nba Game Recap
Recap - Rockets Defeat Portland 115-98
Alperen Sengun went off for 27 points and added 7 rebounds leading Houston over Portland, 115-98, on Saturday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Bettors who backed the Rockets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 232.0.
Jalen Green had 25 points for Houston and Christian Wood chipped in with 13 points. Kevin Porter Jr. had 11 assists for the Rockets, while Alperen Sengun was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Portland got 15 points from Trendon Watford in a losing cause and another 15 points from Brandon Williams. Brandon Williams contributed 8 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Drew Eubanks had 16 rebounds.
Portland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 51-38.
Next game, Houston takes its act home to face San Antonio looking for another win. For Portland, they head home to face Oklahoma City.