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The Portland Trail Blazers dominated the Washington Wizards 123–88 on March 29 at Moda Center, delivering a lopsided performance that fell well short of the 235.5-point Vegas total. T. Camara led Portland with 23 points while S. Henderson added 21, propelling the Blazers to a 51.2 percent field-goal rate and 12 three-pointers made. Washington's offense sputtered throughout, shooting just 36.8 percent from the floor and connecting on only 5 threes, with W. Riley's 14 points and B. Carrington's 11 the only bright spots. Portland's defensive rating of 85.7 suffocated the Wizards, who managed just 88 points across four quarters, particularly struggling in the opening frame with only 15 points. The Blazers' second quarter proved decisive—34 points—as they built a commanding lead the Wizards never threatened to close. Portland's 49 rebounds and 24 assists showcased balanced floor play, while both teams committed 14–15 turnovers. The 35-point margin underscores Portland's defensive prowess and Washington's offensive collapse, a troubling sign for the Wizards' playoff positioning.
