nba Game Recap
Recap - Bucks Defeat Portland 122-101
Portland was run off the court by the Bucks on Saturday as Milwaukee blasted the Trail Blazers 122-101 at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
The Bucks were a -7.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 231.5.
Milwaukee got 32 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo and another 30 points from Khris Middleton. Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 6 assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo cleaned the glass with 17 rebounds.
Portland got 26 points from Damian Lillard in a losing cause and another 20 points from CJ McCollum. CJ McCollum contributed 5 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Anthony Tolliver had 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Milwaukee were victorious, as the score was 64-55 at the break.
Milwaukee had a 60-48 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Milwaukee takes its act home to face New York looking for another win. For Portland, they head home to face Charlotte.