Anfernee Simons Leads Portland Trail Blazers with Strong Performance Despite Challenging Schedule

Anfernee Simons, the 25-year-old shooting guard for the Portland Trail Blazers, has been a standout performer for the team despite their challenging start to the 2024-2025 NBA season. Following a recent 106-105 upset victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, the Trail Blazers are looking to build momentum, with Simons at the forefront of their efforts.

Simons is currently leading the Trail Blazers in scoring, averaging 20.6 points per game on a .388/.310/.923 shooting split. He is also contributing 5.0 assists and 1.6 rebounds per game, making him a crucial component of the team’s offense.

The Trail Blazers are set to face one of the Western Conference‘s top teams, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in their next matchup. Despite being underdogs, with the Thunder favored by -11.5 points, Simons’ performance will be key to the Trail Blazers’ chances of securing a win. Sportsbook aggregator The Action Network predicts Simons to lead the Trail Blazers in points, with a betting over/under line of 20.5 points.

Simons has a history of consistent performance, having played a significant role for the Trail Blazers over the past several seasons. In the 2023-2024 season, he averaged 22.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game, showcasing his versatility and importance to the team.

The upcoming game against the Thunder will be broadcast locally on KATU ABC 2 and available on League Pass and Fubo TV for fans elsewhere. The matchup is expected to be highly competitive, given the Thunder’s strong start to the season, led by All-NBA point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander).