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Leads bench in all-around outing Banton ended with 21 points (8-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds and eight assists over 34 minutes in Friday's 108-102 win over Washington.

Impact Banton did it all for Portland off the bench, leading all bench players in scoring and rebounds while leading the Trail Blazers in assists in extended time on the second unit. Banton posted his second game of the season with eight or more assists, tallying his seventh game with at least five rebounds and five assists. He has now surpassed the 20-point mark in seven contests, including in four of his last six appearances.

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Owns glass in double-double Walker notched 11 points (2-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 13 rebounds and three assists over 39 minutes in Friday's 108-102 win over Washington.

Impact Walker ended as one of five Portland players with a double-digit scoring mark while hauling in a team-high-tying rebound total to go along with a trio of assists in a well-rounded double-double performance. Walker has recorded 13 or more boards in four games this season, including in two straight outings. He has now posted a double-double in nine contests.

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Dominates in double-double outing Ayton posted 34 points (13-25 FG, 8-9 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks over 40 minutes in Friday's 108-102 win over Washington.

Impact Ayton led all players in Friday's contest in scoring and shots made while hauling in a team-high-tying rebound total to go along with a team-best pair of blocks in a double-double showcase. Ayton set a new season high in scoring in the victory, posting his fourth game with 30 or more points. All four of Ayton's 30-point outings have occurred over his last 11 contests, adding 13 or more boards in each of those contests.

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Deandre Ayton, Blazers hand Wizards another loss Deandre Ayton collected 34 points and 13 rebounds to lift the visiting Portland Trail Blazers to a 108-102 victory over the Washington Wizar...

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Ayton, Banton help Trail Blazers hand Wizards their franchise record-tying 63rd loss of the season Deandre Ayton scored a season-high 34 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers sent the Washington Wizards to a franch...

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Deandre Ayton Highlights (34 PTS, 13 REBS, 3 AST) | Trail Blazers vs. Washington Wizards | April 5

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Deandre Ayton Drops SEASON-HIGH In DOUBLE-DOUBLE Performance! 👀 | April 5, 2024

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Deandre Ayton Postgame Interview | Portland Trail Blazers 108, Washington Wizards 102

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Ruled out for Friday's matchup Badji (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Washington.

Impact Badji was questionable for Friday's matchup, but he'll be unable to suit up due to his lower back soreness. However, his absence shouldn't impact the rotation.

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Available Friday Minaya (back) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Minaya is cleared to return following a two-game absence due to a back contusion. However, he is an inconsistent part of the rotation and isn't guaranteed playing time, even with all of Portland's injuries.

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Officially ruled out Grant (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Washington.

Impact Grant was deemed doubtful for Friday's matchup, so it isn't surprising to see him ruled out once again. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to action, but his next chance to do so will be Sunday against Boston.

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Trail Blazers, Wizards search for positives at end of lost season The Portland Trail Blazers bid to record back-to-back wins for the first time in more than a month when they visit another bottom-five NBA t...

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Won't play Friday Thybulle (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Washington.

Impact Thybulle aggravated his ankle injury Friday against Miami and will be unavailable for a third consecutive game. It's possible the Trail Blazers hold him out down the stretch since the team has been eliminated from the playoffs.

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Won't play Friday Simons (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Simons will be unavailable for a seventh consecutive game due to a left knee injury. Rayan Rupert should continue to start in his absence.

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Will remain sidelined Friday Brogdon (elbow) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Washington.

Impact Brogdon continues to deal with right elbow tendinitis and will be unavailable for a 28th consecutive game. Since the Trail Blazers have been eliminated from the playoffs, it's certainly possible Brogdon will be held out for the remainder of the season.

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Considered doubtful for Friday Grant (hamstring) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Grant hasn't suited up since March 11, and he'll likely be unavailable once again Friday. The Trail Blazers are out of the playoff picture, so it's possible they choose to rest Grant for the remainder of the season.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Badji is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Wizards due to lower back soreness.

Impact Even while being available, Badji hasn't appeared in Portland's last two contests. If the 21-year-old big man is ruled out against Washington, it shouldn't impact Portland's rotation.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Minaya (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Minaya has missed the last two games due to a back contusion, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return to action Friday. However, his status shouldn't significantly impact the Trail Blazers' rotation.

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Big double-double in win Ayton ended with 24 points (12-22 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 16 rebounds and two assists across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 89-86 victory over the Hornets.

Impact The 25-year-old center delivered his 28th double-double of the season, including his seventh in his last 10 games -- although Ayton also missed nine games in March due to hand and elbow injuries. When he's been healthy he's been productive though, and during those 10 contests he's averaged 23.1 points, 13.3 boards and 1.3 assists while shooting 60.0 percent from the floor.

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Double-double in Charlotte Henderson notched 22 points (9-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 0-2 FT), one rebound, 10 assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 89-86 win over the Hornets.

Impact Matched up against Brandon Miller, the player taken one pick ahead of him in the 2023 NBA Draft, Henderson had one of the best games of his young career. The 20-year-old guard produced his sixth double-double of the season, and while starting nine straight games, Henderson has averaged 18.1 points, 6.8 assists, 3.9 boards, 1.9 threes and 1.3 steals.

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Career-best night on glass Walker posted 14 points (4-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 22 rebounds, two assists and one block in 42 minutes during Wednesday's 89-86 victory over the Hornets.

Impact The 22 boards were a career high for Walker, who was making his third straight start since Toumani Camara (ribs) was ruled out for the rest of the season. The double-double was Walker's eighth of the season, and over 10 games since returning from a hip injury of his own, the second-year forward has averaged 10.1 points, 7.8 boards, 1.7 assists and 0.8 threes in 28.8 minutes a contest. Expect him to continue seeing big minutes for the Blazers over the final weeks.

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Improving, but return date unknown Head coach Chauncey Billups said Wednesday that Sharpe (abdomen) is "getting better, getting on the court," but the second-year wing remains without a clear target date for a retur...

Impact Sharpe resumed non-contact, on-court work last week with the G League's Rip City Remix and has since rejoined the Trail Blazers to continue his rehab program for the lower abdominal surgery he underwent in January. Though Billups spoke positively about Sharpe's recovery, the update doesn't provide much of an indication if or when the 20-year-old will play again this season. Sharpe looks unlikely to play in either of the final two games of the Trail Blazers' ongoing seven-game road trip, but he a return for any of the final four games of the regular season could still be in the cards.

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