Wizards and Trail Blazers Face Off in Non-Conference Matchup

Portland hosts Washington in the second meeting between the two teams this season.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 7:21am by Ben Kaplan

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The Washington Wizards (17-56) will travel to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers (37-38) in a non-conference matchup on Sunday. This is the second time the two teams have faced off this season, with the Wizards defeating the Trail Blazers 115-111 in their previous meeting on January 28th. The Trail Blazers are 20-17 at home this season, while the Wizards have struggled on the road with a 6-30 record.

Why it matters

This game provides an opportunity for both teams to gain momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season. The Wizards are looking to build on their previous win over the Trail Blazers, while Portland is hoping to improve their playoff positioning in the Western Conference.

The details

The Trail Blazers are led by Deni Avdija, who is averaging 23.9 points per game and shooting 45.8% from the field. Toumani Camara has also been a key contributor, making an average of 2.7 three-pointers per game over the last 10 contests. For the Wizards, Alex Sarr is putting up 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2 blocks per game, while Will Riley has averaged 15.3 points over the last 10 games.

  • The two teams previously met on January 28th, with the Wizards defeating the Trail Blazers 115-111.
  • Sunday's game is scheduled for 6 p.m. EDT.

The players

Deni Avdija

The Trail Blazers' leading scorer, averaging 23.9 points per game and shooting 45.8% from the field.

Alex Sarr

The Wizards' top performer, averaging 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2 blocks per game.

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What they’re saying

“This is a big game for us as we look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.”

— Deni Avdija, Trail Blazers Player

“We're excited to get another chance at the Trail Blazers and try to avenge our earlier loss.”

— Alex Sarr, Wizards Player

What’s next

The winner of this game will look to carry the momentum into their next matchup, as the Trail Blazers face the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday and the Wizards take on the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.

The takeaway

This non-conference matchup between the Wizards and Trail Blazers provides an opportunity for both teams to gain ground in their respective conference standings as the regular season winds down.