2 high school students killed in Portland triple homicide
March 29, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two of the three victims in a fatal shooting Saturday in Portland, Oregon, were high school students, school officials said Tuesday.
The victims were identified as Franklin High School junior Eskender Tamra, and Roosevelt High School senior Isaac Daudi.
Student hurt when tractor-trailer hits school bus
March 28, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Police are investigating a crash in which a tractor-trailer struck a school bus Tuesday, sending an injured student to a hospital.
The bus was stopped when the tractor-trailer struck it from behind just before 8 a.m.
3 found shot to death in car on Portland’s north side
March 26, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Three people were found shot to death Saturday afternoon in a car in a neighborhood on Portland's north side, police said.
Shortly after 12:23 p.m., police responding to a report of a shooting at North Foss Avenue and North Foss Court in the Portsmouth neighborhood found the three people dead in the car, police said.
Portland plays Oklahoma City, aims to end home skid
March 25, 2023 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (36-38, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (32-41, 13th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Portland hosts Oklahoma City looking to stop its five-game home losing streak.
Darcelle, world’s oldest working drag queen, dies at 92
March 25, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Walter Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV and a fearless advocate for Portland's LGBTQ+ community, has died of natural causes in Portland, Oregon.
Report: 119K people hurt by riot-control weapons since 2015
March 22, 2023 GMTSALEM, Ore. (AP) — More than 119,000 people have been injured by tear gas and other chemical irritants around the world since 2015 and some 2,000 suffered injuries from “less lethal” impact projectiles, according to a report released Wednesday.
Oregon lawmakers approve $200M for housing, homelessness
March 22, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers passed a sweeping $200 million housing and homelessness package on Tuesday, displaying a bipartisan will to tackle two of the state's most pressing crises.
Oklahoma has big 3rd quarter to advance over Portland, 85-63
March 19, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Oklahoma is best known for having the nation's second-highest scoring offense. It was the Sooner's physicality on defense and ability to control the paint though that allowed them to advance over Portland in the NCAA Tournament.
Snowy Michigan pileup ensnares up to 100 vehicles
March 18, 2023 GMTLANSING, Mich. (AP) — Up to 100 vehicles were involved in a massive pileup on Interstate 96 during white-out conditions, Michigan police said.
St. Patrick’s Day rites: Parades, bagpipes, clinking pints
March 17, 2023 GMTFrom New York City, to Savannah, Georgia, to the halls of the White House, thousands of people in the U.S.
Lillard and Tatum clash in Portland-Boston matchup
March 16, 2023 GMTBoston Celtics (48-22, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (31-38, 13th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Damian Lillard and Jayson Tatum meet when Portland hosts Boston.
Oregon courthouse security video shows escaping defendant
March 10, 2023 GMTHILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — Newly released video in Oregon shows a defendant escaping from courthouse seconds after sheriff's deputies remove his shackles.
The defendant Edi Villalobos Jr. was appearing in court in the Portland suburb of Hillsboro on Feb.
Embiid and Lillard clash in Philadelphia-Portland matchup
March 9, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (31-35, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (43-22, third in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Two of the league's best scorers, Joel Embiid and Damian Lillard, meet when Philadelphia and Portland hit the court.
Portland women knock out No. 16 Gonzaga, reach NCAA tourney
March 7, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Maisie Burnham scored 19 points, Alex Fowler had 15 points and 11 rebounds and Portland beat two-time defending West Coast Conference Tournament champion Gonzaga 64-60 on Tuesday to claim an NCAA Tournament berth.
Lillard and Portland visit Tatum and the Celtics
March 7, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (31-34, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (45-21, second in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Two of the league's best scorers, Jayson Tatum and Damian Lillard, meet when Boston and Portland hit the court.
Lillard leads Portland against Detroit after 41-point performance
March 6, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (30-34, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (15-49, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Pistons -5.5
Lillard and the Trail Blazers take on the Magic
March 4, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (29-34, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (27-37, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Damian Lillard leads Portland into a matchup with Orlando.
BYU knocks off Portland 82-71 in second round of WCC tourney
March 4, 2023 GMTPARADISE, Nev. (AP) — Richie Saunders led BYU over Portland on Friday with 18 points off of the bench in an 82-71 victory in the second round of the West Coast Conference tournament.
Portland eliminates San Diego in WCC Tournament 92-74
March 3, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Tyler Robertson finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds to power Portland to a 92-74 victory over San Diego in the first round of the West Coast Conference Tournament on Thursday night.
Meteorologist: West Coast snowfall is ‘once in a generation’
March 2, 2023 GMTPortland, Oregon received nearly a foot of snow in a single day in what proved to be its second-snowiest day in history. Mountainous areas of California experienced nearly unprecedented snowfall accumulations - more than 40 feet since the start of the season.
Hare-brained scheme: Man busted for illegal hare trafficking
March 2, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A federal judge has sentenced a Massachusetts man to probation for running an illegal trapping operation that captured wild hares in Maine for the purpose of training dogs.
Jon Rioux, 36, of Attleboro, solicited Maine residents to trap snowshoe hares, court documents show.
Atlanta hosts Portland following Lillard’s 41-point outing
March 2, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (29-33, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (31-31, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Portland visits the Atlanta Hawks after Damian Lillard scored 41 points in the Trail Blazers' 121-110 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
Ingram has 40 points, Pelicans beat Trail Blazers 121-110
March 2, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Brandon Ingram stole the spotlight from the anticipated reunion between Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum.
Ingram had a season-high 40 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat Portland 121-110 on Wednesday night in the first on-court meeting between Lillard and former Trail Blazers teammate McCollum.
New Orleans faces Portland on 4-game skid
March 1, 2023 GMTNew Orleans Pelicans (30-32, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (29-32, 11th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Trail Blazers -2.5; over/under is 232.5
Mosquera scores early goal, Timbers down Sporting KC 1-0
February 28, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Juan Mosquera scored an early goal and the Portland Timbers defeated Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on Monday night in a match rescheduled because of snow and frigid temperatures.
Mosquera scored his first career MLS goal in the sixth minute.
McRae, Hunt rally Sacramento State past Portland State 76-74
February 28, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Callum McRae scored 24 points and Gianni Hunt made two free throws with three seconds remaining to lift Sacramento State to a 76-74 victory over Portland State on Monday night.
Golden State hosts Portland following Lillard’s 71-point showing
February 27, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (29-31, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (31-30, seventh in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Portland visits the Golden State Warriors after Damian Lillard scored 71 points in the Trail Blazers' 131-114 win against the Houston Rockets.
Blazers’ Lillard has 71 pts and 13 3s, then gets drug tested
February 27, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The celebration surrounding Damian Lillard’s record-breaking performance was short-lived.
Lillard set franchise and career marks with 71 points — tied for the most in the NBA this season — and 13 3-pointers in the Portland Trail Blazers' 131 -114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.
Denson scores 12 off the bench, Pacific downs Portland 81-77
February 26, 2023 GMTSTOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Cam Denson's 12 points off of the bench led Pacific to an 81-77 victory over Portland on Saturday night.
Denson had seven rebounds for the Tigers (14-17, 7-9 West Coast Conference).
Belo scores 21, Montana State tops Portland State 91-78
February 26, 2023 GMTBOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Jubrile Belo scored 21 points as Montana State beat Portland State 91-78 on Saturday night.
Belo had 11 rebounds for the Bobcats (21-9, 14-3 Big Sky Conference). Raequan Battle scored 20 points, going 6 of 11 and 7 of 9 from the free throw line.
Shabazz scores 30, San Francisco slips past Portland 92-89
February 24, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Khalil Shabazz scored 30 points to help San Francisco hold off Portland 92-89 on Thursday night.
Shabazz added seven rebounds for the Dons (18-12, 7-8 West Coast Conference).
Sporting Kansas City visits the Portland Timbers for season opener
February 24, 2023 GMTSporting Kansas City vs. Portland Timbers
Portland, Oregon; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE: Portland -102, Sporting Kansas City +245, Draw +273; over/under is 2.5 goals
Winter storms sow more chaos, shut down much of Portland
February 24, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Winter storms sowed more chaos across the U.S. on Thursday, shutting down much of Oregon's largest city with almost a foot of snow and paralyzing travel from parts of the Pacific Coast all the way to the northern Plains.
NBA teams get ready to make 4th-quarter push for playoffs
February 22, 2023 GMTKevin Durant went to Phoenix. Russell Westbrook moved from Los Angeles to Los Angeles.
1 person dead following fiery drag racing accident in Oregon
February 20, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The drivers of two vehicles drag racing in Portland over the weekend lost control and crashed, killing one of the drivers, authorities said Monday.
Portland police responded late Saturday to the two-vehicle crash, involving one vehicle that caught fire.
Jones scores 23, Weber State beats Portland State 65-57
February 19, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Dillon Jones finished with 23 points and 13 rebounds to power Weber State to a 65-57 victory over Portland State on Saturday night.
Steven Verplancken Jr. scored 10 and Alex Tew added nine points for the Wildcats (15-13, 10-5 Big Sky Conference).
Justice propels Santa Clara to 103-84 romp over Portland
February 19, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Keshawn Justice scored 22 points and Santa Clara cruised to a 103-84 victory over Portland on Saturday night.
Justice also had five rebounds for the Broncos (21-8, 9-5 West Coast Conference).
Clippers waive 2-way player Moses Brown after 34 games
February 17, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have waived two-way player Moses Brown after 34 games with the team.
The 23-year-old center made one start and averaged 4.6 points and 4.1 rebounds while shooting 63% from the field.
Oregon, a hotbed of extremism, seeks to curb paramilitaries
February 17, 2023 GMTSALEM, Ore. (AP) — An armed takeover of a federal wildlife refuge. Over 100 straight days of racial justice protests that turned downtown Portland into a battleground. A violent breach of the state Capitol.
Maine requests disaster declaration for December storm
February 17, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Democratic Gov. Janet Mills requested a federal disaster declaration for seven Maine counties for damage from a wild December storm that left tens of thousands of people in the dark for Christmas.
Parker scores 18, Portland St. knocks off Idaho St. 79-70
February 17, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Cameron Parker had 18 points in Portland State's 79-70 victory against Idaho State on Thursday.
Parker also contributed 12 assists for the Vikings (12-15, 6-8 Big Sky Conference).
Jones leads Weber State over Sacramento State 52-49
February 17, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Dillon Jones finished with 13 points and 13 rebounds to power Weber State to a 52-49 victory over Sacramento State on Thursday night.
Steven Verplancken Jr. scored 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting for the Wildcats (14-13, 9-5 Big Sky Conference)..
2nd Amendment sanctuary measure overturned in Oregon
February 16, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Local governments in Oregon can’t declare themselves Second Amendment sanctuaries and ban police from enforcing certain gun laws, a state appeals court decided Wednesday, in the first court case filed over a concept that hundreds of U.S.
Substances fuel record homeless deaths in Portland, Oregon
February 15, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A record 193 homeless people died in Oregon's Multnomah County, home to Portland, in 2021, a 53% increase compared with the previous year, according to a new county report released Wednesday.
Waters off New England had 2nd warmest year on record in ’22
February 15, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The waters off New England, which are home to rare whales and most of the American lobster fishing industry, logged the second-warmest year on record last year.
The Gulf of Maine, a body of water about the size of Indiana that touches Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Canada, is warming faster than the vast majority of the world's oceans.
Kuzma returns from injury and Wizards top Blazers 126-101
February 15, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Kyle Kuzma returned from an ankle sprain and scored 33 points, making six 3-pointers, to lead the Washington Wizards to a 126-101 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.
Walmart to close 3 tech hubs, asks staff to return to office
February 14, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is closing three tech hubs and asking hundreds of employees to relocate to keep their jobs.
The closures will affect staff working at locations in Austin, Texas; Carlsbad, California; and Portland, Oregon, Walmart spokesperson Mischa Dunton said Tuesday.
Washington visits Portland after Lillard’s 40-point showing
February 14, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (26-30, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (28-29, 11th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Trail Blazers -3.5; over/under is 235
Blazers hit 23 3-pointers, beat LeBron-less Lakers 127-115
February 14, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 40 points, including eight 3-pointers, to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 127-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, missed his third straight game for the Lakers with a sore left ankle.
Portland police review force used against car theft suspect
February 14, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Police Bureau says it is reviewing a case in which an officer struck a man in the head with a shotgun while responding to a report of a stolen car.
The department said the 32-year-old was reaching under a car seat Saturday night when the officer struck him, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported.
Warriors guard Payton II to be sidelined at least a month
February 13, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Newly acquired Golden State guard Gary Payton II will be out for at least a month as he fully recovers from offseason surgery for a core muscle injury, and Warriors general manager Bob Myers is awaiting a decision from the NBA on whether the Trail Blazers withheld anything on Payton's health before trading him.
Warriors go through with four-team trade, acquiring Payton
February 13, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors have decided to go through with completion of a trade to acquire Gary Payton II from Portland despite concerns that arose surrounding the guard's health following offseason surgery for a core muscle injury that sidelined him until last month.
Lillard and James clash in Portland-Los Angeles matchup
February 12, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Lakers (26-31, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (27-29, 12th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Monday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Damian Lillard and LeBron James meet when Portland hosts Los Angeles.
Brunson scores 38 as Knicks outlast Jazz in Hart’s NY debut
February 12, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 22 of his 38 points in the first half, Josh Hart had 11 points off the bench in his Knicks debut and New York outlasted the Utah Jazz 126-120 on Saturday night.
No. 23 Gonzaga women snap tie with Pilots, honor Vandersloot
February 12, 2023 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Kaylynne Truong scored 20 points to lead No. 23 Gonzaga to a 63-53 win over Portland to snap a first-place with the Pilots on a Saturday when the Bulldogs retired the jersey of Courtney Vandersloot.
Johnson scores 34, No. 15 Saint Mary’s beats Portland 81-64
February 12, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Logan Johnson had 34 points, six rebounds and six assists as No. 15 Saint Mary’s handled Portland 81-64 on the road Saturday.
Alex Ducas added 18 points and six rebounds for the Gaels (22-5, 11-1 West Coast Conference) and Aidan Mahaney contributed 10 points and five assists.
Johnson lifts Portland State past Northern Arizona 88-87
February 12, 2023 GMTFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Portland State threw a desperation, floor-length pass and Isaiah Johnson, falling backward and off balance, caught and released the game-winning shot as time expired and Portland State escaped with an 88-87 win over Northern Arizona on Saturday.
Gilgeous-Alexander has 44, Thunder top Trail Blazers 138-129
February 11, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander matched his career high with 44 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 138-129 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.
Gilgeous-Alexander was 13 of 16 from the floor and hit 18 of 19 free-throw attempts.
Trail Blazers say they were confident Payton II was healthy
February 11, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin said Friday the team was confident Gary Payton II was healthy before agreeing to trade him to Golden State in a four-team deal that could be at risk.
Thursday’s Scores
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Woods’ 26 helps Portland secure 81-73 victory over Pacific
February 10, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Moses Wood's 26 points helped Portland defeat Pacific 81-73 on Thursday night.
Wood added eight rebounds for the Pilots (13-14, 5-7 West Coast Conference). Juan Sebastian Gorosito shot 6 for 11, including 5 for 10 from beyond the arc to add 19 points.
Kountz, Knecht lead Northern Colorado over Portland St 88-79
February 10, 2023 GMTGREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Daylen Kountz scored 22 points, Dalton Knecht added 20 and Northern Colorado beat Portland State 88-79 on Thursday night.
Kountz and Knecht also grabbed seven rebounds apiece for the Bears (9-16, 4-9 Big Sky Conference).
Guard Gary Payton II traded back to Warriors from Blazers
February 10, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCSICO (AP) — A day after leading Portland past his former Golden State team, Gary Payton II rejoined the defending champion Warriors to give them a boost down the stretch after being traded by the Trail Blazers.
Cone scores 25, Northern Arizona tops Sacramento State 77-55
February 10, 2023 GMTFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Jalen Cole's 25 points helped Northern Arizona defeat Sacramento State 77-55 on Thursday night.
Cone shot 9 for 15, including 7 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Lumberjacks (7-19, 3-10 Big Sky Conference).
Pixelworks: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
February 9, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Pixelworks Inc. (PXLW) on Thursday reported a loss of $1.9 million in its fourth quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Portland, Oregon-based company said it had a loss of 4 cents.
Lillard and Gilgeous-Alexander clash in Portland-Oklahoma City matchup
February 9, 2023 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (26-28, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (27-28, 10th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Two of the NBA's best scorers, Damian Lillard and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, meet when Portland and Oklahoma City take the court.
Lillard has triple-double, Blazers beat Warriors 125-122
February 9, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 33 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers rallied past the Golden State Warriors 125-122 on Wednesday night.
It was just the second triple-double of Lillard's career, and first this season.
Kyrie scores 24 in Dallas debut as Mavericks beat Clippers
February 9, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 24 points in his Dallas debut and the Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 110-104 on Wednesday night.
The eight-time All-Star was traded to the Mavs on Sunday from the Brooklyn Nets.
Famed Portland goats let loose in protest of homeless sweep
February 8, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A herd of city goats well-known in Portland, Oregon, were temporarily set free Tuesday morning in what appeared to be an act of protest against a planned sweep of a nearby homeless encampment.
Portland hosts Golden State following Thompson’s 42-point game
February 7, 2023 GMTGolden State Warriors (28-26, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (26-28, 11th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Golden State faces the Portland Trail Blazers after Klay Thompson scored 42 points in the Warriors' 141-114 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Bucks beat Trail Blazers 127-108 for 8th straight win
February 7, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Brook Lopez scored 27 points and the Milwaukee Bucks stretched their winning streak to eight games with a 127-108 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points and 13 rebounds as the Bucks led the whole way, pushing their advantage to 26 in the second half.
Legal sizes for lobsters could change to protect population
February 6, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The rules about the minimum and maximum sizes of lobsters that can be trapped off New England could soon become stricter, potentially bringing big changes to one of the most valuable seafood industries in the country.
Milwaukee visits Portland after Lillard’s 40-point outing
February 5, 2023 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (36-17, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (26-27, 11th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Monday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Portland faces the Milwaukee Bucks after Damian Lillard scored 40 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' 129-121 loss to the Chicago Bulls.
Eastern Washington wins 14th straight, tops Portland State
February 5, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tyreese Davis scored 27 points and Eastern Washington upped its win streak to 14 with a 98-88 victory over Portland State on Saturday night.
Davis added six rebounds and five assists for the Eagles (18-7, 12-0 Big Sky Conference), who boast the longest current winning streak in the nation.
Thomas helps Nets rally from 23 down to beat Wizards 125-123
February 5, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Cam Thomas scored a career-high 44 points off the bench and the short-handed Brooklyn Nets rallied from a 23-point deficit to stun the Washington Wizards 125-123 on Saturday night.
Edmond Sumner also set a personal best with 29 points and Nic Claxton had 15 points and 13 rebounds for the Nets, who had their largest comeback win of the season and swept the regular-season series against the Wizards.
Zach LaVine scores 36 as Bulls beat Trail Blazers 129-121
February 5, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls tried all sorts of defensive coverages on Damian Lillard. He kept scoring anyway.
Just not enough to hold down Zach LaVine and company.
LaVine scored 36 points, DeMar DeRozan had 27 and the Bulls topped Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers 129-121 on Saturday night.
Pepperdine beats Portland 94-93 in 2OT, snaps 11-game skid
February 5, 2023 GMTMALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Houston Mallette led Pepperdine with 25 points and Jevon Porter hit the game-winning basket as time expired in double as the Waves knocked off Portland 94-93 on Saturday night to snap an 11-game losing streak.
Royal Navy sailors hospitalized after drinking water on ship
February 4, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — A Royal Navy warship has returned to port in Britain after several sailors got sick from the vessel’s drinking water, officials said Saturday
The navy said frigate HMS Portland had returned to its base at Portsmouth on England’s south coast on Friday “as a precautionary measure, following an issue with one of the ship’s fresh water systems.”
Portland plays Chicago on 3-game win streak
February 4, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (26-26, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (24-27, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Bulls -5; over/under is 232.5
Blazers rally from 20 down to end Wizards’ win streak
February 4, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 20 of his 33 points in the third quarter and the Portland Trail Blazers erased a 20-point deficit, snapping Washington's six-game winning streak Friday night with a 124-116 victory over the Wizards.