had 27 points.
* How many games did the Trail Blazers win on their recent homestand?
+ They won one game, finishing 1-4.
