The Portland Trail Blazers secured a hard-fought victory over the Washington Wizards, 129-121, on Wednesday night. A late surge led by Scoot Henderson, Anfernee Simons, and Kris Murray propelled the Blazers to a 94-86 lead with just under a minute left in the third quarter.
Despite the Wizards’ efforts to close the gap in the fourth quarter, Portland’s defense held strong. Marcus Smart’s deep three-pointer with 1:14 remaining was followed by a technical foul, allowing Simons to sink crucial free throws and seal the win for the Blazers.
Shaedon Sharpe led the team to career-highs of 36 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Coach Chauncey Billups praised Sharpe’s performance, describing him as “the best player on the floor.” Portland finished with seven players scoring in double figures, propelling the team forward into their next matchup against Brooklyn on Friday afternoon.
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