PORTLAND (AP) — Scoot Henderson had 25 factors and the Portland Path Blazers snapped five-game shedding streak with a 113-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday evening.
Zach LaVine had 27 factors for the Bulls. They’ve misplaced 5 straight.
Portland stretched its result in 97-82 on Shaedon Sharpe’s 3-pointer with 7:36 left. Patrick Williams’ dunk obtained the Bulls inside single digits at 110-102 with 1:26 left. Deni Avdija answered with a layup for Portland to finish the menace.
Sharpe got here off the bench for the Blazers after coach Chauncey Billups advised him his protection wanted to enhance to return to a beginning position. Sharpe completed with 23 factors.
The Bulls led by as 15 factors within the first half. Henderson made back-to-back 3-pointers that obtained 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.
Portland, enjoying the second of a back-to again, pulled forward early within the second half, main by as a lot as 65-57 on Avdija’s 3-pointer. Ayo Dosunmu made a 3 for the Bulls that tied it at 75 however Chicago wasn’t in a position to pull in entrance.
Avdija completed with 20 factors and 12 rebounds.
Takeaways
Bulls: Lonzo Ball (proper thigh contusion/damage administration), Jevon Carter (sickness) and Chris Duarte (private causes) have been unavailable for the Bulls.
Path Blazers: Anfernee Simons didn’t play for the Blazers due to a proper elbow pressure. However each Avdija (proper ankle) and Deandre Ayton (decrease again) have been out there.
Key second
Henderson pulled down a defensive rebound and sprinted downcourt beneath strain earlier than passing it off to Sharpe for the layup, giving the Blazers an 87-77 lead going into the ultimate quarter.
Key stat
Portland ended up a disappointing 1-4 on its homestand.