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PORTLAND, OR – FEBRUARY 23: On February 23, 2024, at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon, Duop Reath #26 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives to the basket during the game against the Denver Nuggets. REMEMBER ME, USER: The user specifically acknowledges and agrees that the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement are accepted by the user by downloading and/or using this photo. Copyright 2024 NBAE (image courtesy of Getty Images; photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE) is required to be mentioned.
In front of 18,898 fans at Moda Center on Friday night, the Portland Trail Blazers lost 127-112 to the Denver Nuggets in their first game following the All-Star break.
Portland has lost its last seven games and is at 15-40 overall, 9-18 at home.
In 37 minutes, Jerami Grant scored 25 points, had four assists, three steals, and two rebounds to lead the Trail Blazers. In 35 minutes, Deandre Ayton scored 22 points on 11 of 17 shots from the field and pulled down 10 rebounds.
In 36 minutes, Anfernee Simons finished with 21 points, 8 assists, 3 rebounds, and a steal. Dalano Banton, who scored 14 points off the bench, completed Portland’s double-digit scorers.
In 34 minutes, Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 15 rebounds, and 14 assists. With 34 points on 13 of 21 shots, Michael Porter Jr. led all scorers.
Sunday night’s game between the Trail Blazers and Charlotte Hornets, who had won four of their previous five games, is next. The scheduled tipoff time is 6 p.m.
