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Trail Blazers Blaze Past Ratiopharm Ulm, Setting the Court Afire

In a pre-season face-off that saw the Portland Trail Blazers take on Ratiopharm Ulm at Moda Center, the home team emerged victorious with a final score of 111-100. This win brings a positive momentum for the Trail Blazers as they showcased their prowess on both ends of the court. Ratiopharm Ulm, despite a valiant effort and leading briefly, couldn't sustain their momentum against Portland's relentless attack.


PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 16: Anfernee Simons #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers warms up before the game against the Ratiopharm Ulm at Moda Center on October 16, 2024 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Key Highlights from the Game


The Trail Blazers dominated various aspects of the game, leading to their comprehensive victory over Ratiopharm Ulm. With an impressive tally of 111 points against Ulm's 100, Portland's offensive strategy was clear from the onset. The home team excelled in points in paint with an astounding 78 points, demonstrating their ability to penetrate Ulm's defense effectively.


On defense, Portland also outperformed Ratiopharm Ulm by securing a total of 60 rebounds compared to Ulm's 37. This significant difference underscored Portland’s physical presence and ability to control both ends of the floor throughout the game. Additionally, fast break points were crucial for Portland as they capitalized on these opportunities to score 28 points from fast breaks alone.


Standout Performances


Scoot Henderson led his team with remarkable efficiency scoring 23 points and dishing out six assists without turning over the ball once; his performance was pivotal in securing this win for Portland. Deni Avdija also made notable contributions with 18 points and demonstrated his defensive capabilities by adding two steals to his stat line.


For Ratiopharm Ulm, despite falling short in this encounter, showed resilience and competitive spirit throughout all four quarters. Their three-point shooting was particularly noteworthy as they managed to hit 20 out of their total attempts from beyond arc achieving a forty-four percent success rate which kept them within striking distance during much of the contest.


As we look ahead towards future matchups between these two teams or others within NBA pre-season play or regular season action it will be interesting see how strategies evolve based off learnings from early games such as this one where both teams had moments brilliance but ultimately it was execution down stretch that determined outcome favoring Trail Blazers tonight at Moda Center before crowd over eleven thousand fans who witnessed exciting basketball action unfold right before their eyes.


Looking forward to what promises be another exciting matchup; fans can catch next game featuring Portland Trail Blazers hosting Utah Jazz at Moda Center on October 18th at 10:00 PM EDT which will broadcasted live KJZZ TV KATU TV ensuring no one misses moment action packed NBA basketball featuring some best players world competing highest level sport offers today!

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