nba Game Recap
Houston Falls 120-108 to Nets - Recap
Houston was victimized for 31 points and 12 assists by Kyrie Irving as the Nets defeated the Rockets 120-108 in NBA action on Wednesday.
Brooklyn did not, however, defeat the Rockets against the spread, which closed at -12.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 229.0.
Brooklyn got 28 points from Joe Harris and another 17 points from James Harden. Kyrie Irving contributed 12 assists, while James Harden cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Houston got 20 points from Kevin Porter Jr. in a losing cause and another 18 points from Danuel House Jr.. Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 6 assists for the Rockets, while Christian Wood had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Houston were victorious, as the score was 68-57 at the break.
Brooklyn won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-31.
Brooklyn heads into a battle against the Hornets. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Boston.