nba Game Recap
Houston Defeats Brooklyn 108-98 - Recap
Brooklyn was victimized for 44 points and 10 rebounds by James Harden as the Rockets defeated the Nets 108-98 in NBA action on Saturday.
The Rockets were a -9.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 234.5.
Houston got 23 points from Russell Westbrook and another 14 points from Austin Rivers. Russell Westbrook contributed 7 assists, while Isaiah Hartenstein cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
The Nets got a 17-point performance from Spencer Dinwiddie, who was supported by 16 points from Jarrett Allen. Spencer Dinwiddie had 11 assists in a losing cause for Brooklyn, while DeAndre Jordan grabbed 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Houston were victorious, as the score was 63-54 at the break.
Houston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 54-47.
Next game, Houston takes its act on the road to face New Orleans looking for another win. For Brooklyn, they head on the road to face Minnesota.