Sharpe's 36 Points Propel Blazers Past Raptors 112-103

Shaedon Sharpe scored a career-high 36 points, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 112-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night. The win keeps Portland's slim playoff hopes alive, as they trail the Sacramento Kings for the final play-in spot. Alongside Sharpe, Deni Avdija contributed significantly with 26 points and 15 rebounds. The Raptors, currently in a rebuilding phase, saw Dalano Banton score 23 points while leaning on their bench to outscore Portland's reserves. Despite a strong performance in the second half, the Raptors fell short, continuing their struggle for a better season record. Both teams are set to play again on Friday, with Portland facing Chicago and Toronto hosting Detroit.