Expert recap and game analysis of the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz NBA game from February 24, 2025 on ESPN.

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, left, takes a 3-pointer over Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Boston.

Portland's strong performance fell short as Cleveland edged the Blazers 133-129 in overtime behind De'Andre Hunter's late shot.

Anfernee Simons scored 28 points to help the Portland Trail Blazers kick off a seven-game road trip with a 114-112 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday night in Salt Lake City.

Leads from deep in strong outing

Anfernee Simons scored 21 of his 34 points in the second half, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-102 on Monday night.

Anfernee Simons hit five 3-pointers and scored 25 points in the largest blowout victory in Portland Trail Blazers history, a 141-88 romp over the Hornets.

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,

Portland Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons, left, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Drummond during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 3, 2025, in

Anfernee Simons scored 21 of his 34 points in the second half, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-102 on Monday.

Philadelphia 76ers' Quentin Grimes, center, goes up for a shot between Portland Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons, right, and Toumani Camara during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday,