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Trail Blazers Fall 118-113 Against Chicago - Game Recap
Nikola Vucevic scored 31 points and added 12 rebounds for a double-double, leading Chicago over Portland, 118-113, on Friday at United Center.
The Bulls earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -6.0-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 233.0 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Chicago got 31 points from Coby White and another 15 points from Josh Giddey. Josh Giddey contributed 12 assists, while Josh Giddey cleaned the glass with 19 rebounds.
Portland got 37 points from Deni Avdija in a losing cause and another 21 points from Dalano Banton. Deni Avdija contributed 5 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Donovan Clingan had 18 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Portland were victorious, as the score was 54-52 at the break.
Chicago had a 61-54 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Chicago looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Hornets. The Trail Blazers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. San Antonio.