Portland Trail Blazers pour in 19 three pointers as the Bucks chase from behind at Moda Center

The Portland Trail Blazers moved to 37-37 after a 130-99 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, who fell to 29-43 at Moda Center. The Portland Trail Blazers vs Milwaukee Bucks final score reflected Portland’s control with 42-27 after 1 quarter and no lead changes across the game.

First quarter

The Blazers opened with 42 points in the 1st quarter while holding the Bucks to 27. Portland hit 19 three pointers at 46 percent for the game, and Donovan Clingan set an early interior tone with 15 rebounds and 4 steals. Milwaukee countered with 27 points in the quarter, but the Herd finished at 40 percent shooting for the game.

Second quarter

Portland added 29 points in the 2nd quarter and reached 71 points at halftime while limiting Milwaukee to 49. The Blazers stacked up 30 assists and 57 bench points, and Deni Avdija posted 7 assists as Portland kept the ball moving despite 21 turnovers. The Bucks went 13-for-20 at the line for 65 percent, but Milwaukee committed 17 turnovers as Portland produced 20 points off turnovers.

Third quarter

The Blazers scored 33 in the 3rd quarter while the Bucks put up their best quarter at 32. Scoot Henderson led Portland’s shot creation with 23 points and 4 assists, and Jerami Grant added 18 points as the Blazers pushed the margin toward a biggest lead of 33. Milwaukee generated 29 points off turnovers and finished with 22 assists, but Portland’s 11 blocks helped keep the Herd to 36 made field goals.

Fourth quarter

Portland closed with 26 points in the 4th quarter while holding Milwaukee to 18 to finish the Portland Trail Blazers vs Milwaukee Bucks result analysis. The Blazers finished with 60 rebounds and 15 offensive boards, and the Portland Trail Blazers vs Milwaukee Bucks turning point came as Portland’s 14-0 most-unanswered run stretched the gap to 114-81. The game-changing plays Portland Trail Blazers vs Milwaukee Bucks also included Portland’s 27-for-33 night at the stripe for 82 percent, while Milwaukee’s 14-for-45 from deep landed at 31 percent.

Portland will host the Dallas Mavericks at 10:00 PM EDT on 3/27/2026 at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, with coverage on NBA TV, KUNP, KFAA, and WFAA. Run it back for the next home tip, and share this article with other Rip City fans.