nba Game Recap
Recap - Grizzlies Defeat Portland 120-113
Ja Morant went off for 28 points and added 8 rebounds leading Memphis over Portland, 120-113, on Sunday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Bettors who backed the Grizzlies were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 235.5.
Memphis got 21 points from Jonas Valanciunas and another 18 points from Dillon Brooks. De'Anthony Melton contributed 6 assists, while Jonas Valanciunas cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers got a 27-point performance from CJ McCollum, who was supported by 23 points from Damian Lillard. Damian Lillard had 5 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Jusuf Nurkic grabbed 19 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Memphis were victorious, as the score was 58-47 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Memphis as they grabbed 54 boards, while Portland only had 53
Memphis heads into a battle against the Nuggets. Portland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indiana.