The goal is to reach the postseason for the first time since 2021. Simons has endured three consecutive seasons that ended with tanking. This season appeared to be headed that way when the Blazers were 13-28 on Jan 18. The Blazers have gone 15-9 since to draw within four games of 10th-place Dallas (32-33).
Anfernee Simons had 28 points and out six assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 114-112 victory over the Utah Jazz.