Simons (thumb) produced 28 points (10-27 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists and one rebound across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 110-106 loss to Golden State.

EDGE Analysis

Simons faced no limitations in his return to action Wednesday after he had missed the Trail Blazers' previous 18 games while recovering from right thumb surgery. Not only did he reclaim his spot in the starting five, but he also paced the Trail Blazers in field-goal attempts and trailed only Shaedon Sharpe (42) in minutes. With fellow guard Malcolm Brogdon (knee) exiting early with an injury that could cost him time, Simons could be thrust into more responsibilities as a playmaker beginning with Friday's game against the Mavericks.