Overview

• Shaedon Sharpe tied his career-high with 36 points, setting a record for the most points scored by a Canadian against the Toronto Raptors.
• The Portland Trail Blazers' win keeps them 2.5 games behind the Sacramento Kings for the final play-in spot in the Western Conference.
• Sharpe credited film study and preparation for his standout performance, which also included six rebounds and five assists.
• Portland dominated second-chance points, outscoring Toronto 22-11 in this category, a key factor in their victory.
• Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic emphasized the challenge of defending Sharpe's aggressive drives, highlighting his impact on the game.