nba Game Recap
Recap - Trail Blazers Defeat Utah 114-112
The Trail Blazers got a 28-point performance from Anfernee Simons as Portland ran past Utah 114-112 on Monday at Delta Center.
Portland did not, however, defeat the Jazz against the spread, which closed at -7.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 232.0.
Portland got 20 points from Jerami Grant and another 18 points from Deni Avdija. Anfernee Simons contributed 6 assists, while Deni Avdija cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
The Jazz got a 23-point performance from Brice Sensabaugh, who was supported by 21 points from Keyonte George. Cody Williams had 5 assists in a losing cause for Utah, while Kyle Filipowski grabbed 11 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers hit the break winning 61-51 before taking care of business in the second half.
Portland had a 50-46 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Portland takes its act on the road to face Washington looking for another win. For Utah, they head home to face Sacramento.