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Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Final: 118-100 - Recap
The Trail Blazers grabbed a 118-100 win over the Pelicans on Monday, behind a 24-point effort from Anfernee Simons at Smoothie King Center.
Portland won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go PUSH the closing number of 218.0.
Portland got 20 points from Dalano Banton and another 19 points from Deandre Ayton. Scoot Henderson contributed 5 assists, while Deandre Ayton cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
New Orleans got 27 points from Brandon Ingram in a losing cause and another 20 points from Brandon Boston Jr.. Brandon Ingram contributed 7 assists for the Pelicans, while Yves Missi had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Orleans were victorious, as the score was 55-48 at the break.
Portland had a 38-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Portland looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Spurs. The Pelicans will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Cleveland.