nba Game Recap
Recap - Cavaliers Defeat Portland 133-129
Portland was victimized by De'Andre Hunter for 32 points as the Cavaliers defeated the Trail Blazers 133-129 in NBA action on Sunday.
Cleveland won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -10.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 236.5.
Ty Jerome had 25 points for Cleveland and Evan Mobley chipped in with 20 points. Darius Garland had 7 assists for the Cavaliers, while Jarrett Allen was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
The Trail Blazers got a 30-point performance from Deni Avdija, who was supported by 27 points from Anfernee Simons. Deni Avdija had 10 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Deni Avdija grabbed 12 rebounds.
Cleveland trailed at halftime, 54-42.
Cleveland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-46.
Cleveland heads into a battle against the Bulls. Portland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Philadelphia.