NBA roundup: Anfernee Simons, Blazers hang on to beat Jazz


Dec 3, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) guards Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) in the second half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Anfernee Simons recorded a career-high 45 points and Jerami Grant scored 33 as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Utah Jazz 116-111 Saturday night in Salt Lake City.

Simons and Grant hit key free throws in the waning moments, and the Jazz committed four costly turnovers in the final minute to help Portland pick up the win after blowing an early 15-point lead. Jusuf Nurkic contributed 15 points and 14 rebounds.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Others

Olympics-LA28 lights Coliseum cauldron as ticket registration set to open
Sailing-Argo leads MOD70 trimarans in RORC Transatlantic Race to Antigua
Olympics-Chloe Kim says she is 'good to go' for Olympics despite shoulder tear
Alpine skiing-Shiffrin wins Flachau slalom in U.S. one-two with Moltzan
Sailing-Geneva returns to SailGP championship for 2026
From NFL turf to Olympic pool, SoFi Stadium prepares for the World Cup and LA28
Swiss Olympic snowboard medallist Ueli Kestenholz dies in avalanche
Rallying-Roma takes the Dakar lead as Ford goes one-two
Figure skating-French ice dancers lead European championships in Sheffield
Olympics-Britain sets ambitious medal target for Milano-Cortina Games

Others Also Read