The Portland Trail Blazers cruised past the Milwaukee Bucks 130-99 at Moda Center on Wednesday, led by 23 points from Scoot Henderson.
Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija each contributed 18 points, while Donovan Clingan posted a double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds, helping Portland extend its recent hot streak to five wins in six games.
The Blazers built a 27-point halftime lead, 71-49, and stretched the margin to 33 in the third quarter before coach Tiago Splitter rested most of his starters in the fourth.
Portland dominated the boards, outrebounding Milwaukee 54-34, and blocked 11 shots. Seven players scored in double figures for the home team, highlighting a balanced offensive attack.
Ryan Rollins scored a career-high 36 points for the Bucks, who have lost 12 of 15 games, including four of five without Giannis Antetokounmpo, sidelined with a left knee injury.
Milwaukee struggled to keep pace from the opening tip, shooting just 40% overall and 31% from three, while Portland hit 53% of its field goals and 46% from deep.
Henderson’s dunk in the first half gave the Trail Blazers a 50-30 lead and set the tone for a rout that never eased. Robert Williams III’s layup capped a 104-81 lead heading into the final quarter.
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said before the game that Antetokounmpo’s absence was focused on health, not tanking, as the two-time MVP continues recovery from an injury suffered against the Pacers on March 15.
Portland has already secured a play-in spot in the Western Conference and now looks to maintain momentum against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.
Milwaukee will attempt to regroup at home against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday as it navigates the postseason race without its star forward.
