PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers achieved a remarkable feat on Saturday night, overpowering the Charlotte Hornets with a staggering score of 141-88. This 53-point victory marks the largest margin of victory in the franchise’s history, surpassing their previous record of 50 points set against the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 21, 1982, where they won 129-79.

Anfernee Simons was a standout performer for the Blazers, sinking five three-pointers and finishing the game with 25 points. Teammate Toumani Camara also had an impressive outing, contributing 20 points along with 10 rebounds, six assists, a steal, and two blocks. Shaedon Sharpe and Jabari Walker both added 20 points, with Walker also grabbing 14 rebounds to help solidify the team’s dominance.

On the Hornets’ side, Miles Bridges was the leading scorer with 17 points, while Nick Smith Jr. contributed 14 points. Jusuf Nurkic offered support off the bench, providing 11 points, eight rebounds, and five assists in the team’s efforts.

In terms of individual performances, LaMelo Ball struggled significantly, scoring only five points and making just 1 of 10 field goal attempts throughout the match. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers faced a setback as Robert Williams III was ruled out due to swelling in his left knee, leaving Coach Chauncey Billups uncertain about the duration of his absence.

A notable statistic from the game shows that the Trail Blazers held a commanding 17-point lead by the end of the first quarter. The turning point came early when, after trailing briefly 4-3, Portland erupted with a 13-0 run that left Charlotte struggling to recover for the remainder of the game.

Looking ahead, both teams are set to take the court again on Monday night. The Hornets will face off against the Sacramento Kings, while the Trail Blazers will embark on a seven-game road trip, starting with a match in Utah.