nba Game Recap
Trail Blazers Down Los Angeles 104-101 - Match Report
The Trail Blazers got a 26-point performance from Maurice Harkless as Portland ran past Los Angeles 104-101 on Tuesday at STAPLES Center.
Portland did not, however, defeat the Lakers against the spread, which closed at -9.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 227.0.
Portland got 22 points from Enes Kanter and another 20 points from Damian Lillard. Damian Lillard contributed 8 assists, while Enes Kanter cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.
Los Angeles got 32 points from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in a losing cause and another 16 points from Mike Muscala. Alex Caruso contributed 13 assists for the Lakers, while Jemerrio Jones had 15 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers hit the break winning 53-48 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Los Angeles as they grabbed 51 boards, while Portland only had 45