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The Portland Trail Blazers dominated the Milwaukee Bucks 130–99 on March 25 at the Moda Center, a 31-point victory that fell well short of the Vegas total of 226.5 points. S. Henderson led Portland with 23 points while J. Grant added 18, as the Blazers shot 52.5 percent from the field and made 19 three-pointers to control the game throughout. Milwaukee's R. Rollins scored a game-high 36 points in a losing effort, but the Bucks' offense stalled with just a 40.4 field-goal percentage and 14 made threes, compounded by 16 turnovers. Portland's defense was suffocating, holding Milwaukee to a 98.2 offensive rating while generating 11 steals and 11 blocks; the Blazers' fourth-quarter execution was particularly sharp, outscoring the Bucks 26–18 in that frame. Portland's 30 assists and 54 rebounds showcased balanced ball movement and control of the glass, while Milwaukee's rebounding deficit (34 boards) and defensive rating of 130.6 underscored their struggles. This lopsided result suggests Portland's defensive scheme has solidified, while Milwaukee faces questions about consistency and perimeter shooting efficiency heading into the final stretch.
