Simons scores 27 points as Trail Blazers beat Hornets 102-97 for 4th straight victory

Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin (11) handles the ball while defended by Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C.

Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin (11) handles the ball while defended by Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)


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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Anfernee Simons scored 17 of his 27 points in the second half, Jerami Grant added 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 102-97 for their fourth straight win. Deni Avdija had 18 points and Donovan Clingan added 13 rebounds as the Blazers outscored the Hornets 29-22 in the fourth quarter. Nick Smith Jr. had 17 points and Josh Okogie added 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Hornets, who lacked scoring power without LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller.

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