nba Game Recap
Recap - Rockets Defeat New York 123-112
The Rockets got a 37-point performance from James Harden as Houston handed New York a 123-112 defeat on Monday at Toyota Center.
The Rockets earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -12.0-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 226.0 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Ben McLemore had 17 points for Houston and Eric Gordon chipped in with 16 points. James Harden had 9 assists for the Rockets, while Robert Covington was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
The Knicks got a 21-point performance from RJ Barrett, who was supported by 17 points from Julius Randle. Dennis Smith Jr. had 5 assists in a losing cause for New York, while Julius Randle grabbed 12 rebounds.
Houston led at halftime, 72-57.
New York had a 54-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Houston takes its act home to face Memphis looking for another win. For New York, they head on the road to face Charlotte.