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Recap - Rockets Defeat Phoenix 111-97

Jalen Green went off for 26 points and added 7 rebounds leading Houston over Phoenix, 111-97, on Tuesday at Toyota Center.

Houston was an underdog by +6.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 224.5.

Houston got 18 points from Kevin Porter Jr. and another 14 points from Jabari Smith Jr.. Jalen Green contributed 4 assists, while Alperen Sengun cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.

The Suns got a 18-point performance from Mikal Bridges, who was supported by 16 points from Chris Paul. Chris Paul had 7 assists in a losing cause for Phoenix, while Torrey Craig grabbed 12 rebounds.

The Rockets hit the break winning 54-35 before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Houston as they grabbed 67 boards, while Phoenix only had 44

Next game, Houston takes its act home to face Miami looking for another win. For Phoenix, they head on the road to face Los Angeles.