Published: March 17, 2025
Location: Portland, OR
Game Overview
On March 16, 2025, at the Moda Center in Portland, the Trail Blazers overcame a 16-point deficit to edge out the Toronto Raptors 105-102, snapping a five-game losing streak.
Key Performances
- Anfernee Simons: Led Portland with 22 points, including six 3-pointers, with 12 points in the fourth quarter.
- Toumani Camara: Contributed 21 points and seven rebounds, tying his career-high with five 3-pointers.
- Deni Avdija: Added 19 points, six rebounds, and six assists, sealing the game with crucial free throws in the final seconds.
- Shaedon Sharpe: Scored 17 points, bolstering the Trail Blazers’ offense.
Raptors’ Highlights
- Jakob Poeltl and Ochai Agbaji: Each tallied 19 points for Toronto.
- Scottie Barnes: Delivered a dynamic performance, though specific statistics were not detailed.
Game Dynamics
The Raptors established a 16-point lead in the first half, but the Trail Blazers closed the gap by halftime. After Toronto regained a double-digit advantage in the third quarter, Portland initiated a decisive 16-2 run in the fourth quarter, securing their first lead since early in the game.
Critical Moments
A pivotal sequence occurred when Camara scored in the paint, giving Portland a lead. Subsequently, Avdija executed a dunk over Toronto’s Mitchell Robinson, drawing a foul and completing a three-point play, extending the lead to 99-95 with just over two minutes remaining.
Team Statistics
- Rebounds: Both teams recorded 19 rebounds.
- Second-Chance Points: Portland outscored Toronto 25-18 in this category.
Injury Updates
Portland’s Matisse Thybulle made his season debut after missing 66 games due to an ankle injury, contributing two rebounds and two steals.
Upcoming Schedules
- Toronto Raptors: Will face the Phoenix Suns in Phoenix.
- Portland Trail Blazers: Set to host the Washington Wizards on Monday.
