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Trail Blazers Down Houston 137-131 - Match Report
Anfernee Simons went off for 33 points and added 6 rebounds leading Portland to a 137-131 win over Houston on Wednesday at Toyota Center.
Portland was the ATS victor, as they covered the +9.5-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 220.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Portland got 21 points from Jerami Grant and another 19 points from Malcolm Brogdon. Jerami Grant contributed 9 assists, while Deandre Ayton cleaned the glass with 17 rebounds.
Houston got 30 points from Alperen Sengun in a losing cause and another 29 points from Jalen Green. Alperen Sengun contributed 8 assists for the Rockets, while Alperen Sengun had 10 rebounds.
Portland trailed at halftime, 63-57.
Portland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-37.
Next game, Portland takes its act on the road to face San Antonio looking for another win. For Houston, they head on the road to face Charlotte.