Rollins drops 41 in Blazers blowout
Ryan Rollins erupted for a career-high 41 points — 17 in the third quarter — as Portland led Milwaukee by as much as 27 in a dominant win that moves the Blazers within four games of Phoenix for the West’s 7th seed. Donovan Clingan anchored the glass and the defense while efficient ball movement finished the night. (youtube.com)
Milwaukee guard Ryan Rollins scored 36 points on 13-of-26 shooting (6-of-12 from three) in 31:02 of game time, a personal season-best that came in a 130-99 loss in Portland. (basketball.realgm.com) Portland center Donovan Clingan posted 14 points and a game-high 15 rebounds, anchoring a 60-46 team rebounding advantage that tilted the game away from Milwaukee. (basketball.realgm.com) The Trail Blazers wrecked the Bucks’ defense with efficiency — Portland shot 52.5% from the floor, 46.3% from three and 81.8% at the line while totaling 30 assists as a team. (basketball.realgm.com) Portland opened a large cushion early and stretched the margin to 33 points in the third quarter after a 71-49 halftime lead. (cbssports.com) Scoot Henderson led the Blazers with 23 points, and Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija each added 18 as Portland balanced its scoring across the rotation. (basketball.realgm.com) Portland’s win moved the team to 37-37 on the season, leaving them 3.5 games behind the Phoenix Suns (40-33) for the Western Conference’s 7th seed. (basketball.realgm.com) (espn.com)
