nba Game Recap
Nets Down Houston 123-114 - Match Report
Cameron Johnson went off for 31 points and added 7 rebounds leading Brooklyn to a 123-114 win over Houston on Wednesday at Barclays Center.
The Nets won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -10.5-point spread. OVER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an OVER play.
Mikal Bridges had 27 points for Brooklyn and Spencer Dinwiddie chipped in with 20 points. Spencer Dinwiddie had 11 assists for the Nets, while Nic Claxton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Houston got 31 points from Kevin Porter Jr. in a losing cause and another 21 points from Alperen Sengun. Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 6 assists for the Rockets, while Alperen Sengun had 12 rebounds.
The Nets hit the break losing 55-54 before taking care of business in the second half.
Houston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 52-41.
Brooklyn looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Hawks. The Rockets will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Detroit.