Anfernee Simons led a late surge with 12 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter. At the same time, Toumani Camara added 21 as the Portland Trail Blazers erased a 16-point deficit to defeat the Toronto Raptors 105-102 on Sunday, snapping a five-game losing streak.
Portland found success from beyond the arc, draining 18 three-pointers. Simons led the charge with six threes—four in the final quarter—while Camara tied his career high with five.
Deni Avdija played a key role, contributing 19 points, six rebounds, and six assists, including two clutch free throws with 5.1 seconds left to seal the win. Sharon Sharpe also chipped in 17 points for the Blazers.
Jakob Poeltl and Ochai Agbaji paced Toronto with 19 points each. Scottie Barnes stuffed the stat sheet with 16 points, six rebounds, six assists—including a highlight-reel pass from beyond halfcourt to Agbaji for an alley-oop layup—and six steals.
Game Takeaways
Raptors: Orlando Robinson had a chance to force overtime, but Matisse Thybulle blocked his three-point attempt in the final moments to preserve Portland’s victory.
Trail Blazers: Thybulle debuted after missing the first 66 games due to an ankle injury. The defensive specialist, who led Portland in steals (1.7 per game) last season, finished with two rebounds and two steals.
Key Moment
After Camara’s inside basket gave Portland its first lead since the opening minutes, Avdija slashed into the lane and threw down a dunk over the 6-foot-10 Robinson while drawing a foul. He converted the free throw to complete a 13-0 run, putting the Blazers ahead 99-95 with 2:06 remaining—a lead they would not relinquish.
Key Stat
Both teams secured 19 rebounds, but Portland capitalized on second-chance opportunities, outscoring Toronto 25-18 in that category.
Looking Ahead
The Raptors continue their road trip with a matchup against the Phoenix Suns, while the Trail Blazers return home to host the Washington Wizards on Monday.
