Trail Blazers Suffer Eighth Consecutive Loss in Atlanta, Despite High Team Performance

The Portland Trail Blazers faced a tough defeat against the Atlanta Hawks, 120-106, hindered by a high turnover rate despite strong shooting and teamwork.

• The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Atlanta Hawks 120-106, marking their eighth consecutive defeat.
• Despite shooting over 50% from the field and 45% from three-point range, the Blazers were undone by 19 turnovers leading to 26 Hawks points.
• Dalano Banton led the Blazers with a career-high 31 points, showcasing a strong individual performance.
• The Blazers, starting an all-rookie lineup for the third time, tied season highs with a three-point percentage and the number of assists.
• The team must now secure a 4-5 record in their remaining games to avoid reaching 60 losses for only the fourth time in franchise history.

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