The Portland Trail Blazers overwhelmed the London Lions 119-66 on Monday at the Moda Center, securing a 53-point victory in their preseason matchup and improving to 2-0 in exhibition play.
Portland took control early, scoring 34 points in the first quarter before producing an even more dominant second period. The Blazers outscored London 38-12 in the second quarter to establish a 72-33 halftime lead, leaving the British side with a 39-point deficit at the break.
The home team continued to extend its advantage after halftime, winning the third quarter 28-16. Portland entered the final period ahead 100-49 and maintained its commanding margin throughout the fourth quarter.
The Blazers shot 56% from the field and 47% from three-point range, making 45 of 80 attempts overall and 16 of 34 shots from beyond the arc. They also recorded 32 assists and outrebounded London 51-32, demonstrating their offensive efficiency and advantage on the glass.
Portland distributed its scoring across the roster, with six players reaching double figures. Toumani Camara and Scoot Henderson each scored 14 points, while Yang Hansen and Sidy Cissoko added 13 apiece. Micah Potter contributed seven points off the bench, and Donovan Clingan finished with 11 points and six rebounds in just 15 minutes.
Camara shot 4-of-7 from the field and made two three-pointers, while Henderson connected on four of his five attempts from beyond the arc. Hansen was particularly efficient, shooting 6-of-8 from the field and recording four assists.
Deni Avdija added nine points, five rebounds and four assists, while Jrue Holiday scored six points and handed out three assists. Ja Morant finished with five points and five assists in 14 minutes as Portland used the exhibition to give several players an opportunity to contribute.
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Maxwell Lewis led London with 13 points, five rebounds and four steals, while Devante Adams scored 12 points and dished out four assists. Keenan Evans added seven points, but the Lions had no answer for Portland’s offensive pressure, particularly during the second quarter.
The Lions are the reigning British league champions and compete in the EuroCup. They are coached by Tautvydas Sabonis, the older brother of Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis.
