nba Game Recap
Recap - Nets Defeat Houston 106-104
The Nets got a 37-point performance from Cam Thomas as Brooklyn handed Houston a 106-104 defeat on Saturday at Barclays Center.
Bettors who backed the Nets were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -4.0. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 222.0.
Brooklyn got 19 points from Dorian Finney-Smith and another 19 points from Mikal Bridges. Spencer Dinwiddie contributed 9 assists, while Nic Claxton cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
The Rockets got a 19-point performance from Dillon Brooks, who was supported by 19 points from Cam Whitmore. Fred VanVleet had 8 assists in a losing cause for Houston, while Alperen Sengun grabbed 11 rebounds.
Brooklyn led at halftime, 60-40.
Houston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 55-40.
Next game, Brooklyn takes its act home to face Utah looking for another win. For Houston, they head home to face Los Angeles.