nba Game Recap
Magic vs Rockets Final: 116-109 - Recap
Aaron Gordon scored 22 points leading the Magic to a 116-109 victory over Houston at Amway Center on Sunday.
Orlando won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +5.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 214.5.
Nikola Vucevic had 22 points for Orlando and Evan Fournier chipped in with 19 points. Nikola Vucevic had 6 assists for the Magic, while Nikola Vucevic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
The Rockets got a 38-point performance from James Harden, who was supported by 25 points from Austin Rivers. James Harden had 12 assists in a losing cause for Houston, while Clint Capela grabbed 10 rebounds.
Orlando trailed at halftime, 59-52.
Orlando had a 45-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Orlando heads into a battle against the Pistons. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Memphis.