----- Deni Avdija recorded the second triple-double of his career as the Portland Trail Blazers snapped their four-game losing streak Tuesday night at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Shaedon Sharpe scored a game-high 33 points and pulled down 10 rebounds and Deni Avdija recorded the second triple-double of his career as the Portland Trail Blazers snapped their four-game losing streak with a 127-113 victory over the Atlanta Hawks Tuesday night at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
Toumani Camara scored 18 points, Donovan Clingan finished with 11 points and seven rebounds, and Dalano Banton added 11 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Banton got the start in place of Anfernee Simons (Forearm Contusion).
Trae Young led Atlanta with 29 points and 15 assists and Dyson Daniels finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
Atlanta (36-39) led by one at the end of the first and used an 8-0 run to build a 45-39 lead in the second. Portland responded with a 14-4 run and took a 57-54 halftime lead.
The Trail Blazers opened the third quarter on a 26-12 run and pushed their lead to 17 at the 6:09 mark of the third. Portland entered the fourth with a 97-84 lead.
The Hawks opened the fourth on a 16-7 run to cut Portland's lead to four, but the Trail Blazers responded with an 18-7 run to take control of the game.
Portland (33-43) won the battle in the paint, fast break points, and held a 32-15 edge in second chance points.
Up Next- The Trail Blazers continue their five-game road trip Thursday in Toronto against the Raptors. The game is scheduled to tip off at 4:30 PM.
Chad's Take- Shaedon Sharpe and Deni Avdija continue to impress late in the season.