Blazers Crush Bucks, Lock Play-In Spot

0:00It's March 26th. Welcome to Vancouver News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. The Portland Trail Blazers crushed the Milwaukee Bucks 130-99 on Wednesday night. Scoot Henderson led with 23 points, while Jeremiah Grant and Denise Abdija each scored 18. Donovan Klingin grabbed 15 rebounds to go with his 14 points. The Blazers dominated from the start and never looked back. Donovan has now won five of its last six games and already locked up a play in spot. Meanwhile, the Bucks are struggling, dropping 12 of their last 15 contests. Ryan Rollins poured in a career-high 36 points, but it wasn't enough without Giannis Antito Kale on the floor. The two-time MVP has been out since hurting his left knee on March 15th against the Pacers. Milwaukee's coach made it clear they're just focused on getting him healthy, steering clear of any other drama. The Blazers and analysts have buzzed about the Bucks' slide in questions around player-rest late in the season.

1:00Portland owned the boards with 54 rebounds to Milwaukee's 34 and swatted 11 shots total. Seven Blazers reached double figures in scoring, showing their depth as starters rested in the fourth quarter. The Blazers host the Mavericks on Friday, riding high into the match-up while the Bucks look to regroup without their star.