nba Game Recap
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets Recap - Rockets Win 117-103
Jalen Green scored 26 points and added 11 rebounds for a double-double, leading Houston over Cleveland, 117-103, on Saturday at Toyota Center.
Houston was the ATS victor, as they covered the +4.5-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 215.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Houston got 20 points from Jabari Smith Jr. and another 18 points from Amen Thompson. Fred VanVleet contributed 16 assists, while Jalen Green cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Cavaliers got a 21-point performance from Caris LeVert, who was supported by 14 points from Georges Niang. Caris LeVert had 7 assists in a losing cause for Cleveland, while Sam Merrill grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Houston were victorious, as the score was 70-54 at the break.
Houston had a 48-45 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Houston heads into a battle against the Wizards. Cleveland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indiana.