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Knicks vs Rockets Final: 121-99 - Recap
The battle between the Knicks and Rockets didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Houston was handed a 121-99 defeat on Saturday at Madison Square Garden.
Bettors who backed the Knicks were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 212.5.
Julius Randle had 22 points for New York and Immanuel Quickley chipped in with 22 points. RJ Barrett had 5 assists for the Knicks, while Julius Randle was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Houston got 26 points from John Wall in a losing cause and another 24 points from Eric Gordon. Eric Gordon contributed 6 assists for the Rockets, while DeMarcus Cousins had 10 rebounds.
The Knicks hit the break winning 63-47 before taking care of business in the second half.
Houston had a 46-44 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
New York heads into a battle against the Hawks. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Washington.