nba Game Recap
Rockets vs Grizzlies Final: 112-94 - Recap
James Harden poured in 57 points for Houston on Monday, as they defeated Memphis 112-94 at Toyota Center.
Houston won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 208.5.
Houston got 15 points from Danuel House and another 14 points from Gerald Green. Austin Rivers contributed 6 assists, while James Harden cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Memphis got 14 points from Mike Conley Jr. in a losing cause and another 14 points from Garrett Temple. Mike Conley Jr. contributed 7 assists for the Grizzlies, while Marc Gasol had 7 rebounds.
Houston led at halftime, 54-48.
Memphis had a 43-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Houston takes its act home to face Brooklyn looking for another win. For Memphis, they head home to face Milwaukee.