IMPACT PLAYER: Shaedon Sharpe, Portland
The 19-year-old, selected seventh overall in last year's draft, scored 27 points with six rebounds and six assists.
BY THE NUMBERS
21-13 Portland's edge on points off turnovers.
25-14 Portland's edge on fast-break points.
38-29 Portland's edge on bench points.
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