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Portland shooting guard Keon Johnson, right, drives to the basket Monday, March 27, 2023, during the Trail Blazers’ 124-90 loss to the Pelicans at Moda Center.

For shorthanded Blazers, young players and newcomers get an opportunity with expanded roles

March 27, 2023, 11:30pm Blazers

As the Portland Trail Blazers inch closer to the finish line of the 2022-23 season shorthanded and out-skilled, there’s a silver lining for several players stepping into larger roles during the stretch run. It’s an opportunity to make an impression ahead of an important offseason for the franchise. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker, right, rebounds the ball over New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, March 27, 2023.

Ingram scores 29 as Pelicans rout Trail Blazers 124-90

March 27, 2023, 9:47pm Blazers

Brandon Ingram scored 29 points and the New Orleans Pelicans routed the shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers 124-90 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little, left, looks to shoot over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31, Thunder beat depleted Blazers

March 26, 2023, 7:23pm Blazers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the depleted Portland Trail Blazers 118-112 on Sunday. Read story

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, left, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 24, 2023.

LaVine leads Bulls’ rout of Blazers, 124-96

March 24, 2023, 9:43pm Blazers

Zach LaVine scored 33 points and the Chicago Bulls dominated the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 124-96 on Friday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots against the Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23), left, and guard Ochai Agbaji (30) in the first half during an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Salt Lake City.

Lillard, Sharpe lead Blazers past Jazz to halt 6-game skid

March 22, 2023, 9:36pm Blazers

Damian Lillard scored 30 points, rookie Shaedon Sharpe had a career-high 24 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Utah Jazz 127-115 on Wednesday night to stop a six-game losing streak. Read story

Blazers

For shorthanded Blazers, young players and newcomers get an opportunity with expanded roles

Ingram scores 29 as Pelicans rout Trail Blazers 124-90

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31, Thunder beat depleted Blazers

LaVine leads Bulls’ rout of Blazers, 124-96

Lillard, Sharpe lead Blazers past Jazz to halt 6-game skid

Paul has 29 and Clippers hand Blazers sixth straight loss

Celtics hold off Trail Blazers 126-112

Quickley leads rally as Knicks beat Blazers 123-107

Murphy hits 9 3s, scores 41, Pelicans down Blazers 127-110

Embiid hits jumper to give 76ers comeback win over Blazers