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Charlotte Defeats Portland 93-80 - Recap
Charlotte got 21 points and 10 rebounds from Nick Richards en route to a 93-80 victory over Portland on Sunday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Bettors who backed the Hornets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 214.0.
Charlotte got 18 points from Miles Bridges and another 17 points from Brandon Miller. Cody Martin contributed 10 assists, while Nick Richards cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers got a 26-point performance from Deandre Ayton, who was supported by 15 points from Jerami Grant. Jerami Grant had 5 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Deandre Ayton grabbed 19 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Charlotte were victorious, as the score was 47-34 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Portland as they grabbed 56 boards, while Charlotte only had 41
Next game, Charlotte takes its act on the road to face Milwaukee looking for another win. For Portland, they head home to face Miami.