Howard posted 28 points (13-17 FG, 2-7 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, and a blocked shot across 35 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

It's the third double-double in a row for Howard, and the 28 points marked his highest total since a 36-point outburst Jan. 18 against the Lakers. He's reverted to his typical poor form from the free-throw line lately with a combined 10-for-29 mark (34.4%) over the last four games, but his increasing point and rebound totals have cushioned the blow of that flaw in his game.