There was a moment during the second quarter of the Portland Trail Blazers ‘ 119-90 win Thursday night over the Orlando Magic when guard Shaedon Sharpe became a little testy. While going to the baseline, Orlando center Goga Bitadze knocked Blazers forward Toumani Camara to the ground. Sharpe then ran up behind Bitadze and bumped him in the back.

Portland and Phoenix will face off in a matchup of Western Conference foes. Saturday's meeting is the first this season for the two teams.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2) celebrates after scoring against the Orlando Magic with guard Scoot Henderson (00) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman) AP AP

Reserve Shaedon Sharpe poured in 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers cruised to a 119-90 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic on Thursday night.

Sharpe posted 23 points (9-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Thursday's 119-90 win over the Magic.

NBA: The Trail Blazers have run the hot streak to 6 wins in their past 7 after dismantling Orlando last night 119 - 90 for one of their most complete wins of the season. Guards Scoot Henderson

Scoot Henderson had 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped five-game losing streak with a 113-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.

Sharpe closed Tuesday's 125-112 win over the Bucks with 17 points (6-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 31 minutes. Sharpe had been ice cold prior to Tuesday, so this performance was a step in the right direction.

After each spending a few years in Charlotte, former Hornets James Bouknight and Bryce McGowens both latched on with the Portland Trail Blazers. Since joining t

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups announced before Sunday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls that guard Shaedon Sharpe was removed from the starting lineup. This development occurred even with guard Anfernee Simons out with an elbow injury.

Portland beats Milwaukee 125-112 with Avdija’s season-high 30 points, taking down Lillard’s Bucks in their second matchup since the trade.

Oklahoma City Thunder (36-8, first in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (17-28, 13th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland heads into a matchup with Oklahoma City as winners of four games in a row.