The Portland Trail Blazers had a great night on the court, as they defeated the North Dakota Fighting Hawks 83-72. The Blazers were led by guard Damian Masic, who scored a game-high 32 points.
Masic was on fire from the start of the game, scoring 17 points in the first half. He continued his hot shooting in the second half, adding 15 more points to his total. Masic was a perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line and also had four rebounds and three assists. His 32 points were a career-high for him.
The Blazers also got contributions from other players. Forward Caleb Swanigan had a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, while guard C.J. McCollum added 11 points and six assists. The Blazers shot an impressive 47.2 percent from the field and held the Fighting Hawks to just 37.5 percent shooting.
The Blazers’ defense was key to their victory, as they held the Fighting Hawks to just 72 points. Portland also outrebounded North Dakota 33-26 and had more assists (17-14) and steals (7-3).
The win was a big one for the Blazers, who improved their record to 16-12 on the season. Masic’s 32 points were a huge part of the victory, and his performance will be remembered for a long time. The Blazers will look to keep their momentum going as they face off against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.
