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Hornets Defeat Trail Blazers 109-93 at Home

Portland Trail Blazers29-32

Charlotte Hornets30-31

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Saturday, February 28, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Spectrum Center

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Quick answers

Who won Portland Trail Blazers vs Charlotte Hornets?

Charlotte Hornets beat Portland Trail Blazers 109-93 at Spectrum Center on February 28, 2026.

Who was favored in Portland Trail Blazers vs Charlotte Hornets?

Charlotte Hornets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -270 (about 73% implied). The favorite won.

The Charlotte Hornets secured a decisive victory against the Portland Trail Blazers, winning 109-93 at the Spectrum Center. This match marked the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Charlotte now leading the series 2-0 after previously losing both encounters in the 2025 season. The Hornets had a strong showing, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they maintained control and extended their lead.

Charlotte entered the game with a home record of 30-31, having recently found form with a 7-3 record over their last ten games, including a three-game winning streak. They averaged 115.8 points scored and allowed 107.3 points during this stretch. In their last five games, they recorded an average of 121.4 points scored while allowing 108.6 points. The Hornets' recent performances included impressive wins against teams like the Indiana Pacers, where they triumphed 133-109, and the Chicago Bulls, whom they defeated 131-99.

On the other hand, the Trail Blazers, with an away record of 29-32, had a mixed form, going 6-4 in their last ten games and winning their last match against the Chicago Bulls 121-112. They averaged 119.8 points scored and allowed 120.0 points during this period. However, their defensive struggles were evident in their recent loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, where they fell 121-124. The Blazers had been battling inconsistencies, particularly in their away games, where they held a record of 3-1 in their last four.

In terms of injuries, Charlotte faced challenges with Brandon Miller and PJ Hall listed as day-to-day due to shoulder and ankle issues, respectively. For Portland, Shaedon Sharpe was ruled out with a knee injury, while Ja Morant and Damian Lillard were both day-to-day with elbow and Achilles injuries, respectively. The absence of key players for both teams added an element of unpredictability to the matchup.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Hornets favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 228.5 points. The moneyline reflected Charlotte at -270 and Portland at +220, indicating a strong belief in the Hornets' chances of winning.

The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with the Spectrum Center providing a home-court advantage for Charlotte. Fans witnessed a competitive atmosphere as the Hornets looked to capitalize on their recent success and improve their standing in the league.

As the game unfolded, the Hornets showcased their offensive prowess, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they executed several key plays that solidified their lead. Notable scoring plays included a dunk by Moussa Diabate and a tip-in dunk by Miles Bridges, both contributing to the final score. The Hornets' ability to maintain a strong defensive presence while capitalizing on scoring opportunities was pivotal in their victory.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the Hornets' resurgence and their ability to perform well at home, while the Trail Blazers continued to struggle with consistency, particularly in away games. The outcome not only adds to Charlotte's momentum but also places Portland in a challenging position as they look to regroup and address their defensive shortcomings moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CHA -6.5	228.5 o -110 / u -110	Portland Trail Blazers +220 · Charlotte Hornets -270

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Injury report

Brandon MillerDay-To-DayShoulderCharlotte Hornets
PJ HallDay-To-DayAnkleCharlotte Hornets
Shaedon SharpeOutKneePortland Trail Blazers
Ja MorantDay-To-DayElbowPortland Trail Blazers
Damian LillardDay-To-DayAchillesPortland Trail Blazers

Leaders

PointsBrandon Miller26Charlotte Hornets
AssistsLaMelo Ball8Charlotte Hornets
ReboundsMoussa Diabate11Charlotte Hornets
PointsJrue Holiday25Portland Trail Blazers
AssistsJrue Holiday4Portland Trail Blazers
ReboundsDonovan Clingan8Portland Trail Blazers

Recent form

Charlotte Hornets

Last 10: 7-3Streak W3115.8 scored · 107.3 allowed per game2-3 at home

W133-109at Indiana PacersFeb 27
W131-99at Chicago BullsFeb 25
W129-112at Washington WizardsFeb 22
L113-118vs Cleveland CavaliersFeb 21
L101-105vs Houston RocketsFeb 20
W110-107vs Atlanta HawksFeb 12
L104-110vs Detroit PistonsFeb 10
W126-119at Atlanta HawksFeb 8
W109-99at Houston RocketsFeb 6
W102-95vs New Orleans PelicansFeb 2

Portland Trail Blazers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W1119.8 scored · 120 allowed per game3-1 away

W121-112at Chicago BullsFeb 27
L121-124vs Minnesota TimberwolvesFeb 25
W92-77at Phoenix SunsFeb 23
L103-157vs Denver NuggetsFeb 21
W135-119at Utah JazzFeb 13
L109-133at Minnesota TimberwolvesFeb 12
W135-118vs Philadelphia 76ersFeb 10
W122-115vs Memphis GrizzliesFeb 8
W135-115vs Memphis GrizzliesFeb 7
L125-130vs Phoenix SunsFeb 4

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
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17

Box score

Stat	Portland Trail Blazers	Charlotte Hornets
Field goals	35-86	38-91
Field goal %	41	42
Three-pointers	11-47	16-42
Three-point %	23	38
Free throws	12-19	17-25
Free throw %	63	68
Rebounds	39	55
Offensive rebounds	11	20
Defensive rebounds	28	35
Assists	22	24
Steals	8	11
Blocks	7	0
Turnovers	16	16
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	21	13
Fast-break points	2	7
Points in the paint	46	42
Fouls	19	22
Largest lead	2	17
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	2	96

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter57-69Toumani Camara makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter57-71Brandon Miller makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (LaMelo Ball assists)
3rd Quarter59-71Jerami Grant makes driving layup (Robert Williams III assists)
3rd Quarter59-72Brandon Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter59-73Brandon Miller makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter62-73Matisse Thybulle makes 26-foot three point jumper (Blake Wesley assists)
3rd Quarter62-74Coby White makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter63-74Robert Williams III makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter64-74Robert Williams III makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter67-74Jrue Holiday makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter67-77LaMelo Ball makes 26-foot three pointer (Grant Williams assists)
4th Quarter69-77Jrue Holiday makes driving layup
4th Quarter69-79LaMelo Ball makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter71-79Matisse Thybulle makes driving layup (Jrue Holiday assists)
4th Quarter71-82Kon Knueppel makes 25-foot three pointer
4th Quarter73-82Blake Wesley makes driving layup
4th Quarter75-82Jrue Holiday makes running layup (Matisse Thybulle assists)
4th Quarter75-84LaMelo Ball makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot (Moussa Diabate assists)
4th Quarter77-84Scoot Henderson makes 13-foot two point shot (Matisse Thybulle assists)
4th Quarter77-87Miles Bridges makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kon Knueppel assists)
4th Quarter77-90Sion James makes 23-foot three point jumper (Miles Bridges assists)
4th Quarter77-92Coby White makes running layup (Miles Bridges assists)
4th Quarter77-94Kon Knueppel makes two point shot
4th Quarter79-94Jerami Grant makes driving layup (Vit Krejci assists)
4th Quarter79-95Coby White makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter79-96Coby White makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter80-96Jrue Holiday makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter81-96Jrue Holiday makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter84-96Vit Krejci makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jrue Holiday assists)
4th Quarter84-98Moussa Diabate makes tip shot
4th Quarter84-101Coby White makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot (Brandon Miller assists)
4th Quarter87-101Toumani Camara makes 27-foot three point jumper (Vit Krejci assists)
4th Quarter87-103Moussa Diabate makes 1-foot dunk (Coby White assists)
4th Quarter89-103Jerami Grant makes 3-foot driving dunk (Toumani Camara assists)
4th Quarter89-104Coby White makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter89-105Coby White makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter91-105Toumani Camara makes two point shot
4th Quarter91-107Miles Bridges makes tip in dunk
4th Quarter93-107Yang Hansen makes two point shot
4th Quarter93-109Ryan Kalkbrenner makes alley oop dunk (Tre Mann assists)