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Utah Falls 104-101 to Rockets - Recap

Utah was victimized for 22 points and 10 assists by James Harden as the Rockets defeated the Jazz 104-101 in NBA action on Saturday.

The Rockets were a +2.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 215.5.

Houston got 18 points from Chris Paul and another 12 points from Eric Gordon. James Harden contributed 10 assists, while Clint Capela cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.

The Jazz got a 34-point performance from Donovan Mitchell, who was supported by 13 points from Derrick Favors. Ricky Rubio had 6 assists in a losing cause for Utah, while Rudy Gobert grabbed 8 rebounds.

Houston trailed at halftime, 55-50.

The rebound battle favored Houston as they grabbed 52 boards, while Utah only had 48