In a 129-121 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, the Washington Wizards struggled on both ends of the floor. The game was marked by poor shooting and even worse defensive rebounding. The Wizards managed only one offensive rebound in the first half while allowing Portland 21 second-chance points. Deni Avdija suffered a quad injury early on, complicating matters further for Washington. Individual performances shone, including Richaun Holmes going 7 for 7, but the team's lack of rim protection allowed Portland to dominate the paint, led by Shaedon Sharpe's career-high 36 points. Washington's next matchup is against the Charlotte Hornets.
Washington's struggles were evident as they lost 129-121 to Portland, lacking defensive rebounds which contributed to their inability to stop second-chance points.
Despite some individual performances like Richaun Holmesâ perfect night, the Wizards' lack of interior defense and rebound control ultimately decided the game.
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