nba Game Recap
Trail Blazers Down Denver 128-109 - Match Report
The Trail Blazers got a 36-point performance from Deni Avdija as Portland handed Denver a 128-109 defeat on Friday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
The Trail Blazers were a +2.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 228.0.
Portland got 23 points from Shaedon Sharpe and another 19 points from Dalano Banton. Deni Avdija contributed 7 assists, while Deni Avdija cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
The Nuggets got a 23-point performance from Aaron Gordon, who was supported by 18 points from Russell Westbrook. Jalen Pickett had 5 assists in a losing cause for Denver, while Christian Braun grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Denver were victorious, as the score was 59-54 at the break.
Portland had a 38-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Portland takes its act home to face Boston looking for another win. For Denver, they head on the road to face Houston.