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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Scoot Henderson had 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night. Zach LaVine had 27 points for the Bulls. They have lost five straight.

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups announced before Sunday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls that guard Shaedon Sharpe was removed from the starting lineup. This development occurred even with guard Anfernee Simons out with an elbow injury.

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups got back two key players, lost one, tweaked the starting lineup and then attempted to snap a five-game losing streak and avoid going 0-5 on their current home stand. The Blazers found the right formula, showed improvement on defense and generated enough offense to win 113-102 at the Moda Center.

Two teams trying to end skids square off Sunday night when the Chicago Bulls visit the Portland ... if that makes sense," Portland coach Chauncey Billups said after a game in which his squad ...

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson shares a big statement following another terrrific performance from the second-year pro.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (24) dunks as Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams ... the bench for the Blazers after coach Chauncey Billups told him his defense needed to improve ...

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons has rediscovered his shooting touch just in time for his homecoming Thursday in Orlando, Florida. On Tuesday night, Simons shook off one of his worst scoring stretches to lead the Blazers with 24 points during a 116-107 win at the Miami Heat.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton had one of his best all-around games Tuesday night at the Miami Heat, drawing praise from coach Chauncey Billups. Ayton scored 22 points on 11-of-15 shooting and grabbed 15 rebounds during a 116-107 victory to start a three-game trip.

Most Chicago Bulls games can be found locally on Chicago Sports Network or are streamed on NBA League Pass. The Bulls play their home games at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. October 12 ...

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