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Orlando Falls 134-127 to Rockets - Recap

The Magic were burned for 34 points by Jalen Green on Monday as the Rockets picked up a 134-127 win at Amway Center.

Houston was an underdog by +5.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 224.0.

Houston got 21 points from KJ Martin and another 20 points from Alperen Sengun. Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 11 assists, while Alperen Sengun cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

The Magic got a 30-point performance from Paolo Banchero, who was supported by 23 points from Franz Wagner. Franz Wagner had 7 assists in a losing cause for Orlando, while Wendell Carter Jr. grabbed 7 rebounds.

Houston led at halftime, 71-65.

Houston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-37.

Next game, Houston takes its act on the road to face Toronto looking for another win. For Orlando, they head home to face Dallas.