nba Game Recap
Trail Blazers Down Denver 126-124 - Match Report
Anfernee Simons scored 28 points and chipped in with 10 assists for Portland on Thursday, leading the Trail Blazers to a 126-124 victory over Denver at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Portland was an underdog by +8.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 234.5.
Portland got 27 points from Shaedon Sharpe and another 19 points from Deni Avdija. Anfernee Simons contributed 10 assists, while Deandre Ayton cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
The Nuggets got a 34-point performance from Nikola Jokic, who was supported by 24 points from Jamal Murray. Jamal Murray had 9 assists in a losing cause for Denver, while DeAndre Jordan grabbed 7 rebounds.
Portland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-39.
Portland heads into a battle against the Spurs. Denver, meanwhile, will have their next action against New Orleans.