nba Game Recap
Rockets Fall 140-129 Against Portland - Game Recap
Damian Lillard poured in 34 points for Portland on Monday, as they defeated Houston 140-129 at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
The Trail Blazers won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -15.0-point spread. OVER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an OVER play.
Portland got 28 points from Norman Powell and another 28 points from CJ McCollum. CJ McCollum contributed 7 assists, while Enes Kanter cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Rockets got a 21-point performance from Kelly Olynyk, who was supported by 21 points from D.J. Augustin. Jae'Sean Tate had 8 assists in a losing cause for Houston, while KJ Martin Jr. grabbed 9 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers hit the break winning 79-63 before taking care of business in the second half.
Portland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 47-44.
Next game, Portland takes its act on the road to face Utah looking for another win. For Houston, they head on the road to face Los Angeles.