----- Anfernee Simons led the Trail Blazers 28 points and eight assists and Deni Avdija added 19 points and 14 rebounds as Portland defeats Milwaukee 105-102 Saturday night at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI.
Trail Blazers avoid Lillard-Time on Saturday night!
Anfernee Simons scored 28 points and Deni Avdija added 19 points and 14 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-102 on Saturday night.
Giannis Antetokounmpo hit two free throws to give the Bucks a 102-100 lead with 32.1 seconds remaining.
Simons responded with a three-point play, giving Portland a 103-102 lead with 23.5 seconds remaining.
Milwaukee turned it over on its next possession without getting a shot, giving Portland possession with 8.4 seconds remaining.
Simons hit two more free throws with 5.4 seconds left, giving Portland a 105-102 lead. Damian Lillard missed a three-point try from the left side on the Bucks' final possession.
Antetokounmpo finished with 31 points and 11 rebounds, and AJ Green added 21 points on seven 3-pointers.
Up Next- The Trail Blazers will travel to Detroit to meet the Pistons Monday evening. The game is scheduled to tip off at 4:00 PM.
Chad's Take- Big night for Ant! Great team win.
