Anfernee Simons delivered a standout performance with 30 points, contributing significantly to the Trail Blazers' overtime victory against the Grizzlies. Taylor Jenkins, commenting on Simons' play, acknowledged his challenging shots and noted the need for better defensive strategies against him in future encounters. In another game, despite Simons' impressive double-double, the Trail Blazers were unable to secure a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who improved to 43-19. The Timberwolves' victory was also highlighted by Duop Reath's performance, scoring 26 points with a remarkable shooting accuracy of 10-14 FG and 5-6 3P, marking him as a top rookie in three-pointers this season.
Anfernee Simons' huge double-double wasn't enough as the Blazers fall short in Minnesota. 🫠 https://t.co/oa03bzCc6r https://t.co/b0LNil4L8v
The Timberwolves hold off the Blazers to improve to 43-19. 🔥 https://t.co/0ulNBHkUvB
Goat!!! https://t.co/ArC8Wsfm9f
Dude can play. https://t.co/keQdLAxQfN
Duop Reath tonight: 26 PTS 10-14 FG 5-6 3P Top 10 in threes by a rookie this season. https://t.co/anKY7jTS7D
ANFERNEE SIMONS JUST PUT A 3X DPOY IN THE RIM😳 (🎥: @trailblazers) https://t.co/b4Gp0Yjpk9
THUNDER HOLD ON, RISE UP For nearly a month, the Minnesota Timberwolves have held off everyone in the West to keep a lock on the top spot. But heading into the first full week of March, after two straight Minnesota losses and just 0.5 games separating the top three teams this… https://t.co/1NWGbajr0o
Anfernee Simons shines as Trail Blazers edge past Grizzlies in thrilling OT win #AnferneeSimons #MemphisGrizzlies #PortlandTrailBlazers https://t.co/zAjFXpToW3
Taylor Jenkins on Anfernee Simons, who had 30 points tonight: "He hit some really tough shots. He had a couple breakdowns for us defensively, he hit two open ones...He's a hell of a young player with a heck of an offensive game. We've got to do a better job next time."
Anfernee Simons dropped 30 PTS to help the Trail Blazers outlast the Grizzlies in overtime! https://t.co/uohFq6d7kR