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Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, front right, is trapped with the ball by Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, and forward Aaron Gordon, back right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Denver.

Nuggets beat Blazers 112-103 for weekend sweep

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, front right, is trapped with the ball by Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, and forward Aaron Gordon, back right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Denver.

February 4, 2024, 8:25pm Blazers

Nikola Jokic scored 29 points, Jamal Murray added 21 points and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets rallied past the short-handed but spirited Portland Trail Blazers 112-103 Sunday night, their second win over their division rivals in 48 hours. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, right, drives past Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Denver.

Jokic posts 15th triple-double as Nuggets hold off short-handed Blazers 120-108

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, right, drives past Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Denver.

February 2, 2024, 8:49pm Blazers

Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 22 rebounds and 12 assists as the Denver Nuggets held off the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 on Friday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) hits a shot over Milwaukee Bucks guard Malik Beasley (5) late in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.

Blazers spoil Lillard’s return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over Bucks

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) hits a shot over Milwaukee Bucks guard Malik Beasley (5) late in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.

January 31, 2024, 10:14pm Blazers

Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, including a key floater with 17.1 seconds left, and the Trail Blazers spoiled former teammate Damian Lillard’s return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Read story

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard runs off the court after warmups before an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.

Lillard cheered in his return to Portland after offseason trade to the Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard runs off the court after warmups before an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.

January 31, 2024, 7:50pm Blazers

Damian Lillard was greeted with a lengthy standing ovation by the Portland crowd when he was introduced on court for Milwaukee’s game against the Trail Blazers. Read story

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard poses with his children at an event on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 in Portland, Ore. Lillard was playing in Portland for the first time since he was traded from the Trail Blazers to the Bucks in the offseason. (AP Photo/Anne M.

Lillard returns to Portland with love for Blazers and community

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard poses with his children at an event on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 in Portland, Ore. Lillard was playing in Portland for the first time since he was traded from the Trail Blazers to the Bucks in the offseason. (AP Photo/Anne M.

January 30, 2024, 5:35pm Blazers

Damian Lillard said his return to Portland for the first time since leaving the Trail Blazers after 11 seasons comes with “a lot of love” for both the team and the community. Read story

Blazers guard Scoot Henderson, center, goes up for a dunk against Philadelphia 76ers guard Ricky Council IV (16) and center Mo Bamba (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Jan. 29, 2024.

Blazers thump 76ers 130-104 as Embiid nurses sore left knee

Blazers guard Scoot Henderson, center, goes up for a dunk against Philadelphia 76ers guard Ricky Council IV (16) and center Mo Bamba (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Jan. 29, 2024.

January 29, 2024, 9:50pm Blazers

Jerami Grant scored 27 points and the Portland Trail Blazers took advantage of reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid’s absence to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 130-104 on Monday night. Read story

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White, right, shoots a jump shot against Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.

Bulls snap 2-game skid with win over the Blazers

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White, right, shoots a jump shot against Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.

January 28, 2024, 9:02pm Blazers

DeMar DeRozan had 20 points and the Chicago Bulls snapped a two-game losing streak with a 104-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazer on Sunday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.

Sochan, Wembanyama help Spurs overcome 40 points from Simons to top Blazers, 116-100

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.

January 26, 2024, 9:14pm Blazers

Jeremy Sochan had 31 points and 14 rebounds, Victor Wembanyama added 23 points and 12 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs held off Anfernee Simons and the Portland Trail Blazers 116-100 on Friday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant is congratulated by Jabari Walker after hitting a 3-pointer at the buzzer to send the game against the Houston Rockets to overtime, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M.

Blazers rally to beat Rockets in overtime, 137-131

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant is congratulated by Jabari Walker after hitting a 3-pointer at the buzzer to send the game against the Houston Rockets to overtime, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M.

January 24, 2024, 8:31pm Blazers

Anfernee Simons scored 33 points and Jerami Grant added 21 as the Portland Trail Blazers rallied to beat the Houston Rockets 137-131 in overtime on Wednesday night. Read story

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) prepares to take the game-winning shot as Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) and center Deandre Ayton, left, defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

Thunder edge Blazers with late basket, 111-109

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) prepares to take the game-winning shot as Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) and center Deandre Ayton, left, defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

January 23, 2024, 8:19pm Blazers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and Jalen Williams added 19 points, including the game-winner with two seconds left, to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 111-109 on Tuesday night. Read story