nba Game Recap
Atlanta Hawks vs Portland Trail Blazers Recap - Trail Blazers Win 112-106
Damian Lillard poured in 36 points for Portland on Saturday, as they defeated Atlanta 112-106 at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Portland won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -5.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 234.0.
Portland got 18 points from Gary Trent Jr. and another 16 points from CJ McCollum. Damian Lillard contributed 7 assists, while Enes Kanter cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.
The Hawks got a 26-point performance from Trae Young, who was supported by 25 points from Clint Capela. Trae Young had 11 assists in a losing cause for Atlanta, while Clint Capela grabbed 15 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Atlanta were victorious, as the score was 66-59 at the break.
Portland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 55-48.
Portland looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Spurs. The Hawks will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Minnesota.