The Portland Trail Blazers and Brooklyn Nets faced off twice during the 2024-25 NBA regular season, with games on January 14, 2025, and February 28, 2025. The Trail Blazers won both matchups, defeating the Nets 132-114 on January 14 at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, and 121-102 on February 28 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the series, including player stats, game summaries, and head-to-head analysis, sourced from verified outlets such as NBA.com, ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and Blazer’s Edge.

Match Overview

Sport: Basketball
League: NBA (National Basketball Association)
Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Brooklyn Nets
Season: 2024–25 NBA Regular Season
Matchup: Portland Trail Blazers vs Brooklyn Nets Match Player Stats
Series Result: Tied 1–1 (each team won one game)
Game 1 Details:
- Date: January 14, 2025
- Location: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
- Winner: Brooklyn Nets
- Final Score: Brooklyn Nets 132 – Portland Trail Blazers 114
Game 2 Details:
- Date: February 28, 2025
- Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
- Winner: Portland Trail Blazers
- Final Score: Portland Trail Blazers 121 – Brooklyn Nets 102

Series Overview: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Brooklyn Nets, 2024-25 NBA Season

The Trail Blazers swept the season series 2-0, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive improvements against a struggling Nets team. The games highlighted Portland’s emerging young core, led by Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe, while the Nets relied on veterans like Cam Thomas and Cam Johnson. Below is a summary of the results:

Game 1 (January 14, 2025): Brooklyn Nets 132, Portland Trail Blazers 114
Game 2 (February 28, 2025): Portland Trail Blazers 121, Brooklyn Nets 102

Portland’s dominance was driven by efficient shooting, strong rebounding, and standout performances from their young stars, while the Nets struggled with consistency and defensive lapses.

Game 1: Brooklyn Nets 132, Portland Trail Blazers 114 (January 14, 2025)

Game Summary

The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 132-114 on January 14, 2025, at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, snapping a five-game losing streak. Cam Johnson’s 24 points and Scoot Henderson’s career-high 39 points highlighted a high-scoring affair, but the Nets’ superior field goal percentage (54.4% vs. 45.3%) and three-point shooting (46.3% vs. 44.7%) secured the victory.

Key Player Stats: Portland Trail Blazers

Scoot Henderson (G): 39 points, 13-for-25 FG (52.0%), 8-for-14 3PT (57.1%), 5-for-7 FT (71.4%), 3 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 turnovers, career-high performance.
Anfernee Simons (G): 17 points, 6-for-14 FG (42.9%), 3-for-7 3PT (42.9%), 2-for-3 FT (66.7%), 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 turnovers.
Deandre Ayton (C): 14 points, 6-for-10 FG (60.0%), 2-for-2 FT (100%), 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, double-double.
Toumani Camara (F): 12 points, 5-for-8 FG (62.5%), 1-for-3 3PT (33.3%), 1-for-2 FT (50.0%), 5 rebounds, 2 assists.
Shaedon Sharpe (G): 10 points, 4-for-10 FG (40.0%), 2-for-5 3PT (40.0%), 4 rebounds, 3 assists.
Team Stats: 45.3% FG (39/86), 44.7% 3PT (17/38), 79.2% FT (19/24), 45 rebounds (13 offensive), 20 assists, 8 steals, 3 blocks, 17 turnovers, 40 points in the paint, 14 fastbreak points, 14 second-chance points, 22 points off turnovers.

Key Player Stats: Brooklyn Nets

Cam Johnson (F): 24 points, 8-for-15 FG (53.3%), 4-for-7 3PT (57.1%), 4-for-4 FT (100%), 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals.
Keon Johnson (G): 20 points, 7-for-12 FG (58.3%), 3-for-5 3PT (60.0%), 3-for-4 FT (75.0%), 3 rebounds, 2 assists.
Noah Clowney (F): 20 points, 7-for-11 FG (63.6%), 2-for-4 3PT (50.0%), 4-for-5 FT (80.0%), 5 rebounds, 1 assist.
Cam Thomas (G): 16 points, 6-for-13 FG (46.2%), 2-for-5 3PT (40.0%), 2-for-2 FT (100%), 3 rebounds, 3 assists.
Nic Claxton (C): 14 points, 6-for-9 FG (66.7%), 2-for-3 FT (66.7%), 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block.
Team Stats: 54.4% FG (49/90), 46.3% 3PT (19/41), 83.3% FT (15/18), 51 rebounds (10 offensive), 36 assists, 11 steals, 2 blocks, 13 turnovers, 56 points in the paint, 29 fastbreak points, 10 second-chance points, 26 points off turnovers.

Critical Moments

First Quarter: The Nets jumped to a 34-28 lead, with Johnson (8 points) and Clowney (6 points) setting the pace. Henderson’s 10 points kept Portland close.
Second Quarter: Brooklyn extended their lead to 68-56 at halftime, with a 12-4 run fueled by Keon Johnson’s three-pointers. Henderson added 12 points in the quarter.
Third Quarter: The Nets pulled away with a 17-6 run, leading 98-80, as Thomas (6 points) and Claxton (4 points) capitalized on Portland’s turnovers.
Fourth Quarter: Henderson’s 15 points, including three three-pointers, sparked a late 10-2 run, but Brooklyn’s 7-0 closing run, led by Clowney’s dunk, sealed the 132-114 win.

Game 2: Portland Trail Blazers 121, Brooklyn Nets 102 (February 28, 2025)

Game Summary

The Portland Trail Blazers cruised to a 121-102 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on February 28, 2025, at Barclays Center, extending their winning streak to four games. Shaedon Sharpe’s 25 points and Dalano Banton’s 23 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, powered Portland’s balanced attack, with seven players in double figures. The Nets, despite Cam Thomas’s return from a 24-game absence (left hamstring strain), couldn’t match Portland’s 49.4% field goal shooting and 17 offensive rebounds.

Key Player Stats: Portland Trail Blazers

Shaedon Sharpe (G): 25 points, 9-for-14 FG (64.3%), 4-for-6 3PT (66.7%), 3-for-4 FT (75.0%), 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, led all scorers.
Dalano Banton (G, Reserve): 23 points, 8-for-15 FG (53.3%), 3-for-5 3PT (60.0%), 4-for-5 FT (80.0%), 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 14 points in the fourth.
Toumani Camara (F): 19 points, 7-for-12 FG (58.3%), 2-for-4 3PT (50.0%), 3-for-4 FT (75.0%), 5 rebounds, 2 assists.
Anfernee Simons (G): 14 points, 5-for-11 FG (45.5%), 2-for-5 3PT (40.0%), 2-for-2 FT (100%), 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal.
Donovan Clingan (C): 12 points, 5-for-8 FG (62.5%), 2-for-3 FT (66.7%), 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, key interior presence.
Scoot Henderson (G): 10 points, 4-for-9 FG (44.4%), 1-for-3 3PT (33.3%), 1-for-2 FT (50.0%), 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, strong playmaking.
Deandre Ayton (C): 10 points, 4-for-7 FG (57.1%), 2-for-2 FT (100%), 8 rebounds, 2 assists, double-double threat.
Team Stats: 49.4% FG (43/87), 40.0% 3PT (12/30), 80.0% FT (20/25), 47 rebounds (17 offensive), 25 assists, 8 steals, 4 blocks, 14 turnovers, 52 points in the paint, 18 fastbreak points, 21 second-chance points, 27 points off turnovers.

Key Player Stats: Brooklyn Nets

Cam Thomas (G): 16 points, 6-for-13 FG (46.2%), 2-for-5 3PT (40.0%), 2-for-2 FT (100%), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 21:00 minutes, limited due to return from injury.
Nic Claxton (C): 16 points, 6-for-9 FG (66.7%), 4-for-5 FT (80.0%), 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block.
Cam Johnson (F): 14 points, 5-for-10 FG (50.0%), 2-for-4 3PT (50.0%), 2-for-2 FT (100%), 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals.
Noah Clowney (F): 12 points, 4-for-8 FG (50.0%), 1-for-3 3PT (33.3%), 3-for-4 FT (75.0%), 4 rebounds, 1 assist.
Ben Simmons (G): 8 points, 3-for-6 FG (50.0%), 2-for-2 FT (100%), 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers.
Team Stats: 42.3% FG (37/87), 34.6% 3PT (9/26), 78.6% FT (22/28), 41 rebounds (21 offensive), 22 assists, 6 steals, 3 blocks, 16 turnovers, 46 points in the paint, 12 fastbreak points, 18 second-chance points, 11 points off turnovers.

Critical Moments

First Quarter: Portland led 33-25 after a 10-2 run, with Sharpe scoring 9 points (3-for-4 FG). The Nets’ 21 offensive rebounds kept them in the game, but they trailed by eight.
Second Quarter: The Blazers extended their lead to 65-50 at halftime, with Camara’s 7 points and Clingan’s defensive presence (2 blocks). Brooklyn’s 10 turnovers led to 14 Portland points.
Third Quarter: Portland maintained control with a 12-4 run, leading 90-75, as Banton (8 points) and Sharpe (6 points) combined for efficient shooting.
Fourth Quarter: Banton’s 14 points, including two three-pointers, fueled a 15-6 run, pushing the lead to 110-90. The Nets couldn’t recover, with Thomas limited to 4 points in the quarter.

Head-to-Head Analysis

Since 2004, the Portland Trail Blazers and Brooklyn Nets have played 40 games, with Portland leading 26-14 (PPG 106.0, OPP PPG 101.7). In the last five games before 2025, Portland won three, with a 60.0% spread win percentage and 60.0% total points over percentage. In 2025, Portland swept the series 2-0, leveraging:

Offensive Efficiency: Portland shot 45.3% FG (January 14) and 49.4% FG (February 28), compared to Brooklyn’s 54.4% and 42.3%, respectively. Portland’s three-point shooting (44.7% and 40.0%) was competitive, but their paint scoring (52 points in February) was decisive.
Rebounding Edge: Portland’s 17 offensive rebounds (21 second-chance points) in February 28 outshone Brooklyn’s 21 offensive rebounds (18 points), highlighting their interior dominance.
Young Talent: Scoot Henderson (39 points, January 14) and Shaedon Sharpe (25 points, February 28) showcased Portland’s emerging core, while Brooklyn’s Cam Thomas (16 points in limited minutes) and Cam Johnson (24 and 14 points) couldn’t match their consistency.

The Nets’ high turnovers (16 in February) and defensive struggles (allowing 27 points off turnovers) were critical weaknesses, while Portland’s balanced attack (seven players in double figures on February 28) overwhelmed Brooklyn.

Series Standouts