The Portland Trail Blazers were favored to defeat the Charlotte Hornets Saturday night at the Moda Center.
But it’s doubtful many thought the Blazers would set a franchise record in the process.
Anfernee Simons led the Blazers with 25 points, while Toumani Camara, Jabari Walker, and Shaedon Sharpe each scored 20., with a 53-point margin of victory. The win broke a record that stood since 1982.
“That’s pretty incredible for such a storied franchise,” Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said.
Take a trip down memory lane, peeking at the Blazers’ top 10 largest victories:
53 – Blazers 141, Charlotte 88, Feb. 22, 2025 in Portland.
Portland shot a season-high 58.6% from the field and went 20 of 43 from three-point range. Anfernee Simons led the Blazers with 25 points, while Toumani Camara, Jabari Walker, and Shaedon Sharpe each scored 20.
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50 – Blazers 129, Cleveland 79, Nov 21, 1982 in Portland.
Portland, 46-36 that season, led the Cavaliers 70-30 at halftime. Jim Paxson led the Blazers with 23 points and Darnell Valentine added 18. The Blazers shot 54.8% while taking advantage of 25 Cleveland turnovers. Bob Wilkerson led the Cavaliers with 21 points off the bench.
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48 – Blazers 133, Oklahoma City 85, April 3, 2021 in Portland.
CJ McCollum scored 20 points and Damian Lillard had 16 for the Blazers, who blew the game open with a 39-13 third quarter. Kenrich Williams led the Thunder with 18 points off the bench. The Blazers went 42-30 during the pandemic-shortened season.
Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (#3) drives to the rim for a layup as the Portland Trail Blazers face the Oklahoma City Thunder at Moda Center on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Sean Meagher/The Oregonian
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48 – Blazers 124, Suns 76, Oct. 18, 2017 at Phoenix.
The Blazers took a 60-35 lead at halftime and never let up. Damian Lillard scored 27 points and Pat Connaughton added 20 off the bench. The Blazers went 14 of 24 from three-point range and overcame committing 18 turnovers by holding Dallas to 31.5% shooting. Eric Bledsoe led the Mavericks with 15 points and Devin Booker added 12. Portland finished the season 49-33.
Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers handles the ball against Eric Bledsoe #2 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 18, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Getty Images
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48 – Blazers 121, LA Clippers 73, Dec. 14, 1994 in Portland.
Cliff Robinson led the starters with 18 points, and James Robinson came off the bench to score 21 for the Blazers, who shot 54.8% from the field. Portland went 44-38 on the season.
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47 – Blazers 133, New York Knicks 86, March 18, 1972 in Portland.
The Blazers went 21-61 this season but dominated the Knicks on this night. Sidney Wicks led the Blazers with 30 points on 13-of-20 shooting, and Geoff Petrie scored 19. The Blazers shot 58.9% from the field, while the Knicks shot 37.2%. Luther Rackley led the Knicks with 15 points.
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46 – Blazers 129, Los Angeles Lakers 83, Jan. 9, 1995 in Portland.
The score stood at 65-54 at halftime before the Blazers dominated the second half 64-29. Clyde Drexler led the Blazers with 31 points and eight rebounds. Cliff Robinson scored 23. The Lakers, led by Tony Smith’s 19 points off the bench, committed 21 turnovers. Eddie Jones scored 15. Portland finished the season 44-38.
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45 – Blazers 120, Dallas 75, Nov. 17, 1997 in Portland.
Portland jumped out to a 28-10 start and led 61-38 at halftime. Arvydas Sabonis led the Blazers with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Gary Trent Sr. came off the bench for 16 points and Isaiah Rider added 19. Dennis Scott led the Mavericks with 12 points. Just three Dallas players scored in double figures. The Blazers went 46-36 that season.
Kenny Anderson drives the lane during the Portland Trail Blazers’ 120-75 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 17, 1997. The OregonianOregonian
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45 – Blazers 136, Golden State 91, Dec. 22, 1987 in Portland.
The Blazers, who went 53-29, scored over 130 points 10 times this season. Portland led the Warriors 75-45 at halftime. Steve Johnson scored 27 points and Jerome Kersey poured in 21 for the Blazers, who shot 56.6% from the field. Clyde Drexler scored just nine points. Steve Harris’ 21 points led the Warriors.
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45 – Blazers 132, Capital Bullets 87, Oct. 13, 1973, in Portland.
Portland, 27-55 that season, used a 45-point second quarter to blow open this game. Petrie led the Blazers with 29 points on 13-of-20 shooting. Rick Roberson scored 19 points with 17 rebounds. Phil Chenier scored 21 points for the Bullets, who committed 20 turnovers.
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