Never underestimate the thrill a professional athlete can have from simply being in the race for something. Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons left Sunday night’s 119-112 loss to the Detroit Pistons disappointed with the defeat but remained optimistic regarding his team’s chances of earning a Western Conference play-in berth.

Cade Cunningham scored 28 points, Tobias Harris added 20 points on 9-of-13 shooting and the Detroit Pistons defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 119-112.

The Portland Trail Blazers blew yet another opportunity to gain ground on the Dallas Mavericks in the race for the Western Conference’s final play-in berth on Sunday night. The Blazers returned home from a seven-game trip (4-3) to lose 119-112 to the Detroit Pistons at the Moda Center.

Cade Cunningham scored 28 points, Tobias Harris added 20 points on 9-of-13 shooting and the Detroit Pistons defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 119-112 on Sunda

The Detroit Pistons concluded their four-game road trip with a 119-112 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night at the Moda Center. Despite eight turnovers, Cade Cunningham led the way with a team-high 28 points on 9-of-17 shooting and five assists.

Anfernee Simons scored 34 points and Shaedon Sharpe and Donovan Clingan each posted a double-double as the Portland Trail Blazers continued their strong road trip with a 119-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.

Pistons Top Performers Cade Cunningham – 28 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists Tobias Harris – 20 points, 9 rebounds Trail Blazers Top Performers Anfernee Simons – 34 points, 4 3PM Jerami Grant – 25 points,

The Oklahoma City Thunder return home to start a three-game homestand when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. OKC has won the first three season matchups, with its latest victory on Jan. 26.

Anfernee Simons had 28 points and out six assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 114-112 victory over the Utah Jazz

Punting the game for rest, the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder converted on a fake fourth down with a 107-89 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. OKC's B squad extended its win streak over Portland to 16 in a row, which spans four seasons.