The Brooklyn Nets visited the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on Thursday and won 109-107. Forward Kevin Durant and 35 points and eight rebounds while forward Royce O’Neale had a triple-double of 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, including the game-winning tip-in.
Thursday’s game was contested throughout, but the Nets made their push in the third quarter. Ben Simmons had his best game of the season with 15 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists and looked confident on the floor.
Blazers guard Damian Lillard had 25 points and 11 assists and guard Anfernee Simons had 24 points and 2 steals. Brooklyn was down by 11 points in the third quarter, but came back to win the game by playing defense and sharing the ball.
Here are the Nets player grades for Thursday’s win: