PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS (23-25) vs TORONTO RAPTORS (22-28)

Jan. 28, 2023 — Moda Heart — 7:00 pm PST

Common Season Sport #49 — Residence Sport #24

TV: Root Sports activities Plus

RADIO: Rip Metropolis Radio 620 AM

SERIES HISTORY

ALL TIME: Path Blazers lead, 33-19

PORTLAND HOME: Path Blazers lead, 17-8

TORONTO HOME: Path Blazers lead, 16-11

SERIES NOTES

Portland and Toronto will meet for the second and remaining time of the common season on Jan. 28 in Portland.

LAST MATCHUP : The Path Blazers fell to the Raptors by a remaining rating of 117-105 on Jan. 8 in Toronto. Damian Lillard tallied a game-high 34 factors (11-23 FG, 3-7 3P, 9-12 FT) to associate with 4 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one block in 41 minutes.

: The Path Blazers fell to the Raptors by a remaining rating of 117-105 on Jan. 8 in Toronto. tallied a game-high 34 factors (11-23 FG, 3-7 3P, 9-12 FT) to associate with 4 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one block in 41 minutes. THIS SEASON : Toronto leads the 2022-23 season sequence between the Path Blazers and Raptors, 1-0.

: Toronto leads the 2022-23 season sequence between the Path Blazers and Raptors, 1-0. LAST SEASON : The Path Blazers received the 2021-22 season sequence in opposition to the Raptors, 2-0.

: The Path Blazers received the 2021-22 season sequence in opposition to the Raptors, 2-0. Jerami Grant averaged 25.0 factors, 4.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists final season in opposition to Toronto.

averaged 25.0 factors, 4.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists final season in opposition to Toronto. In 19 profession video games in opposition to the Raptors, Damian Lillard has scored 20-plus factors 16 occasions.

NEWS AND NOTES

TRIPLE THREAT: Portland has three gamers averaging 20 or extra factors this season: Damian Lillard (30.1), Anfernee Simons (21.8) and Jerami Grant (21.2). The Path Blazers have by no means had a season by which three gamers had been averaging 20-plus factors.

TOP DOLLA: Damian Lillard had essentially the most environment friendly 60-point sport in NBA historical past on Jan. 25 vs. Utah with an 89.8 TS%.

Turned first participant in NBA historical past with three profession video games of 60 factors, 5 assists and 5 rebounds.

Was his second 50-plus-point sport in January. He additionally had 50 in opposition to the Cavs on Jan. 12.

Turned the third oldest participant (32) in NBA historical past with a 60-point sport. Kobe Bryant had one at 37 and Steph Curry had one at 32.

Was his fourth 60-point sport of his profession, tying Michael Jordan and James Harden for the third most all time (behind Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant).

Turned the fourth participant to attain 60 factors on 70% capturing in NBA historical past (Wilt Chamberlain, Karl Malone, David Thompson).

Turned the fourth participant in NBA historical past to have a 60-point sport whereas trying 10 or fewer free throws (Wilt Chamberlain, Carmelo Anthony, Rick

Barry).

Barry). Was his 14th profession 50-point sport, tying LeBron James for second most amongst lively gamers (James Harden, 23).

Scored 20 consecutive factors scored to shut the third quarter, making him the one Path Blazer within the final 25 seasons to attain that many straight.

SHOOTERS SHOOT: Damian Lillard handed Vince Carter (2,290) to maneuver as much as the No. 6 spot for all-time profession 3PM on Jan. 25 vs. Utah. He entered the night time with 2,283 profession threes and at present has 2,292. He’s third amongst lively gamers.

NBA All-Time Leaders for Profession 3PM:

Stephen Curry 3278 Ray Allen 2973 James Harden 2680 Reggie Miller 2560 Kyle Korver 2450 Damian Lillard 2292 Vince Carter 2290 Jason Terry 2282 LeBron James 2222 Jamal Crawford 2221

MOVING ON UP: On Jan. 25 vs. Utah, Damian Lillard handed Zach Randolph (18,578) on the NBA’s all-time scoring checklist to maneuver as much as the No. 69 spot. He entered the night time at No. 70 with 18,534 factors and entered the season at No. 85 with 17,665 profession factors. He at present has 18,594 profession factors.

NBA All-Time Scoring Listing (Nos. 60-70):

Eddie Johnson 19202 Gail Goodrich 19181 Reggie Theus 19015 Dale Ellis 19004 Scottie Pippen 18940 Jason Terry 18881 Chet Walker 18831 Isiah Thomas 18822 Bob McAdoo 18787 Damian Lillard 18594 Zach Randolph 18578

THIRD TIME’S A CHARM: Portland’s 119 factors on the finish of the third quarter on Jan. 23 vs. San Antonio marked a brand new franchise report for factors by way of three quarters.

QUITE THE QUARTER: Portland completed the second quarter at +32 on Jan. 22 vs. Los Angeles, marking the most effective level differential in 1 / 4 in Blazers historical past and within the NBA this season. Portland’s 45 factors within the second quarter marked the crew’s highest scoring quarter of the season.

40 PIECES: Damian Lillard completed with 44 factors on Jan.

17 at Denver, passing Tracy McGrady and Bernard King to

transfer as much as the No. 22 spot for essentially the most video games with 40 or

extra factors in NBA historical past.

Most Video games with 40-Plus Factors in NBA Historical past:

Larry Hen 47 Damian Lillard 47 Bernard King 45 Tracy McGrady 45

HIGH HALVES: Damian Lillard scored 30 factors within the first half of on Jan. 17 at Denver, turning into one among solely three gamers with a number of 30-plus level halves this season (Antetokounmpo, Doncic). His 30 factors had been a profession excessive for the primary half.

SIGNIFICANT SPAN: Damian Lillard scored 40 factors on Jan. 15 vs. Dallas, turning into the fourth participant to report 190-plus factors over a five-game span this season (Antetokounmpo, Doncic, Embiid). It was his forty fifth profession sport with 40-plus factors.

LAST FIVE GAMES

Path Blazers 134, Jazz 124 — January 25, 2023 — Moda Heart — Sport #48 (23-25, 13-10 Residence)

The Path Blazers defeated the Jazz by a remaining rating of 134-124 … Damian Lillard posted a season-high 60 factors (21-29 FG, 9-15 3P, 9-10 FT) to associate with seven rebounds, eight assists and three steals in 40 minutes … Jerami Grant completed with 19 factors (9-15 FG, 0-2 3P, 1-2 FT), 5 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 42 minutes … Anfernee Simons recorded 16 factors (5-15 FG, 2-8 3P, 4-5 FT), 4 rebounds, 9 assists and one steal in 39 minutes … Lauri Markkanen led Utah with 24 factors in 34 minutes.

Path Blazers 147, Spurs 127 — January 23, 2023 — Moda Heart — Sport #47 (22-25, 12-10 Residence)

Portland defeated San Antonio by a remaining rating of 147-127 … Damian Lillard completed with a game-high 37 factors (12-19 FG, 7-11 3P, 6-6 FT) to associate with 12 assists and one steal in 31 minutes … Anfernee Simons posted 26 factors (9-15 FG, 4-7 3P, 4-4 FT) and one steal in 27 minutes … Jusuf Nurkic recorded 25 factors (10-14 FG, 2-4 3P, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds, seven assists and three steals in 27 minutes … Shaedon Sharpe tallied 19 factors (8-12 FG, 3-4 3P), three rebounds and one steal in 27 minutes … The Path Blazers outscored the Spurs 24-6 in fast-break factors … Keldon Johnson led San Antonio with 20 factors in half-hour.

Path Blazers 112, Lakers 121 — January 22, 2023 — Moda Heart — Sport #46 (21-25, 11-10 Residence)

The Path Blazers fell to the Lakers by a remaining rating of 121-112 … Anfernee Simons recorded a team-high 31 factors (12-20 FG, 7-13 3P) in 39 minutes … Damian Lillard posted 24 factors (5-17 FG, 3-13 3P, 11-13 FT), six rebounds and 10 assists in 40 minutes … Jerami Grant completed with 19 factors (6-16 FG, 2-4 3P, 5-6 FT), 4 rebounds and one steal in 35 minutes … Josh Hart tallied 13 factors (4-8 FG, 2-5 3P, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 33 minutes … LeBron James led the Lakers with 37 factors to associate with 11 rebounds, 4 assists and two blocks in 36 minutes … Thomas Bryant put up a double-double for the Lakers with 31 factors and 14 rebounds in 33 minutes.

Path Blazers 95, 76ers 105 — January 19, 2023 — Moda Heart — Sport #45 (21-24, 11-9 Residence)

Portland fell to Philadelphia by a remaining rating of 105-95 … Damian Lillard tallied a team-high 25 factors (6-12 FG, 3-13 3P, 10-10 FT) to associate with six rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and two blocks in 40 minutes … Jerami Grant recorded 24 factors (8-14 FG, 2-6 3P, 6-6 FT) and 5 rebounds in 39 minutes … Anfernee Simons logged 16 factors (6-15 FG, 2-7 3P, 2-2 FT) and three assists in 36 minutes … Nassir Little posted 10 factors (4-7 FG, 1-2 3P, 1-3 FT) and 6 rebounds in 17 minutes … Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 32 factors to associate with 9 rebounds and three blocks in 33 minutes … James Harden put up a triple-double for Philadelphia with 16 factors, 14 assists and 10 rebounds in 34 minutes.

Path Blazers 113, Nuggets 122 — January 17, 2023 — Ball Enviornment — Sport #44 (21-23, 10-15 Away)

The Path Blazers fell to the Nuggets by a remaining rating of 122-113 … Damian Lillard posted a game-high 44 factors (12-20 FG, 6-12 3P, 14-14 FT) to associate with three rebounds and eight assists in 34 minutes … Jerami Grant logged 18 factors (7-15 FG, 2-4 3P, 2-3 FT), 4 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 33 minutes … Anfernee Simons tallied 14 factors (5-15 FG, 2-10 3P, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 37 minutes … Nikola Jokic led Denver with 36 factors, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in 34 minutes.

INJURY REPORT

Josh Hart (Proper Hamstring Tightness), and Jusuf Nurkic (Left Calf Soreness) are listed as QUESTIONABLE whereas Ibou Badji (Left Knee Soreness), Greg Brown III (G League On Project) and Justise Winslow (Left Ankle Sprain) are OUT for Saturday’s sport.

Having performed final night time, the Toronto Raptors haven’t but submitted their damage report.

BROADCAST INFORMATION

Tip for Saturday’s sport is scheduled for 7:00 pm PT. All Portland Path Blazers common season and preseason video games will probably be broadcast on the Path Blazers Broadcasting flagship station, Rip Metropolis Radio 620 AM. Travis Demers begins his fourth full season offering play-by-play commentary for all house and away video games, with Michael Holton including commentary.