Yang Hansen Benched! Grant's 27 Points Leads to Victory as Trail Blazers Hand Bulls 11th Straight Loss

On February 27, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Portland Trail Blazers secured a 121-112 road victory over the Chicago Bulls, extending the Bulls' losing streak to 11 games.

In the opening quarter, the Bulls consistently drove to the hoop with a balanced scoring attack, and the Trail Blazers responded in kind. The lead changed hands repeatedly as the teams remained tied at 17. The game stayed tight, and after reaching another tie at 32, Buzelis scored on a layup to give the Bulls a 34-32 lead at the end of the period.

In the second quarter, Jerami Grant stepped up, scoring 16 points alone in the quarter to carry the Trail Blazers' offense. However, the contest remained closely fought, with the teams tied at 55. Robert Williams scored inside, and Grant hit a crucial three-pointer, helping the Trail Blazers take a 62-57 lead into halftime.

The third quarter saw continued back-and-forth action, with the teams knotted at 75. Robert Williams threw down a dunk, while Grant and Sissoko connected from beyond the arc. Matisse Thybulle and Wesley continued to attack, allowing the Trail Blazers to gradually seize control. By the end of the quarter, Portland led 93-86.

In the final quarter, the Trail Blazers surged ahead, extending their lead to 15 points at 105-90. Miller and Yabusele attacked the rim, and Miller and Giddey hit consecutive threes as the Bulls mounted a comeback, closing the gap to 105-108. Grant drained an open three-pointer, and Holiday hit a jumper, pushing Portland's lead to 119-109. From there, the outcome was never in doubt, as the Trail Blazers maintained their advantage to secure the win.

Bulls: Okoro, Buzelis, Yabusele, Sexton, Giddey

Trail Blazers: Camara, Grant, Murray, Henderson, Holiday