nba Game Recap
Brooklyn Falls 134-127 to Trail Blazers - Recap
Portland got 38 points and 11 assists from Anfernee Simons en route to a 134-127 victory over Brooklyn on Sunday at Barclays Center.
The Trail Blazers were a +9.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 227.0.
Jerami Grant had 27 points for Portland and Shaedon Sharpe chipped in with 21 points. Anfernee Simons had 11 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Duop Reath was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
The Nets got a 42-point performance from Mikal Bridges, who was supported by 17 points from Cameron Johnson. Dennis Smith Jr. had 10 assists in a losing cause for Brooklyn, while Nic Claxton grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Brooklyn were victorious, as the score was 52-50 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Brooklyn as they grabbed 44 boards, while Portland only had 38
Portland looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Knicks. The Nets will aim to get back on the winning track at Cleveland.