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Grant hits jumper at buzzer, Trail Blazers top Suns 108-106

Jerami Grant scored a season-high 30 points, including a baseline jumper at the buzzer, to lift the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers over the Phoenix Suns 108-106

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Friday Simons (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Suns.

Impact Simons will miss his first game of the season Friday due to left foot inflammation. With Damian Lillard (calf) also sidelined, the bulk of Portland's backcourt responsibilities will likely fall on Shaedon Sharpe and Josh Hart, while Keon Johnson could also be in the mix for increased minutes.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anfernee Simons questionable for Portland Trail Blazers at Phoenix Suns: Game preview, time, TV channel, how to watch free live stream online The Blazers could be low on guards when they play the Suns on Friday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Questionable vs. Suns Simons is questionable for Friday's game against Phoenix due to left foot inflammation, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Coming off a 31-point performance in Wednesday's loss to the Grizzlies, it appears Simons' status for Friday's matchup with the Suns is up in the air due to a foot issue. With Damian Lillard (calf) already ruled out for the contest, Shaedon Sharpe would be in line for an even bigger workload if Simons is forced to miss his first game of the season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paces Portland with 31 points Simons closed with 31 points (10-21 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds and eight assists across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 111-106 loss to Memphis.

Impact With Damian Lillard (calf) out of the lineup again, Simons took over the lead role on offense and poured in a game-high 31 points. He also led the Blazers with eight dimes and four triples. Simons has scored 29 or more points in three of his past four contests, and he's averaging 22.0 points, 3.9 dimes, 2.4 boards and 3.7 three-pointers on the campaign.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies hold off late Blazers rally for 111-106 win

Desmond Bane had 29 points and the Memphis Grizzlies withstood a late rally by the Portland Trail Blazers for a 111-106 victory

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anfernee Simons on teammate Shaedon Sharpe: 'I ain't never seen no bounce like that in my life' Casey Holdahl: “I ain’t never seen no bounce like that in my life… I ain’t got the most bounce on the team no more, it’s over with.” — @Anfe...

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Goes off for 30 points Simons ended Friday's 125-111 win over Houston with 30 points (10-20 FG, 7-15 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes.

Impact Simons shined once again Friday, assuming the role of being the primary scorer with Damian Lillard still sidelined with a calf injury. While Simons should see plenty of shots on most nights, he is going to take things up a notch when Lillard is not on the floor. With the veteran set to miss at least another few games, Simons should be an elite source of points and threes for the foreseeable future.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 points in defeat Simons had 14 points (5-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and two rebounds across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 119-98 loss to Miami.

Impact The lack of both consistency and efficiency has been the main issue with Simons in the first two weeks of the season, as he has failed to reach the 15-point mark in two of his last four outings and has had some poor shooting displays as well. The adjustment was somewhat expected, though, as he ended the 2021-22 season as Portland's go-to offensive threat but now has to adjust with Damian Liillard back in the mix. That said, the star point guard is expected to miss Friday's game against the Rockets with a calf injury, and if that's the case, then Simons could be in line for an improved performance.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heat snap Blazers four-game winning streak with 119-98 win

Bam Adebayo scored 18 points and the Miami Heat snapped Portland’s four-game winning streak with a 119-98 victory on Wednesday night

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trail Blazers stay unbeaten as Anfernee Simons' performance turned players into fans In the third quarter, the 23-year-old guard hits eight consecutive shots, including six 3-pointers, as Portland rolls past Denver 135-110.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Damian Lillard heaps praise on Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons: 'He's blowing the roof off the place' The Trail Blazers are off to a 4-0 start for the first time since 1999.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Breaks through with 29 points Simons closed with 29 points (11-17 FG, 7-12 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Monday's 135-110 victory over Denver.

Impact Simons had been struggling coming into the contest, averaging 16.7 points but shooting just 33.9 percent from the field through three games. He found his shot Monday, knocking down 11 of 17 tries from the field, including seven triples. Most of his output came in a dynamic third quarter during which he racked up 22 points and six three-pointers. Simons has found the sledding a bit tough this season with Damian Lillard back in the fold and deservedly the centerpiece of the offense, but Monday's showing was a good reminder of Simons' prowess on the offensive end when he's at his best.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anfernee Simons Highlights (29 points) | Trail Blazers vs Nuggets | Oct. 24

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 25, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Damian Lillard & Anfernee Simons Combine For 60 PTS To Lead Trail Blazers To 4-0🔥

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Anfernee Simons, Blazers throttle Nuggets in stunning fashion Jamal Murray got the first crack at Anfernee Simons and couldn’t contain him. Next it was Aaron Gordon, then Bruce Brown and then Kentavious...

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Anfernee Simons scores 22 in 3rd, leads Trail Blazers to 135-110 win over Nuggets: At the buzzer Simons made 6 of 7 three-point attempts in the third quarter and finished the game with 29 points.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Lillard, Grant lead Blazers' late rally past Lakers, 106-104

Damian Lillard scored 41 points, Jerami Grant made a driving layup with three seconds to play, and the unbeaten Portland Trail Blazers kept the Los Angeles Lakers winless under new...

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Game-winning hook in overtime Simons logged 16 points (5-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 42 minutes during Friday's 113-111 overtime victory over the Suns.

Impact Simons didn't have a great night but he sunk the shot when it mattered, lofting a sweet hook shot over defenders to upend the Suns with only seconds remaining. Simons and Damian Lillard are looking like a deadly backcourt combo in the Western Conference during the first week of play.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lillard has 41 points Trail Blazers beat Suns 113-111 in OT

Damian Lillard scored 41 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Phoenix Suns 113-111 in overtime Friday night for their second straight victory to open the season

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pours in 22 points during opener Simons racked up 22 points (9-22 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 115-108 victory over the Kings.

Impact Simons heaved the ball up 22 times, and although he nailed only 30 percent of his three-point tries, his contributions in other areas gave him an impressive final tally. Alongside a healthy Damian Lillard, Simons should continue to thrive in Portland's backcourt.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grant rallies Blazers past Kings 113-108 in opener

Jerami Grant converted a three-point play with 50.4 seconds to play to give Portland the lead and the Trail Blazers spoiled Mike Brown’s coaching debut in Sacramento with a 113-108...

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lillard, Simons anchor backcourt of new-look Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers blew up their roster last season, trading away longtime guard CJ McCollum and a host of others

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Davis scores 28 in return, Lakers defeat Warriors 124-121

Anthony Davis scored 28 points in his return to the Lakers lineup after missing two games due to injury, and Los Angeles defeated Golden State 124-121 Sunday night in the Warriors’...

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS