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Rockets Fall 104-98 Against Portland - Game Recap
The Trail Blazers got a 25-point performance from Anfernee Simons as Portland ran past Houston 104-98 on Saturday at Toyota Center.
Bettors who backed the Trail Blazers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +12.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 226.0.
Portland got 24 points from Shaedon Sharpe and another 22 points from Jerami Grant. Dalano Banton contributed 5 assists, while Donovan Clingan cleaned the glass with 19 rebounds.
Houston got 22 points from Alperen Sengun in a losing cause and another 19 points from Amen Thompson. Fred VanVleet contributed 5 assists for the Rockets, while Jabari Smith Jr. had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Portland were victorious, as the score was 52-50 at the break.
Portland had a 53-43 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Portland heads into a battle against the Grizzlies. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Minnesota.