Washington Wizards hand Portland Trail Blazers first loss of the season in OT: Rapid reaction
(WorldNews France)

The Portland Trail Blazers suffered their first loss of the early season on Monday, falling 125-124 in overtime to the Washington Wizards. Markieff Morris scored nine points in OT, John Wall hit a key pull-up jumper and Otto Porter Jr. had a game-saving block on Damian Lillard as time expired as the Wizards (1-2) beat the Blazers (2-1) for the fourth time in the last five meetings. It was the third time in the last six games between the clubs that required extra time -- all three in Portland -- with Washington walking away victorious in the latter two. TOP PERFORMERS Lillard, who has scored at least...