Orlando comes into a matchup against Portland after losing four road games in a row. Thursday's meeting is the first of the season between the two squads.

Anfernee Simons scored 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers extended their winning streak to three with a 100-79 victory ...

Anfernee Simons scored 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers extended their winning streak to three with a 100-79 victory ...

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, left, loses control of the ball as he is defended by Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, ...

The Portland Trail Blazers used a stifling defensive effort to spoil Orlando Magic star Franz Wagner's return and scored their second three-game winning streak of the season with a 101-79 road rout on ...

Deni Avdija finished with 13 points ... Tristan Da Silva came off the bench with 16 points. Paolo Banchero had eight points and nine rebounds but shot 1 for 14 with five turnovers.

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Deni Avdija finished with 13 points ... Tristan Da Silva came off the bench with 16 points. Paolo Banchero had eight points and nine rebounds, but shot 1 for 14 with five turnovers.

Also, star forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner were on ... Blazers coach Chauncey Billups started Simons, Camara, Deni Avdija, Jerami Grant and Williams. Center Deandre Ayton sat out with ...