Simons Shines: Blazers outshines Bucks in Thrilling Contest

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered their second straight loss, falling 105-102 to the Portland Trail Blazers. Anfernee Simons led the Blazers with 28 points, while Deni Avdija contributed 19 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 11 rebounds for the Bucks, and AJ Green added 21 points on seven 3-pointers.

The game was closely contested, with the Blazers holding a small lead for most of the game. The Bucks made a surge in the fourth quarter, but Simons’ clutch shooting secured the win for Portland. His three-point play with 23.5 seconds remaining gave the Blazers a 103-102 lead, and he later added two free throws to seal the victory ¹ ².

The Blazers also dominated the rebounding battle, outrebounding the Bucks 55-43. This advantage helped Portland maintain their lead despite Milwaukee’s late-game push.

Key moments in the game included.
– Simons’ Clutch Shooting: Anfernee Simons’ three-point play with 23.5 seconds remaining gave the Blazers a 103-102 lead.
– Lillard’s Missed Shot: Damian Lillard missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer at the buzzer.
– Green’s Career-High Three-Pointers: AJ Green matched his career high with seven 3-pointers.