KAMLOOPS, British Columbia (AP) — Thomas Milic made 27 saves and the Seattle Thunderbirds became the fifth U.S. franchise to reach the Memorial Cup final, beating the Peterborough Petes 4-1 on Friday night in the semifinal game.
Evander scores twice in Timbers’ 3-1 win over Whitecaps
May 14, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Evander scored twice and the Portland Timbers defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in a Cascadia Cup rivalry match on Saturday night.
The loss snapped Vancouver's eight-game unbeaten streak.
Bruin’s late goal gives Austin a 2-2 draw over Portland
May 7, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Will Bruin scored in stoppage time to pull Austin into a 2-2 draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday night.
Jon Gallagher also scored for struggling Austin (2-4-4), which hasn’t won a game since March 11.
OL Reign earn comeback draw in NWSL’s 1,000th game
April 30, 2023 GMTMegan Rapinoe and Jordyn Huitema scored in the second half to pull OL Reign into a 2-2 comeback draw on the road against Racing Louisville on Saturday.
The match at Lynn Family Stadium was the 1,000th National Women's Soccer League regular-season game since the league began in 2013.
Portland Trail Blazers to launch G League team next season
April 26, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers announced Wednesday they are adding a G League affiliate next season, bringing the NBA's development league to 31 teams.
The new team will play at the University of Portland's Chiles Center.
Goal by Sanchez gives Dash 1-1 draw with Thorns
April 15, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Maria Sanchez scored in the 24th minute to pull the Houston Dash into a 1-1 draw with the Portland Thorns on Friday night.
Crystal Dunn scored in the ninth minute to give the Thorns a 1-0 lead.
Blazers lament disappointing season, look to the future
April 10, 2023 GMTDamian Lillard's heroics weren't enough to save the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Blazers missed the playoffs for the second straight season even though Lillard averaged a career-high 32.2 points a game, third-best in the league.
Lillard, Sharpe lead Blazers past Jazz to halt 6-game skid
March 23, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — 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.
Quickley leads rally and Knicks beat Trail Blazers 123-107
March 15, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Immanuel Quickley had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks mounted a rally in the third quarter to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 123-107 on Tuesday night.
Julius Randle added 24 points for the Knicks, who were still playing without injured guard Jalen Brunson.
Embiid hits jumper to give 76ers comeback win over Blazers
March 11, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid made a fade-away jumper from the foul line with 1.1 seconds left to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 120-119 comeback victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.
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’s triple-double helps Blazers beat Pistons 110-104
March 7, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Damian Lillard had 31 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists, securing his second triple-double of the season and third of his career before the end of the third quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 110-104 on Monday night.
Lillard scores 41, Blazers hold off Magic 122-119
March 6, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Damian Lillard scored eight of his 41 points from the foul line in the final three minutes Sunday night to the lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 122-119 win over the Orlando Magic.
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.
Murray’s 39 help Hawks beat Blazers for Snyder’s first win
March 4, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Dejounte Murray's career high in scoring helped give Quin Snyder his first win with the Atlanta Hawks.
Murray predicted more wins are coming for the Hawks with their new coach.
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.
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.
Poole, Thompson rally Warriors back to beat Blazers 123-105
March 1, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The goal for Golden State: Do everything to shut down Damian Lillard, without fouling the Trail Blazers star after he made all 16 of his free throws last time against the defending champs.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Portland makes its pitch for expansion WNBA franchise
February 7, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says she last visited Portland a few years back and watched a women's game between Oregon and Oregon State. She was struck by fans who were “rocking the house that night."
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.
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.
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.
Portland visits Washington following Lillard’s 42-point game
February 2, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (25-26, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (24-26, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Portland plays the Washington Wizards after Damian Lillard scored 42 points in the Trail Blazers' 122-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Lillard, Simons lead Trail Blazers past Grizzlies, 122-112
February 2, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 42 points and 10 assists, Anfernee Simons added 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 122-112 on Wednesday night.
Jerami Grant had 18 points in the first half, before leaving because of concussion symptoms.
Lillard scores 42 as Trail Blazers hold off Hawks 129-125
January 31, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 42 points, Anfernee Simons hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 34 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers held off the Atlanta Hawks 129-125 on Monday night.
Memphis hosts Portland after Lillard’s 42-point outing
January 31, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (24-26, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (32-18, second in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Portland visits the Memphis Grizzlies after Damian Lillard scored 42 points in the Trail Blazers' 129-125 win against the Atlanta Hawks.
Achiuwa leads Raptors to 123-105 win over Trail Blazers
January 29, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Precious Achiuwa scored 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in place of the injured OG Anunoby to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 123-105 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.
Strawther has 40, No. 14 Gonzaga downs Portland 82-67
January 29, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Julian Strawther had a career-high 40 points, including eight 3-pointers, and No. 14 Gonzaga pulled away down the stretch for an 82-67 victory over Portland on Saturday.
Anton Watson added 17 points for Gonzaga (18-4, 7-1 West Coast Conference).
Lillard has season-high 60 points, Blazers beat Jazz 134-124
January 26, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — No offense to the Utah Jazz, but Damian Lillard said scoring 60 points against them was fairly simple. Not easy, just simple.
Lillard had a season-high 60 points, hitting nine 3-pointers, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Jazz 134-124 on Wednesday night.
Scandal-plagued Portland Timbers and Thorns hire new CEO
January 25, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Heather Davis has been hired as chief executive officer to lead Major League Soccer's Portland Timbers and the National Women's Soccer League's Thorns amid the fallout from a series of scandals.
James scores 37, Lakers rally past Trail Blazers 121-112
January 23, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — LeBron James said the Lakers had a choice when trailing by 25 points at halftime against the Trail Blazers.
“I guess it’s only one or two ways, you can either go out and you can lay down and get ready for the next game or you can see what happens in the third quarter, make a game of it," James said.
Embiid has 32, 76ers top Blazers 105-95 for 4th straight win
January 20, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 32 points and the Philadelphia 76ers stretched their winning streak to four games, all on the road, with a 105-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.
Lillard leads Portland against Denver after 40-point performance
January 16, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (21-22, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (30-13, first in the Western Conference)
Denver; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Portland visits the Denver Nuggets after Damian Lillard scored 40 points in the Trail Blazers' 140-123 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Lillard nets 40, Trail Blazers complete 2-game sweep of Mavs
January 16, 2023 GMTPORTLAND Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 40 points and the Trail Blazers beat the Dallas Mavericks 140-123 on Sunday night, giving Portland consecutive wins for the first time since mid-December.
Smith scores 27 points, No. 8 Gonzaga routs Portland 115-75
January 15, 2023 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Malachi Smith had a season-high 27 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, and No. 8 Gonzaga used a dominant first half to rout Portland 115-75 on Saturday night.
Gonzaga (16-3, 5-0 West Coast Conference) never trailed, racing to a 40-14 lead with seven minutes left in the first half en route to its NCAA-best 75th straight home victory and 15th straight win over Portland.
Lillard has 32 and Blazers beat Mavs 136-119 to end skid
January 15, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 36 points and 10 assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 136-119 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.
Maxwell hits 6 3s, No. 12 Gonzaga women beat Portland 73-66
January 15, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Brynna Maxwell hit 7 of 10 from the field — 6 of 7 from 3-point range — and finished with 20 points to help No. 20 Gonzaga beat Portland 73-66 Saturday night, handing the Pilots their first loss in West Coast Conference play.
Dallas visits Portland after Lillard’s 50-point game
January 13, 2023 GMTDallas Mavericks (23-19, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (19-22, 11th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Portland faces the Dallas Mavericks after Damian Lillard scored 50 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' 119-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Rubio returns and Cavaliers down struggling Blazers 119-113
January 13, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Ricky Rubio played in his first game since a knee injury more than a year ago and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 119-113 on Thursday night.
Cleveland visits Portland following Mitchell’s 46-point showing
January 11, 2023 GMTCleveland Cavaliers (26-16, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (19-21, 11th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland visits the Portland Trail Blazers after Donovan Mitchell scored 46 points in the Cavaliers' 116-114 loss to the Utah Jazz.
Franz Wagner has 29 points, Magic hold off Blazers 109-106
January 11, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 29 points, Wendell Carter Jr. added 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-106 on Tuesday night.
Portland Thorns promote assistant Mike Norris to head coach
January 9, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Thorns assistant Mike Norris has been promoted to head coach of the National Women's Soccer League club to replace Rhian Wilkinson, who resigned after revealing she had developed feelings for a player that she had never acted on.
Blazers lose 7th straight on road, Raptors win 117-105
January 9, 2023 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 27 points, Scottie Barnes had 22 and the Toronto Raptors snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 117-105 on Sunday.
Turner, Haliburton leads Pacers past Trail Blazers 108-99
January 7, 2023 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton cranked up the offense during Friday night's final stretch. Everyone else embraced doing the dirty work on defense.
Grant scores 36, Blazers rout Pistons in Payton’s debut
January 3, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jerami Grant scored 36 points against his former team, Anfernee Simons added 30 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 135-106 on Monday night.
Gary Payton II played 14 minutes in his Portland debut, finishing with seven points, four assists and two steals.
Portland faces Minnesota on 4-game road slide
January 3, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (19-17, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (17-21, 11th in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Portland will attempt to stop its four-game road skid when the Trail Blazers visit Minnesota.
George’s 20 lead BYU past Portland 71-58
January 1, 2023 GMTPROVO, Utah (AP) — Gideon George's 20 points helped BYU defeat Portland 71-58 Saturday night.
George added nine rebounds for the Cougars (12-5). Fousseyni Traore scored 12 points and added eight rebounds.
Poole scores 41, Thompson 31, Warriors beat Blazers 118-112
December 31, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors have been working to find their defensive groove, and Draymond Green leads the charge. On Friday night, Green and his supporting cast got it done in crunch time.
Ahrens has 18, Loyola Marymount takes down Portland 92-72
December 30, 2022 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Justin Ahrens scored 18 points off of the bench to help lead Loyola Marymount past Portland 92-72 on Thursday night in the West Coast Conference opener for both teams.
Ahrens shot 5 for 9 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free throw line for the Lions (11-4).
Golden State takes on Portland, looks for 4th straight victory
December 29, 2022 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (18-16, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (18-18, 10th in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Friday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Golden State is looking to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory over Portland.