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Toronto Defeats Portland 114-106 - Recap
Pascal Siakam went off for 36 points and added 6 rebounds leading Toronto to a 114-106 win over Portland on Wednesday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Bettors who backed the Raptors were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 219.0.
Fred VanVleet had 30 points for Toronto and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson chipped in with 16 points. Fred VanVleet had 7 assists for the Raptors, while Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Portland got 25 points from Rodney Hood in a losing cause and another 19 points from CJ McCollum. Damian Lillard contributed 10 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Skal Labissiere had 9 rebounds.
Toronto led at halftime, 54-53.
The rebound battle favored Toronto as they grabbed 50 boards, while Portland only had 43
Next game, Toronto takes its act on the road to face Dallas looking for another win. For Portland, they head on the road to face San Antonio.