The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Washington Wizards on Friday night, 124-116. The Wizards gave up a 20-point first-half lead to snap their six-game win streak and fall to 24-27 on the season.
Tonight’s matchup was unusually important for a February game, as both teams entered just below .500 and were trying to claw back into playoff contention. The Wizards rode the momentum of their six-game win streak, while the Blazers were trying to cash in on Lillard’s recent scoring rampage. Lillard, the recent All-Star selection and the lone such player on the court tonight, had averaged 42.