nba Game Recap
Recap - Rockets Defeat Los Angeles 113-97
James Harden scored 39 points and chipped in with 12 assists for Houston on Thursday, leading the Rockets to a 113-97 victory over Los Angeles at ESPN Wide World of Sports Arena.
Houston was the ATS victor, as they covered the -3.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 228.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Ben McLemore had 20 points for Houston and Jeff Green chipped in with 15 points. James Harden had 12 assists for the Rockets, while James Harden was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Los Angeles got 21 points from Kyle Kuzma in a losing cause and another 17 points from Anthony Davis. Quinn Cook contributed 4 assists for the Lakers, while Dwight Howard had 15 rebounds.
Houston led at halftime, 65-56.
Los Angeles won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 49-34.
Houston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Kings. The Lakers will aim to get back on the winning track at Indiana.