Anfernee Simons had 23 points and 11 assists, and the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers took advantage of James Harden’s absence for a 114-108 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points off the bench for the Blazers. Damian Lillard had 23 points as the Blazers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 123-111 victory over Charlotte.