Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons help Blazers blitz Nuggets

Damian Lillard recorded 31 points, eight assists and six rebounds and Anfernee Simons scored 22 of his 29 points in the third quarter as the Portland Trail Blazers rallied for a solid 135-110 victory over the visiting Denver Nuggets on Monday night.

Jerami Grant scored 21 points for the Trail Blazers, who have opened the season with four straight wins for the first time since the 1999-2000 season.

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