Toumani Camara's Career Night Leads Blazers to Rout of Nets

Portland forward sets personal bests with 35 points and 9 three-pointers in 134-99 victory

Mar. 24, 2026 at 10:35am

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Toumani Camara had a career-high 35 points and nine made three-pointers to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a convincing 134-99 win over the visiting Brooklyn Nets. Camara shot a perfect 6-for-6 from the field in the first half, including 5 three-pointers, to help Portland build a 69-51 halftime lead. The Blazers led by as many as 38 points in the second half as they moved within a half-game of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Why it matters

Camara's breakout performance comes at a crucial time for the Blazers, who are fighting to secure a playoff berth in the tight Western Conference race. The win over the struggling Nets also provides a much-needed confidence boost for Portland as they look to make a late-season push.

The details

Camara finished the game 11-of-13 from the field, including 9-of-11 from three-point range. Deni Avdija scored 18 points, Kris Murray added 16 off the bench, and Donovan Clingan had 15 rebounds and 7 blocks for the Blazers. The Nets were led by Tyson Etienne's 18 points, while Ziaire Williams and Josh Minott each scored 15.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 24, 2026.

The players

Toumani Camara

A forward for the Portland Trail Blazers who had a career-high 35 points and 9 three-pointers in the win over the Nets.

Deni Avdija

A player for the Portland Trail Blazers who scored 18 points in the victory.

Tyson Etienne

A reserve player for the Brooklyn Nets who led the team with 18 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“Toumani really had it going tonight. When he's hitting shots like that, it opens up so much for the rest of our offense.”

— Kris Murray, Trail Blazers reserve

What’s next

The Blazers will look to build on this momentum as they continue their push for a playoff spot, with key games coming up against Western Conference rivals.

The takeaway

Camara's career night showcased the Blazers' offensive firepower and provided a much-needed boost as they fight to secure a postseason berth in the tight Western Conference race.