At the Moda Center on Saturday night, the Portland Trail Blazers were predicted to win against the Charlotte Hornets.
However, it’s unlikely that many believed the Blazers would end up setting a franchise record.
The Blazers won by a 53-point margin behind 25 points from Anfernee Simons, 20 points from Toumani Camara, Jabari Walker, and Shaedon Sharpe. The victory shattered a record that had been in place since 1982.
“That’s pretty amazing for such a legendary team,” remarked Chauncey Billups, coach of the Blazers.
Enjoy a look back at the Blazers’ ten biggest wins as you travel down memory lane:
LARGEST VICTORIES FOR THE BLAZERS
53 -Blazers 141, Charlotte 88, Portland, February 22, 2025.
Portland made 20 of 43 three-pointers and shot a season-high 58.6% from the floor. Toumani Camara, Jabari Walker, and Shaedon Sharpe each scored 20 points, but Anfernee Simons led the Blazers with 25.
50 -Blazers 129, Cleveland 79, Portland, November 21, 1982.
At the half, Portland, 46-36 that season, had a 70-30 lead over the Cavaliers. Darnell Valentine contributed 18 points, while Jim Paxson led the Blazers with 23. The Blazers exploited 25 Cleveland turnovers to shoot 54.8%. Bob Wilkerson scored 21 points off the bench to lead the Cavaliers.
-Blazers 133, Oklahoma City 85, Portland, April 3, 2021.
With 20 points from CJ McCollum and 16 from Damian Lillard, the Blazers dominated the game with a 39–13 third quarter. With 18 points off the bench, Kenrich Williams led the Thunder. During the pandemic-shortened season, the Blazers finished 42-30.
On Saturday, April 3, 2021, the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at Moda Center. Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (#3) drives to the rim for a layup.Meagher, Sean/The Oregonian
48 -Blazers 124, Suns 76, Phoenix, October 18, 2017.
After taking a 60-35 advantage at the half, the Blazers continued to dominate. Pat Connaughton scored 20 points off the bench, and Damian Lillard scored 27 points. The Blazers held Dallas to 31.5% shooting, shot 14 of 24 from three-point range, and avoided 18 turnovers. Devin Booker contributed 12 points, while Eric Bledsoe led the Mavericks with 15. Portland had a 49-33 season finale.
During the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, on October 18, 2017, Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers handles the ball against Eric Bledsoe #2 of the Phoenix Suns. (Image courtesy of Getty Images/Christian Petersen)Getty Pictures
48 -Blazers 121, LA Clippers 73, Portland, Dec. 14, 1994.
James Robinson scored 21 points off the bench for the Blazers, who shot 54.8% from the floor, while Cliff Robinson led the starting lineup with 18 points. Portland’s season record was 44-38.
47 Blazers 133, New York Knicks 86, Portland, March 18, 1972.
Despite their 21-61 record this season, the Blazers crushed the Knicks on this particular night. Geoff Petrie scored 19 points, while Sidney Wicks led the Blazers with 30 points on 13 of 20 shots. The Knicks shot 37.2% from the field, compared to the Blazers’ 58.9%. With 15 points, Luther Rackley led the Knicks.
46 – Portland, January 9, 1995: Blazers 129, Los Angeles Lakers 83.
Before the Blazers dominated the second half, 64-29, the score was 65-54 at the break. The Blazers were led by Clyde Drexler, who finished with 31 points and 8 rebounds. Cliff Robinson received a score of 23. Tony Smith scored 19 points off the bench to lead the Lakers, but they also made 21 turnovers. Eddie Jones scored fifteen points. Portland had a 44-38 season finale.
45 -Blazers 120, Dallas 75, Portland, Nov. 17, 1997.
Portland led 61-38 at the half after jumping out to a 28-10 start. The Blazers were led by Arvydas Sabonis, who finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Isaiah Rider scored 19 points, and Gary Trent Sr. scored 16 points off the bench. With 12 points, Dennis Scott led the Mavericks. Only three Dallas players reached the ten-point mark. That season, the Blazers finished 46-36.
On November 17, 1997, Kenny Anderson drives the lane as the Portland Trail Blazers defeat the Dallas Mavericks 120-75. Oregonian, or Oregonian
45 -Blazers 136, Golden State 91, Portland, Dec. 22, 1987.
This season, the Blazers, who finished 53-29, scored more over 130 points ten times. At the half, Portland had a 75-45 lead against the Warriors. The Blazers shot 56.6% from the field and had 27 points from Steve Johnson and 21 from Jerome Kersey. Clyde Drexler only managed to score nine points. Steve Harris led the Warriors with 21 points.
45 Blazers 132, Capital Bullets 87, Portland, October 13, 1973.
Portland, who finished 27-55 that season, dominated this game with a 45-point second quarter. Petrie scored 29 points on 13 of 20 shots to lead the Blazers. Rick Roberson had 17 rebounds and 19 points. The Bullets had 20 turnovers and Phil Chenier scored 21 points.
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