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The Los Angeles Lakers came into the Moda Center on Wednesday night expecting a relatively easy win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers shot worse than the Lakers, had fewer rebounds and assists, and couldn’t stop LeBron James, who shot 11-22 for 30 points. In the second half the Blazers took full advantage of young legs and relative freedom, dashing their way to 28 fast break points for the game.

Simons

Anfernee Simons not only came up big in the boxscore, he helped the Blazers make a huge stand late in the fourth quarter when the Lakers were trying to take over the game, hitting a layup and a couple of MONSTER threes.

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