nba Game Recap
Rockets Fall 125-111 Against Portland - Game Recap
Portland got 30 points from Anfernee Simons en route to a 125-111 victory over Houston on Friday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Portland was the ATS victor, as they covered the -4.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 222.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Portland got 27 points from Jusuf Nurkic and another 15 points from Jerami Grant. Anfernee Simons contributed 7 assists, while Jusuf Nurkic cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.
Houston got 18 points from Eric Gordon in a losing cause and another 16 points from Kevin Porter Jr.. Jae'Sean Tate contributed 6 assists for the Rockets, while Alperen Sengun had 11 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers hit the break winning 69-58 before taking care of business in the second half.
Portland had a 45-39 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Portland takes its act home to face Memphis looking for another win. For Houston, they head on the road to face Phoenix.