Missed the chance! Yang Hansen played 7 minutes with only 3 rebounds and 1 turnover; Klingen recorded a double-double as the Raptors defeated the Trail Blazers.

On January 24th, Beijing time, during the NBA regular season, the Trail Blazers played at home against the Raptors. Avdija missed the match, and Yang Hansen got 7 minutes on the court but did not make the most of it, aside from securing 3 rebounds soon after entering, he had no other notable contributions. The Trail Blazers managed to take the lead early in the fourth quarter but were then hit by a strong Raptors rally. The final score was Raptors 110, Trail Blazers 98.

Statistics:

Raptors: Ingram 20 points 7 rebounds, Mamukelashvili 22 points, Barnes 15 points 9 rebounds, Barrett 10 points 6 rebounds, Quickley 20 points 8 rebounds 7 assists, Dick 10 points, Abaki 10 points

Trail Blazers: Yang Hansen 3 rebounds, Klingen 13 points 16 rebounds, Kamara 16 points, Sharpe 21 points 7 rebounds, Holiday 21 points, Love 11 points

Game progress:

At the start of the game, the Raptors opened with a 5-0 run, while the Trail Blazers responded with 4 consecutive points. Both teams struggled with shooting, missing many attempts. Klingen grabbed 6 rebounds within half a quarter, but Yang Hansen replaced him then, and the Raptors went on a 12-2 run, extending the lead to double digits. Yang Hansen also grabbed 3 consecutive rebounds. In the latter part of the quarter, both teams' shooting remained poor, with the Trail Blazers countering with a 6-2 run. The first quarter ended with the Raptors leading 19-12, a 7-point advantage.

In the second quarter, Klingen returned to the starting lineup, and Yang Hansen was substituted off during the final possession of the first quarter. Both teams found their shooting rhythm, with the Trail Blazers scoring steadily. Cook hit a three-pointer, narrowing the gap to 4 points. The game remained tight with scores exchanging back and forth, maintaining a roughly 4-point difference. In the latter half of the quarter, Sharpe scored a two-pointer, and Kamara made a three-pointer, bringing the Trail Blazers within 2 points. Yang Hansen reentered the game but was subbed out again after the Trail Blazers conceded an 8-0 run. Near the end of the quarter, the Trail Blazers responded with their own 8-0 run, but Barrett scored a buzzer-beater put-back. At halftime, the Raptors led 50-43, a 7-point margin.

In the third quarter, Yang Hansen did not receive any playing time. The opening phase remained close until midway when the Trail Blazers surged. Sharpe scored on a layup, Holiday hit a three-pointer, and Kamara also made a three-pointer, leveling the score. Dick’s three-pointer halted the momentum briefly, but Kamara answered with a layup. Later in the quarter, the Trail Blazers even took the lead temporarily, though it didn’t last long. The third quarter concluded with the Raptors ahead 76-74, just a 2-point lead.

In the final quarter, the Trail Blazers started strong with 4 consecutive points to take the lead, but the Raptors responded with an 8-0 run, forcing a timeout. Holiday scored on a layup to stop the bleeding, and the teams locked in a tight contest again. Midway through the quarter, the Raptors extended the lead back to double digits. Despite the Trail Blazers’ efforts, they could not close the gap. Yang Hansen reentered the game in the last minute but had his hook shot blocked by Barnes. The game ended with the Raptors defeating the Trail Blazers 110-98.

Starting lineups for both teams:

Raptors: Ingram, Barnes, Mamukelashvili, Barrett, Quickley

Trail Blazers: Sisoko, Kamara, Klingen, Sharpe, Holiday