After missing several games due to a hamstring strain, the Portland Trail Blazers’ Anfernee Simons made an appearance during the matchup with the Houston Rockets. While many were happy to see him on the court, others in Rip City were left wondering: where did Gary Trent Jr. go? According to Jamie Hudson of NBC Sports Northwest, nothing nefarious. Head Coach Terry Stotts said it was simply a matter of rotations.
“I had to make a choice between him and Anfernee in the second half,” Stotts explained. “I figured I was only going to play nine in the second half and I chose Anfernee, but with Anfernee being healthy, I’m going to have to make those decisions.