The Portland Trail Blazers went for their 12th win in a row Saturday, hoping to build some breathing room in the crowded Western Conference.
With a loaded schedule on the horizon, a game at the Moda Center against the slumping Pistons remained a must-win.
Here’s how the action played out on St. Patrick’s Day.
First Half
After a sloppy first couple minutes, both teams found their form.
The quarter got off to a bad start, with Jusuf Nurkic picking up two quick fouls and a spot on the bench.