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Portland Defeats Atlanta 106-102 - Recap
Anfernee Simons went off for 36 points and added 7 rebounds leading Portland to a 106-102 win over Atlanta on Wednesday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Portland was the ATS victor, as they covered the +4.5-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 217.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Deandre Ayton had 33 points for Portland and Dalano Banton chipped in with 12 points. Anfernee Simons had 8 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Deandre Ayton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 19 boards.
Atlanta got 40 points from Dejounte Murray in a losing cause and another 13 points from Clint Capela. Bogdan Bogdanovic contributed 8 assists for the Hawks, while Clint Capela had 14 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Atlanta were victorious, as the score was 52-47 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Portland as they grabbed 49 boards, while Atlanta only had 38
Portland looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Knicks. The Hawks will aim to get back on the winning track at Utah.