nba Game Recap
Recap - Hornets Defeat Houston 119-94
The battle between the Hornets and Rockets didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Houston was handed a 119-94 defeat on Monday at Spectrum Center.
Charlotte was an underdog by +1.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 219.5.
Charlotte got 24 points from LaMelo Ball and another 19 points from Gordon Hayward. LaMelo Ball contributed 10 assists, while Miles Bridges cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Houston got 21 points from Victor Oladipo in a losing cause and another 15 points from Ben McLemore. Victor Oladipo contributed 6 assists for the Rockets, while DeMarcus Cousins had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Charlotte were victorious, as the score was 64-60 at the break.
Charlotte had a 51-39 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Charlotte looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Grizzlies. The Rockets will aim to get back on the winning track at New Orleans.