Shaedon Sharpe's explosive 36-point outing propelled the Portland Trail Blazers to a 112-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors, showcasing his growing potential in the league. The game saw Sharpe supported by Deni Avdija, who contributed a double-double with 26 points and 15 rebounds. On the Raptors' side, Dalano Banton led the scoring with 23 points, but it was not enough to overcome the Blazers. This loss officially eliminated Toronto from playoff contention, leading them to focus on developing younger talent for the future. The Blazers, now just one point adrift of the play-in spot, are showing a glimpse of their potential as they vie for a postseason berth.