Anfernee Simons led all scorers with 30 points, including seven 3-pointers, for the Blazers. With the win, Portland improved to 5-1 this season.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Jusuf Nurkic had 27 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Houston Rockets 125-111 on Friday night despite the absence of star guard Damian Lillard.
Anfernee Simons led all scorers with 30 points, including seven 3-pointers, for the Blazers, who led by as many as 18 points. With the win, Portland improved to 5-1 this season.
Eric Gordon scored 18 points and Kevin Porter Jr. had 16 points for the struggling Rockets, who have
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