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Rockets Fall 132-114 Against Brooklyn - Game Recap
James Harden scored 29 points and chipped in with 10 rebounds for Brooklyn on Wednesday, leading the Nets to a 132-114 victory over Houston at Toyota Center.
Bettors who backed the Nets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -10.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 226.0.
Brooklyn got 24 points from Kyrie Irving and another 19 points from Joe Harris. James Harden contributed 14 assists, while DeAndre Jordan cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Rockets got a 36-point performance from John Wall, who was supported by 33 points from Victor Oladipo. John Wall had 5 assists in a losing cause for Houston, while Jae'Sean Tate grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Brooklyn were victorious, as the score was 67-54 at the break.
Brooklyn won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 53-37.
Brooklyn heads into a battle against the Celtics. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Sacramento.