nba Game Recap
Recap - Trail Blazers Defeat Milwaukee 119-116
The Trail Blazers got 24 points from Anfernee Simons as Portland ran past Milwaukee 119-116 on Wednesday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Bettors who backed the Trail Blazers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +10.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 239.0.
Deandre Ayton had 20 points for Portland and Jerami Grant chipped in with 18 points. Malcolm Brogdon had 6 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Deandre Ayton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Milwaukee got 27 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo in a losing cause and another 25 points from Damian Lillard. Khris Middleton contributed 8 assists for the Bucks, while Giannis Antetokounmpo had 8 rebounds.
Portland led at halftime, 67-65.
Portland looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Nuggets. The Bucks will aim to get back on the winning track at Dallas.