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Simons, Lillard lead Blazers past Rockets 107-95

December 17, 2022, 8:06pm Blazers

Anfernee Simons scored 32 points and Damian Lillard added 25 as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Houston Rockets 107-95 on Saturday night. Read story

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) looks to pass the ball as Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) defends against him in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 16, 2022.

Blazers go cold in Dallas, lose to Mavericks 130-110

December 16, 2022, 8:25pm Blazers

Luka Doncic scored 33 points, Christian Wood had a season-high 32 points along with 12 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 130-110 on Friday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard (0) drives against San Antonio Spurs' Gorgui Dieng during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, in San Antonio.

Lillard leads Blazers past Spurs 128-112

December 14, 2022, 7:56pm Blazers

Damian Lillard had 37 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-112 on Wednesday night for their third straight win. Read story

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, left, brings the ball up the court on Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Dec. 12, 2022.

Lillard ties own Blazers mark with 11 3-pointers, beats Minnesota

December 12, 2022, 10:33pm Blazers

Damian Lillard tied his own franchise record by making 11 3-pointers and finished with 38 points, leading the Portland Trail Blazers over the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-112 on Monday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, front, looks to pass the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson, rear, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. The Blazers won 124-118.

Lillard, Simons lead Blazers to win over Timberwolves, 124-118

December 10, 2022, 9:59pm Blazers

Damian Lillard had 36 points and eight assists, Anfernee Simons added 31 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-118 on Saturday night. Read story

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, hits a 3-pointer with less than a second left in the NBA basketball game as Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, right, defends in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. The Nuggets won 121-120.

Murray’s 3 gives Nuggets 121-120 win over Lillard, Blazers

December 8, 2022, 10:01pm Blazers

Jamal Murray’s 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds remaining lifted the Denver Nuggets to a thrilling 121-120 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, left, passes the ball away from Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022.

Trail Blazers beat Pacers in Lillard’s return from injury

December 4, 2022, 9:28pm Blazers

Jerami Grant scored 28 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Indiana Pacers 116-100 on Sunday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) shoots as Utah Jazz forward Jarred Vanderbilt (8) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Salt Lake City.

Simons’ career-best 45 points carries Blazers past Utah

December 3, 2022, 9:52pm Blazers

Anfernee Simons scored a career-high 45 points and blocked a potential 3-pointer with 4.6 seconds left to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 116-111 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Read story

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots as Portland Trail Blazers forward Trendon Watford, left, and guard Anfernee Simons defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J.

LeBron gets 31 in Lakers’ 128-109 rout of Dame-less Blazers

November 30, 2022, 10:14pm Blazers

LeBron James had 31 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, Austin Reaves added a season-high 22 points and the Los Angeles Lakers rebounded from a heartbreaking loss with a 128-109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, left, drives against Los Angeles Clippers forward Robert Covington during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022.

Clippers rally past Blazers 118-112

November 29, 2022, 10:18pm Blazers

Norman Powell scored 22 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Anfernee Simons and the Portland Trail Blazers 118-112 on Tuesday night. Portland wasted a terrific performance by Simons, who made nine 3-pointers and scored 37 points. Read story