The Portland Trail Blazers’ three most recent lottery picks led the team in scoring during a competitive 122-111 loss to the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers at home Tuesday night.
Blazers rookie center Donovan Clingan, second-year guard Scoot Henderson, and third-year guard Shaedon Sharpe — all three still just 21 years of age — each scored 18 points apiece against Cleveland. The production demonstrated a mix of promise and already realized potential for three of Portland’s most important young players.
Clingan supplemented his 18 points with 12 rebounds and three blocks while shooting 6-10 from the field and 2-3 on 3-pointers in 32 minutes.