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Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets Recap - Rockets Win 104-101
Portland was scorched by Victor Oladipo for 25 points as the Rockets defeated the Trail Blazers 104-101 in NBA action on Thursday.
Houston did not, however, defeat the Trail Blazers against the spread, which closed at -4.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 230.0.
Houston got 22 points from Christian Wood and another 20 points from John Wall. John Wall contributed 6 assists, while Christian Wood cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers got a 30-point performance from Damian Lillard, who was supported by 23 points from Gary Trent Jr.. Damian Lillard had 9 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Enes Kanter grabbed 13 rebounds.
Houston led at halftime, 53-50.
Portland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 49-47.
Houston heads into a battle against the Pelicans. Portland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Chicago.