nba Game Recap
Portland Falls 128-122 to Pistons - Recap
The Pistons got a 27-point performance from Jalen Duren, who added 22 rebounds as Detroit ran past Portland 128-122 on Thursday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Detroit was an underdog by +4.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 226.0.
Detroit got 26 points from Jaden Ivey and another 23 points from Cade Cunningham. Marcus Sasser contributed 11 assists, while Jalen Duren cleaned the glass with 22 rebounds.
Portland got 49 points from Jerami Grant in a losing cause and another 29 points from Anfernee Simons. Matisse Thybulle contributed 7 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Jabari Walker had 11 rebounds.
The Pistons hit the break losing 71-56 before taking care of business in the second half.
Detroit won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-38.
Detroit heads into a battle against the Clippers. Portland, meanwhile, will have their next action against New Orleans.