Anfernee Simons scored 31 points for Trail Blazer

The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Trail Blazers 111-106 on Wednesday night at the Moda Center. Anfernee Simons gave a remarkable performance by scoring 31 points, three rebounds, and eight assists across 40 minutes during Wednesday’s 111-106 loss to Memphis.

Portland and Memphis will meet three times in the regular season. The first match occurred on November 2. Last season The Trail Blazer won the 2021-22 season series against the Memphis Grizzlies, 3-1. The Blazer’s celebrity player Anfernee Simons averaged 19.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists against the Grizzlies last season.

Match Highlights

1. Grizzlies

Desmond Bane wrapped up with 29 points, eight rebounds, and five assists, and Ja Morant scored 20 focuses, nine bounces back, and seven helps for the Grizzlies (5-3).

2. Blazers

Anfernee Simons recorded 31 points and eight assists, and Jusuf Nurkic scored 23 points and 13 rebounds for the Blazers (5-2).

It was assumed that Memphis Grizzlies win pretty quickly after they scored the first nine points of the fourth quarter to take a 15-point lead, but The Blazers were ready to give a fight back.

With Simons washing threes, Keon Johnson changing over driving layups, and the Blazer’s defense compelling takes, Portland utilized a 19-2 runs to tie the game 98-98 with 3:39 left.

Both teams exchanged their baskets and free throws to keep the game tied at 100-100 with 2:44 left, and, amazingly, it seemed like the result would go right down to the last second.

The Grizzlies took over from that point, outscoring Portland 11-4 to procure a hard-battled triumph.