The Detroit Pistons will look to avoid their first three-game losing streak since January when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.
The Portland Trail Blazers host the Detroit Pistons in non-conference action. Sunday's meeting is the first of the season between the two teams.
Anfernee Simons and the Portland Trail Blazers are only slight underdogs vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder with SGA and several other starters getting the night off. Look for the scrappy Blazers to pick up the road win,
Anfernee Simons scored 34 points and Shaedon Sharpe and Donovan Clingan each posted a double-double as the Portland Trail Blazers continued their strong road trip with a 119-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.
The Oklahoma City Thunder return home to start a three-game homestand when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. OKC has won the first three season matchups, with its latest victory on Jan. 26.
There could be some turnover for the Blazers this summer, and it could come in the form of Anfernee Simons. Simons is a veteran in the league who has spent his entire career with the Blazers.
Mar 7, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoots from under the basket as Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Punting the game for rest, the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder converted on a fake fourth down with a 107-89 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. OKC's B squad extended its win streak over Portland to 16 in a row, which spans four seasons.
Portland made a push in the final quarter, narrowing the deficit to 93-88 with free throws from Anfernee Simons. However, the Thunder responded with a banked 3-pointer by Williams, extending their lead to 96-88. Sunday is the first of back-to-back games with the Nuggets. Sunday's start time is 12:00
An odd matchup was presented to the Oklahoma City Thunder faithful at the Paycom Center, with an undermanned Thunder squad hitting the court against the Portlan