nba Game Recap
Recap - Clippers Defeat Portland 102-90
Los Angeles got 21 points from Paul George en route to a 102-90 victory over Portland on Monday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Los Angeles won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -5.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 213.5.
Los Angeles got 17 points from Marcus Morris Sr. and another 16 points from Reggie Jackson. Reggie Jackson contributed 6 assists, while Paul George cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Portland got 31 points from Jusuf Nurkic in a losing cause and another 29 points from Norman Powell. Dennis Smith Jr. contributed 7 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Robert Covington had 10 rebounds.
Los Angeles trailed at halftime, 49-48.
Portland had a 45-37 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Los Angeles takes its act home to face Boston looking for another win. For Portland, they head on the road to face Golden State.