nba Game Recap
Trail Blazers Down Utah 122-120 - Match Report
Deni Avdija went off for 27 points and added 8 rebounds leading Portland over Utah, 122-120, on Thursday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
The Trail Blazers earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -3.5-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 228.0 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Portland got 27 points from Shaedon Sharpe and another 18 points from Scoot Henderson. Scoot Henderson contributed 10 assists, while Deandre Ayton cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Utah got 25 points from Lauri Markkanen in a losing cause and another 19 points from Collin Sexton. Collin Sexton contributed 11 assists for the Jazz, while Walker Kessler had 16 rebounds.
Portland led at halftime, 55-54.
Utah had a 46-43 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Portland takes its act home to face Dallas looking for another win. For Utah, they head home to face Philadelphia.