Simons Scores 22 as Blazers Continue Hot Streak with Dominant Win Over Pacers

Anfernee Simons had 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers won their fifth straight game with a 112-89 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. Jerami Grant added 20 points for the Blazers, who have won nine of their last ten games and are looking like a force to be reckoned with in the league.

The Blazers got off to a strong start, with Simons and Grant leading the charge. They combined for 27 points in the first half, helping the Blazers build a 12-point lead at the break. The Pacers tried to mount a comeback in the second half, but the Blazers were too much for them to handle.

Portland's defense was also impressive, holding the Pacers to just 38% shooting from the field. The Blazers also outrebounded the Pacers 47-37, which helped them control the tempo of the game. With the win, the Blazers improved to 12-3 on the season, while the Pacers fell to 8-7.

Simons was the star of the show for the Blazers, hitting 8-14 from the field and 4-8 from three-point range. Grant was also efficient, making 7-12 from the field and 2-4 from three-point range. The two players have been instrumental in the Blazers' recent success, and they will look to continue their strong play as the season wears on.

The Blazers will look to make it six wins in a row when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. The Lakers have been struggling of late, losing three of their last four games. The Blazers will be looking to take advantage of the Lakers' woes and keep their winning streak alive.

In other news, the Pacers will look to bounce back from the loss when they take on the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. The Bulls have been playing well of late, winning four of their last five games. The Pacers will need to be at their best if they want to come away with a win.