----- Shaedon Sharpe scored a career-high 36 points and Scoot Henderson added 16 points, two rebounds, and one assist as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Washington Wizards 129-121 Wednesday night at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
The Shaedon Sharpe Show!
Shaedon Sharpe scored a career-high 36 points as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Washington Wizards 129-121 Wednesday night at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. Sharpe also grabbed eight rebounds and dished out five assists.
Jerami Grant and Anfernee Simons combined for 31 points and Scoot Henderson led the bench with 16 points.
In his first game against the Wizards since being traded last Summer, Deni Avdija left the game in the first half (left quad injury) and did not return to action.
Jordan Poole led Washington (10-48) with 24 points and Richaun Holmes finished with 20 points and five rebounds.
After a sloppy first half, Portland took control of the game late in the third quarter with a 16-4 run and took a 94-88 lead into the fourth.
The Wizards cut the deficit to three multiple times in the fourth quarter but couldn't get close as Toumani Camara, Grant, and Sharpe were able to seal the victory at the free throw line.
Portland (26-33) had 17 offensive rebounds and dominated the paint with a 62-42 advantage.
The win was Portland's third-straight and improves their record to 2-0 on their current seven-game road trip.
Up Next- The Trail Blazers continue their seven-game road trip Friday in Brooklyn against the Nets. The game is scheduled to tip off at 4:30 PM.
Chad's Take- Love seeing Sharpe be aggressive!