Trail Blazers Host Wizards in Sunday Matinee

Portland looks to bounce back at home after recent loss to Bucks

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:32am by Ben Kaplan

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The Portland Trail Blazers (37-37) will host the struggling Washington Wizards (17-55) on Sunday afternoon at Moda Center. The Wizards are coming off a win over the Jazz, while the Blazers are looking to rebound after a blowout loss to the Bucks in their last outing.

Why it matters

This game features two teams heading in opposite directions, with the Blazers fighting for a playoff spot and the Wizards playing out the string. A win would be crucial for Portland's postseason hopes, while Washington is simply looking to play spoiler down the stretch.

The details

In their last game, the Wizards defeated the Jazz 133-110 behind a strong shooting performance, making 52 of 94 field goals (55.3%) and 13 of 32 three-pointers. Julian Reese led the way with 26 points and 17 rebounds. The Blazers, meanwhile, routed the Bucks 130-99 in their previous outing, with Scoot Henderson scoring 23 points. Portland shot 52.5% from the field and 46.3% from deep in that victory.

  • The game is scheduled for Sunday, March 29, 2026.
  • Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. Eastern Time.

The players

Julian Reese

A key contributor for the Wizards, scoring 26 points on 12-of-16 shooting with 17 rebounds in the win over the Jazz.

Scoot Henderson

The young star for the Trail Blazers, scoring 23 points in 24 minutes in the victory against the Bucks.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with the same energy and focus that we had against the Bucks if we want to take care of business at home.”

— Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers Guard

What’s next

The Wizards will look to build on their recent win, while the Trail Blazers hope to secure a crucial home victory in their push for the playoffs.

The takeaway

This matchup between the struggling Wizards and the playoff-contending Trail Blazers could provide an opportunity for Portland to gain ground in the Western Conference standings with a win at home.