The Portland Trail Blazers went up against the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. Arguably considered the underdogs of the league, the Trail Blazers emerged victorious over the Suns. The game took place at the Moda Center on October 22, 2022. The Suns were leading in the first half by 12 points but it didn’t take long for the Trail Blazers to keep up with their opponents. By the fourth quarter, they had caught up to the Suns as both teams were tied at 79.

While they were neck on neck throughout the game, the Trail Blazers pulled through as they beat the Phoenix Suns by a close 113-111. Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was the team’s highest scorer with 33 points, 3 assists, and 5 rebounds. Behind him was Deandre Ayton with 26 points, 3 assists, and 6 rebounds. Fellow teammate Mikal Bridges added 13 more points with 6 assists and 7 rebounds. However, their efforts still turned out to be insufficient to beat their opponents on the night.

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On the other hand, the Portland Trail Blazers seem to be on a roll this season. The team played their season opener game against the Sacramento Kings on October 20, 2022. They beat the Kings by 115-108 led by the highest scorer Jerami Grant with 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 assist. Teammate Anfernee Simons added 22 points, with 3 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Furthermore, in the game against the Suns, Simons also made the winning shot, helping the Trail Blazers win their second consecutive game of the season.

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The Trail Blazers were led by NBA star Damian Lillard who scored 41 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists. Teammate Jusuf Nurkic helped out the team by scoring 20 points, 17 rebounds, and 2 assists. However, the star of the show turned out to be Anferee Simons. The 23-year-old Trail Blazers guard finished the game with 16 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and an impressive skyhook shot to win the game.

The NBA world was visibly impressed by Simons. Several fans came forth to compliment the team and the guard for his spectacular finish. While some compared him to several NBA stars including Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, others commended his shooting skills.

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The Trail Blazers are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers on October 24, 2022. Do you think the Blazers will be able to secure their third straight win? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.