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Oklahoma City Defeats Portland 96-93 - Recap
Luguentz Dort scored 23 points leading the Thunder to a 96-93 victory over Portland at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter on Friday.
Oklahoma City was the ATS victor, as they covered the +5.5-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 213.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Josh Giddey had 16 points for Oklahoma City and Mamadi Diakite chipped in with 12 points. Ty Jerome had 8 assists for the Thunder, while Darius Bazley was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
The Trail Blazers got a 19-point performance from CJ McCollum, who was supported by 19 points from Anfernee Simons. CJ McCollum had 4 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Jusuf Nurkic grabbed 16 rebounds.
Oklahoma City trailed at halftime, 50-46.
Portland had a 54-51 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Oklahoma City looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Kings. The Trail Blazers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Milwaukee.