:format(webp)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/grupoclarin/EX4TUZBIU5DDLO6KGHCY5WWSHI.jpg "Simons makes a basket in the Blazers’ victory against the Nets, 105-103")
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anfernee Simons made a decisive layup with 0.2 seconds left, and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Brooklyn Nets 105-103 on Wednesday night. .
Simons finished with 20 points, while Jerami Grant led the Blazers with 30 points and eight rebounds.
Mikal Bridges scored 21 points for the Nets, but had to leave the game momentarily in the second half due to a collision. Spencer Dinwiddie added 19 points for Brooklyn, which nevertheless suffered its first straight loss.
Portland trailed by as many as 11 points, but took an 88-87 lead midway through the fourth quarter, thanks to a Grant three-pointer.
The rest of the match was close. A layup by Cam Johnson tied the game. The Blazers called a timeout with 5.2 seconds left before Simons hit the decisive jumper.