Overview
- Portland erased a 21-point fourth-quarter deficit with a 32-7 surge to lead 120-116 before the game’s final possession.
- Deni Avdija recorded a 32-11-11 triple-double, Jerami Grant scored 33, and Donovan Clingan hauled in 21 rebounds for the Blazers.
- Chicago’s reserves outscored Portland’s bench 65-20, with Coby White contributing 25 points and the kick-out assist to Nikola Vucevic for the winner.
- Toumani Camara said he overhelped on the last defensive play, taking responsibility for leaving Vucevic open for the decisive three.
- Portland dropped to 6-9 with seven losses in nine games as injuries piled up, including an MRI for Shaedon Sharpe; next, Chicago hosts Miami on Friday while Portland visits Golden State.