The Portland Trail Blazers have shown signs of improvement this season. They’ve put the league on notice by handing the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first loss of the 2025-2026 campaign back on November 5th. Now, they’ve recently beaten the San Antonio Spurs on January 3rd, who have the second-best record in the Western Conference. In the midst of several standout performances for the hard-earned victory, one player had a forgettable night.
Shaedon Sharpe's rough outing
Shaedon Sharpe had a rough showing against the Spurs. In what has been a seemingly consistent showing where he averages 21.3 points, he was struggling to buy a bucket in this matchup. He only scored an abysmal 6 points, going 3-16 from the field while missing all 4 of his three-point shots.
He even had 4 turnovers, tying the most turnovers in the game as a Blazer next to Toumani Camara. However, Toumani had a much better showing than Sharpe, finishing with a near double-double of 20 points and 8 rebounds. The Blazers would go on to beat the Spurs 115-110, improving the record to 16-20 as the 9th seed in the west.
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With this performance in mind, Shaedon Sharpe must find other ways to contribute if he ever has off-nights like this on the offensive end. Instead of chucking up shots, he could improve more as an all-around player, much like his teammate, Deni Avdija. He could pass the ball more, grab rebounds, and showcase his defensive abilities. If he contributes more in these areas along with his consistent scoring, the Portland Trail Blazers have a bright future ahead of them.