Simons Scores 31, Portland Beats Giannis-less Bucks 122-107

Portland Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons, left, shoots against Milwaukee Bucks' Jordan Nwora (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Milwaukee (AP) -- Anfernee Simons’ hot streak has helped the Portland Trail Blazers thrive after reshaping their roster at the trade deadline.

Simons scored 31 points and the Trail Blazers capitalized on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 122-107 on Monday night for their third straight victory.