On this edition of The Brief Case, Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers getting their second win in 10 days versus the Brooklyn Nets • Anfernee Simons adding another game-winner to his resume • Deandre Ayton's difficulty getting to the game Wednesday night and the uninformed (and idiotic) analysis of the situation  • Chauncey Billups switching up the starting lineup (as previewed on the last edition) • Shaedon Sharpe being sidelined at least two more weeks with a lower abdominal strain • Portland's recent record versus the spread And the show wraps up with a brief conversation with rookie Rayan Rupert regarding his recent play, splitting time between the Remix and Trail Blazers, the areas in which he's improved and what kind of player he believes he can become.