Cleveland vs Portland Recap - Trail Blazers Win 98-78

Cleveland vs Portland Recap - Trail Blazers Win 98-78

The Trail Blazers blew out Cleveland on Sunday, running up the score in a 98-78 win at Rose Garden.

Bettors who backed the Trail Blazers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of 10.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 192.5.

Portland got 28 points from LaMarcus Aldridge and another 24 points from Wesley Matthews. Raymond Felton contributed 7 assists, while Marcus Camby cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Cleveland got 21 points from Kyrie Irving in a losing cause and another 10 points from Omri Casspi. Kyrie Irving contributed 4 assists for the Cavaliers, while Antawn Jamison had 11 rebounds.

The Trail Blazers hit the break leading 42-35 before taking care of business in the second half.

Cleveland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 46-42.

Portland heads into a battle against the Clippers. Cleveland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Utah.