Anfernee Simons led the Portland Trail Blazers in scoring against the Miami Heat on Saturday, putting up 28 points. He shot 10-of-23 from the field and hit seven three-pointers. Simons also contributed four rebounds and three assists in his 33 minutes on the court. The Trail Blazers lost the game 119-98.
What It Means
Simons’ performance against the Heat marked his highest scoring game of the season, exceeding his average by nearly ten points. This year, he is averaging 18.6 points per game, leading his team in scoring. His shooting from beyond the arc was impressive at 50%, compared to his season average of 35.8%. Simons has finished in the top five at his position in scoring in 40% of games this season and has been a key playmaker with an average of 5.1 assists per game, ranking seventh among shooting guards.
