nba Game Recap
Chicago Defeats Portland 129-121 - Recap
The Trail Blazers were burned for 36 points by Zach LaVine on Saturday as the Bulls picked up a 129-121 win at United Center.
Chicago was a favorite by -3.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 235.0.
DeMar DeRozan had 27 points for Chicago and Nikola Vucevic chipped in with 23 points. DeMar DeRozan had 7 assists for the Bulls, while Nikola Vucevic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Portland got 40 points from Damian Lillard in a losing cause and another 27 points from Anfernee Simons. Josh Hart contributed 5 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Josh Hart had 12 rebounds.
The Bulls hit the break losing 70-59 before taking care of business in the second half.
Chicago won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-33.
Chicago looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Spurs. The Trail Blazers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Milwaukee.