nba Game Recap
Rockets Fall 118-105 Against Brooklyn - Game Recap
Houston was victimized by Kyrie Irving for 42 points as the Nets defeated the Rockets 118-105 in NBA action on Tuesday.
The Nets won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -16.5-point spread. UNDER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an UNDER play.
Kevin Durant had 18 points for Brooklyn and Bruce Brown chipped in with 15 points. Kevin Durant had 7 assists for the Nets, while Andre Drummond was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Houston got 36 points from Kevin Porter Jr. in a losing cause and another 30 points from Jalen Green. Alperen Sengun contributed 5 assists for the Rockets, while Alperen Sengun had 11 rebounds.
The Nets hit the break winning 64-47 before taking care of business in the second half.
Brooklyn had a 52-48 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Brooklyn heads into a battle against the Knicks. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Toronto.