Jerami Grant scored a season-high 35 points, leading the Portland Trail Blazers (8-10) to a 115-103 win over the Milwaukee Bucks (8-10) on Monday night at Fiserv Forum. Deni Avdija added 22 points, while Donovan Clingan contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds as Portland snapped a five-game losing streak for Milwaukee.
The Trail Blazers pulled ahead for good with 7:35 left in the second quarter and never trailed again. An 18-0 run spanning the third and fourth quarters extended the lead to 102-74, eventually topping out at 33 points.
Portland played without several key players, including Jrue Holiday, Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, Matisse Thybulle, and Blake Wesley. Despite these absences, the Blazers’ depth and hot shooting carried them through. Grant shot 8 of 18 from the field and made 16 of 19 free throws.
Milwaukee struggled without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who missed a third consecutive game due to a left adductor strain. Bobby Portis led the Bucks with 22 points, Cole Anthony added 16, and Kyle Kuzma finished with 15 points. Myles Turner recorded a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers’ defense limited Milwaukee to 44% shooting and forced 10 turnovers. Portland also connected on 42% of its three-pointers, including 25 of 33 from the line, helping sustain their double-digit lead throughout the second half.
Portland will host the San Antonio Spurs in an NBA Cup game on Wednesday, while Milwaukee visits the Miami Heat in another NBA Cup matchup the same night.
