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Simons scores 25, Sharpe adds 24 as Trail Blazers bounce back with 104-98 win over Rockets

Nov. 23, 2024 23:03 PM EST

HOUSTON (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 25 points and Shaedon Sharpe added 24 as the Portland Trail Blazers bounced back from a tough loss with a 104-98 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. The victory came after Portland was blown out 116-88 by the Rockets in an NBA Cup...

Dillon Brooks scores a season-high 28 to lead the Rockets past the Trail Blazers 116-88

Nov. 22, 2024 22:53 PM EST

HOUSTON (AP) — Dillon Brooks scored a season-high 28 points and led the Houston Rockets to a 116-88 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA Cup game on Friday night. Brooks matched a career-high with six 3-pointers on eight attempts, and the Rockets made 15 of 39 (38.5%) from...

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points and Thunder stay unbeaten with 137-114 win over Trail Blazers

Nov. 02, 2024 00:49 AM EDT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in 28 minutes and the Oklahoma City Thunder remained unbeaten with a 137-114 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Jalen Williams added 22 points for the Thunder and Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins...

Anfernee Simons rallies Trail Blazers to 106-105 win over Clippers with 25-point performance

Oct. 31, 2024 01:30 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 25 points, Deandre Ayton had 15 points and 12 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-105 on Wednesday night. Deni Avdija had 13 points and 10 rebounds and made a game-saving block when he...

Jerami Grant scores 28 and Blazers beat Pelicans 125-103 for first win of the season

Oct. 27, 2024 20:49 PM EDT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jerami Grant scored 28 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 125-103 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday for their first win of the season. Anfernee Simons pitched in 27 points and six assists as the Blazers bounced back from a 105-103...

Wizards look to be more competitive with Kyle Kuzma, Jordan Poole and addition of Jonas Valanciunas

Oct. 14, 2024 10:03 AM EDT

Washington Wizards Last season: 15-67, 14th in the Eastern Conference. COACH: Brian Keefe (2nd season, 8-31). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 24 vs. Boston. DEPARTURES: F Deni Avdija, G Landry Shamet, F Eugene Omoruyi ADDITIONS: C Jonas...

Trail Blazers in the second year of their rebuilding project amid a 3-year NBA playoff drought

Oct. 14, 2024 10:03 AM EDT

Trail Blazers Last season: 21-61, missed the playoffs for the third straight year. COACH: Chauncey Billups (Fourth season with Portland, 81-165). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 at home against the Golden State Warriors. DEPARTURES: G Malcolm...