nba Game Recap
Miami Heat vs Portland Trail Blazers Wrap - Miami Wins 106-96
Miami earned a 106-96 victory over Portland on Tuesday, getting 22 points from Jimmy Butler at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Bettors who backed the Heat were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 212.5.
Miami got 19 points from Terry Rozier and another 17 points from Duncan Robinson. Jimmy Butler contributed 9 assists, while Bam Adebayo cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers got a 26-point performance from Anfernee Simons, who was supported by 24 points from Jerami Grant. Jerami Grant had 6 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Toumani Camara grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Portland were victorious, as the score was 56-46 at the break.
Portland had a 40-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Miami takes its act on the road to face Denver looking for another win. For Portland, they head on the road to face Memphis.