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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Plays hero role Saturday
Anfernee Simons posted 25 points (10-20 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 37 minutes during Saturday's 104-98 victory over the Rockets.Aside from leading the Portland Trail Blazers in scoring Saturday, Simons came through when Portland needed him the most and drained a huge three when the game was tied late in the fourth quarter. Perhaps more importantly, Simons showed the right hand sprain he's dealing with didn't bother him. That should represent a huge boost for his availability in future contests.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Available to face Houston
Anfernee Simons (hand) is available for Saturday's game against the Rockets.Simons will be ready to suit up for the second half of this back-to-back set against the Rockets. The star guard played through a sprained right hand Saturday and was limited to just eight points across 21 minutes. Even though Simons remains a key player for the Blazers on offense, he's recorded single-digit points in his last three appearances dating back to Nov. 10.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Likely to play Saturday
Anfernee Simons is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Rockets due to a sprained right hand.Simons played through the injury Friday -- logging eight points across 21 minutes -- and he's on track to suit up again Saturday. The 25-year-old is averaging 15.6 points and 3.9 assists across 29.1 minutes per game this season.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Plays 21 minutes in return
Anfernee Simons (illness/hand) logged eight points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and one steal in 21 minutes Friday in the Portland Trail Blazers' 116-88 loss to the Rockets.Though Simons' minutes were limited in his return from a three-game absence due to an illness and a right hand sprain, the light playing time had more to do with the Rockets turning the game into a blowout by the end of the third quarter. Simons checked out of the game with 4:38 left in the third and didn't play at all in the fourth, but he should see his minutes rise if the Trail Blazers are able to be more competitive with the Rockets in a rematch Saturday in Houston. Though Simons should re-emerge as one of the Trail Blazers' top scoring options before long, efficiency remains a concern for the young guard, who is converting on just 37.8 percent of his field-goal attempts and 30 percent of his three-point tries through 13 outings on the season.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Set to play Friday
Anfernee Simons (hand) is available for Friday's game against the Rockets.Simons will return following a three-game absence due to an illness, though a right hand sprain resulted in him being listed as questionable heading into Friday. He should take back his spot in the starting five Friday, though he could be under a minute restriction in the front end of a back-to-back set in Houston.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Iffy for Friday
Anfernee Simons is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets with a right hand sprain.Simons had missed Portland's last three games with an illness, but it's a new issue that's threatening his availability for the front end of a back-to-back set in Houston. If the 25-year-old is unable to make his return to game action Friday, Dalano Banton will likely receive an increased role with Scoot Henderson (quadricep) also deemed questionable.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Out again Wednesday
Anfernee Simons (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City.Simons' next opportunity to take the court comes in a back-to-back set in Houston on Friday and Saturday, although such scheduling is not conducive to a player looking to return from an illness/respiratory issue. Shaedon Sharpe has operated as the Portland Trail Blazers' primary scoring option out of the backcourt during Simons' absence, while Scoot Henderson and Dalano Banton have also handled increased roles.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Iffy for Wednesday vs. OKC
Anfernee Simons (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.Simons is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive game due to an illness, though he was considered doubtful before Sunday's game, so the questionable tag is a positive sign. If the 25-year-old is unable to play, Scoot Henderson will likely remain in the starting five.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Won't play Sunday
Anfernee Simons (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Atlanta.Simons experienced shortness of breath during the Portland Trail Blazers' win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday. He was able to return to practice Saturday, but he'll be held out for a second straight game, and his next chance to suit up will be against the Thunder on Wednesday. Scoot Henderson should make his second straight start with Simons sidelined Sunday.
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Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Unlikely to play Sunday
Coach Chauncey Billups said Anfernee Simons (illness) returned to practice Saturday but is unlikely to play in Sunday's game versus the Hawks, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.Simons will likely miss his second straight contest due to an illness. However, the 25-year-old guard's participation in practice is a good sign that he is nearing a return to action. If he's ruled out, Simons' next chance to suit up would come Wednesday in Oklahoma City.