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Trail Blazers vs Kings Final: 123-119 - Recap
Damian Lillard poured in 44 points for Portland on Thursday, as they defeated Sacramento 123-119 at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Bettors who backed the Trail Blazers were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -4.5. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 237.5.
Enes Kanter had 22 points for Portland and Carmelo Anthony chipped in with 16 points. Damian Lillard had 7 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Enes Kanter was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 21 boards.
Sacramento got 32 points from De'Aaron Fox in a losing cause and another 21 points from Buddy Hield. De'Aaron Fox contributed 12 assists for the Kings, while Richaun Holmes had 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Portland were victorious, as the score was 59-56 at the break.
Sacramento won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 51-41.
Portland looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Suns. The Kings will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Houston.