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Trail Blazers Defeat Nets 114-95 at Barclays Center

Portland Trail Blazers33-36

114

Brooklyn Nets17-51

Monday, March 16, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · Barclays Center

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Who won Portland Trail Blazers vs Brooklyn Nets?

Portland Trail Blazers beat Brooklyn Nets 114-95 at Barclays Center on March 16, 2026.

Who was favored in Portland Trail Blazers vs Brooklyn Nets?

Portland Trail Blazers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -520 (about 84% implied). The favorite won.

The Portland Trail Blazers secured a convincing 114-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center, extending their lead in the season series to 2-0. This matchup highlighted the stark contrast in the teams' current standings, with the Blazers holding a record of 33-36, while the Nets struggled at 17-51. The game showcased Portland's ability to capitalize on Brooklyn's recent struggles, particularly as the Nets faced their third consecutive loss.

In the lead-up to the game, both teams had been navigating challenging periods. The Nets entered the contest with a record of 2-8 over their last ten games, having averaged 105.8 points scored while allowing 120.0 points per game. They were on a three-game losing streak, with their last victory occurring against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 9, where they won 126-115. In their most recent outings, the Nets had suffered defeats to the Philadelphia 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks, with scores of 97-104 and 97-108, respectively.

Conversely, the Trail Blazers had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, averaging 111.6 points scored and 113.7 points allowed. They were coming off a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, where they fell 103-109, but had previously secured a win against the Utah Jazz, winning 124-114. The Blazers' recent form reflected a team that was capable of scoring but also prone to defensive lapses, as evidenced by their fluctuating results.

The game took place at Barclays Center, where the Nets had a home record of 1-3 in their last four games. The Trail Blazers, meanwhile, held a 2-2 record in their last four away games. Historically, the teams had split their previous two meetings this season, with the Blazers winning the most recent encounter on March 1, 2025, by a score of 121-102.

In terms of injuries, the Nets had Nolan Traore listed as day-to-day due to a knee issue. The Trail Blazers were missing Shaedon Sharpe, who was out with a knee injury. Additionally, Ja Morant and Damian Lillard were both listed as day-to-day, with Morant dealing with an elbow issue and Lillard managing an Achilles concern.

The betting market reflected the disparity in team performance, with DraftKings setting the spread at 10.5 points in favor of the Trail Blazers. The moneyline showed the Blazers at -520, indicating strong confidence in their ability to win, while the Nets were at +390, suggesting a significant underdog status. The total for the game was set at 221.5, with odds of -108 for the over and -112 for the under.

The game conditions were typical for a late March evening in Brooklyn, with both teams looking to adjust to the pace and style of play. Fans could expect to see a blend of offensive creativity and defensive strategies as the teams vied for control. The Trail Blazers' scoring plays included significant contributions from players like Matisse Thybulle and Blake Wesley, who made key baskets in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.

As the game progressed, the Trail Blazers' lead grew, with notable scoring plays such as Toumani Camara's tip shot and Thybulle's three-pointer extending their advantage. The Nets struggled to keep pace, unable to mount a significant comeback despite some late-game efforts, including a dunk from Chaney Johnson and a three-pointer from Tyson Etienne.

Ultimately, the Trail Blazers' ability to maintain their offensive rhythm while stifling the Nets' scoring efforts led to a decisive win. The final score of 114-95 underscored the challenges facing the Nets as they continue to seek improvement in their performance.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	POR -10.5	221.5 o -108 / u -112	Portland Trail Blazers -520 · Brooklyn Nets +390

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Injury report

Nolan TraoreDay-To-DayKneeBrooklyn Nets
Shaedon SharpeOutKneePortland Trail Blazers
Ja MorantDay-To-DayElbowPortland Trail Blazers
Damian LillardDay-To-DayAchillesPortland Trail Blazers

Leaders

PointsChaney Johnson17Brooklyn Nets
AssistsBen Saraf4Brooklyn Nets
ReboundsNic Claxton11Brooklyn Nets
PointsDeni Avdija18Portland Trail Blazers
AssistsDeni Avdija5Portland Trail Blazers
ReboundsDonovan Clingan11Portland Trail Blazers

Recent form

Brooklyn Nets

Last 10: 2-8Streak L3105.8 scored · 120 allowed per game1-3 at home

L97-104at Philadelphia 76ersMar 14
L97-108at Atlanta HawksMar 12
L100-138vs Detroit PistonsMar 10
W126-115vs Memphis GrizzliesMar 9
W107-105at Detroit PistonsMar 7
L110-126at Miami HeatMar 6
L98-124at Miami HeatMar 4
L102-106vs Cleveland CavaliersMar 1
L111-148at Boston CelticsFeb 28
L110-126vs San Antonio SpursFeb 27

Portland Trail Blazers

Last 10: 4-6Streak L1111.6 scored · 113.7 allowed per game2-4 away

L103-109at Philadelphia 76ersMar 15
W124-114vs Utah JazzMar 14
L101-103vs Charlotte HornetsMar 11
W131-111vs Indiana PacersMar 9
L99-106at Houston RocketsMar 7
W122-114at Memphis GrizzliesMar 5
L101-135at Atlanta HawksMar 1
L93-109at Charlotte HornetsFeb 28
W121-112at Chicago BullsFeb 27
L121-124vs Minnesota TimberwolvesFeb 25

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20

Box score

Stat	Portland Trail Blazers	Brooklyn Nets
Field goals	41-80	33-86
Field goal %	51	38
Three-pointers	11-26	9-34
Three-point %	42	26
Free throws	21-29	20-29
Free throw %	72	69
Rebounds	44	44
Offensive rebounds	11	17
Defensive rebounds	33	27
Assists	30	19
Steals	7	11
Blocks	3	7
Turnovers	18	16
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	19	20
Fast-break points	21	14
Points in the paint	58	48
Fouls	25	24
Largest lead	31	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	99	0

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter80-55Ochai Agbaji makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ben Saraf assists)
3rd Quarter80-57Ziaire Williams makes 1-foot driving dunk
3rd Quarter82-57Deni Avdija makes driving layup (Scoot Henderson assists)
3rd Quarter84-57Toumani Camara makes dunk (Sidy Cissoko assists)
3rd Quarter86-57Deni Avdija makes 16-foot driving floating jump shot (Matisse Thybulle assists)
3rd Quarter86-60Tyson Etienne makes 28-foot three point jumper (Ben Saraf assists)
3rd Quarter89-60Scoot Henderson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Deni Avdija assists)
3rd Quarter91-60Scoot Henderson makes running layup (Blake Wesley assists)
3rd Quarter91-62Ochai Agbaji makes driving layup (Tyson Etienne assists)
3rd Quarter91-64Ben Saraf makes 1-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter91-65Ben Saraf makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter91-67Ben Saraf makes running layup (Danny Wolf assists)
4th Quarter91-68Ben Saraf makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter91-71Danny Wolf makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ben Saraf assists)
4th Quarter91-72Ben Saraf makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter91-74Danny Wolf makes 7-foot running pullup jump shot (Ochai Agbaji assists)
4th Quarter91-76Ben Saraf makes driving layup
4th Quarter93-76Jrue Holiday makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter93-78Chaney Johnson makes driving layup (Malachi Smith assists)
4th Quarter95-78Jrue Holiday makes driving layup (Jerami Grant assists)
4th Quarter96-78Donovan Clingan makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter97-78Donovan Clingan makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter97-79Ben Saraf makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter97-80Ben Saraf makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter98-80Deni Avdija makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter99-80Deni Avdija makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter99-83Chaney Johnson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ben Saraf assists)
4th Quarter100-83Donovan Clingan makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter101-83Donovan Clingan makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter101-86Tyson Etienne makes 22-foot three point jumper (Malachi Smith assists)
4th Quarter103-86Toumani Camara makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter103-88Chaney Johnson makes tip shot
4th Quarter105-88Toumani Camara makes tip shot
4th Quarter105-90Ben Saraf makes running dunk (Malachi Smith assists)
4th Quarter108-90Matisse Thybulle makes 25-foot three point jumper (Sidy Cissoko assists)
4th Quarter108-92Chaney Johnson makes dunk
4th Quarter110-92Jayson Kent makes 1-foot layup (Matisse Thybulle assists)
4th Quarter110-95Tyson Etienne makes 26-foot three point jumper
4th Quarter112-95Blake Wesley makes driving layup
4th Quarter114-95Blake Wesley makes 1-foot driving dunk