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Recap - Rockets Defeat Phoenix 149-113

Phoenix was run off the court by the Rockets on Sunday as Houston blasted the Suns 149-113 at Toyota Center.

Houston won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -18.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 222.0.

James Harden had 30 points for Houston and Eric Gordon chipped in with 26 points. James Harden had 9 assists for the Rockets, while James Harden was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.

Phoenix got 27 points from Jamal Crawford in a losing cause and another 19 points from Dragan Bender. Jamal Crawford contributed 6 assists for the Suns, while Josh Jackson had 9 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Houston were victorious, as the score was 77-47 at the break.

Houston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 52-42.

Houston heads into a battle against the Thunder. Phoenix, meanwhile, will have their next action against Dallas.