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Trail Blazers vs Nets Final: 114-108 - Recap
Anfernee Simons scored 23 points and added 11 assists for a double-double, leading Portland over Brooklyn, 114-108, on Monday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Portland was the ATS victor, as they covered the +8.5-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 226.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Portland got 21 points from Robert Covington and another 20 points from Ben McLemore. Anfernee Simons contributed 11 assists, while Jusuf Nurkic cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
The Nets got a 28-point performance from Kevin Durant, who was supported by 22 points from Kyrie Irving. Patty Mills had 5 assists in a losing cause for Brooklyn, while Kevin Durant grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Brooklyn were victorious, as the score was 62-55 at the break.
Portland had a 47-42 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Portland looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Nuggets. The Nets will aim to get back on the winning track at Chicago.