Trail Blazers lead nearly all game, rout Bucks 130–99 as Henderson and Clingan set tone

Portland controls tempo early and never trails at Moda Center

The Portland Trail Blazers delivered a wire-to-wire win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, closing out a 130–99 victory at Moda Center. Portland led for 99% of game time and built a 33-point cushion, turning the matchup into a one-sided result by sustaining pressure through four quarters.

Portland opened with a 42-point first quarter and carried a 71–49 advantage into halftime. The Blazers extended the margin again in the third (33–32) and finished with a 26–18 fourth quarter, preventing any late-game push.

Efficiency from deep, dominance on the glass, and rim protection

Portland’s shot-making set the tone. The Blazers finished at 53% from the field (42-of-80) and 46% from three-point range (19-of-41). Milwaukee shot 40% overall (36-of-89) and 31% from three (14-of-45), leaving little room to compensate elsewhere.

The Blazers also controlled the rebounding battle 54–34, including 15 offensive rebounds. Defensively, Portland recorded 11 blocks, reflecting consistent activity at the rim and on rotations. Milwaukee’s 25 personal fouls contributed to Portland’s 33 free-throw attempts; the Blazers converted 27 of them (82%).

• Field goals: Portland 42-of-80 (53%); Milwaukee 36-of-89 (40%)
• Three-pointers: Portland 19-of-41 (46%); Milwaukee 14-of-45 (31%)
• Rebounds: Portland 54; Milwaukee 34
• Blocks: Portland 11; Milwaukee 3

Key individual lines: Henderson and Clingan lead Portland’s statistical profile

Scoot Henderson led Portland with 23 points, going 6-of-13 from the field and 8-of-8 at the line. Rookie center Donovan Clingan anchored the interior work with 15 rebounds, including six offensive boards, helping Portland repeatedly extend possessions.

Milwaukee’s top scorer was Ryan Rollins with 36 points on 13-of-26 shooting and 4-of-4 from the line. Despite that output, the Bucks did not take the lead at any point. Jrue Holiday led Milwaukee in assists with eight.

Game flow summary: Portland led 42–27 after one quarter, 71–49 at halftime, and never trailed while building a 33-point advantage.

Context: Portland completes season sweep in the series

The win gave Portland a 2–0 season series edge over Milwaukee. Portland improved to 37–37 overall with a 20–16 home record, while Milwaukee fell to 29–43 and 13–24 on the road. The teams’ first meeting ended in a 115–103 Portland win in Milwaukee, making Wednesday’s result a decisive follow-up and a second straight Blazers victory against the Bucks this season.

With the regular season entering its final stretch, the performance offered a clear template for Portland’s most effective formula: early scoring separation, three-point efficiency, and sustained control of rebounds and rim protection.