nba Game Recap
Trail Blazers Down Atlanta 136-131 - Match Report
The Trail Blazers got a 43-point performance from Anfernee Simons as Portland handed Atlanta a 136-131 defeat on Monday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Portland was an underdog by +4.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 223.5.
Portland got 26 points from Norman Powell and another 22 points from Nassir Little. Anfernee Simons contributed 7 assists, while Jusuf Nurkic cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
The Hawks got a 56-point performance from Trae Young, who was supported by 22 points from Clint Capela. Trae Young had 14 assists in a losing cause for Atlanta, while Clint Capela grabbed 11 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers hit the break winning 70-65 before taking care of business in the second half.
Portland had a 41-39 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Portland takes its act home to face Miami looking for another win. For Atlanta, they head on the road to face Sacramento.