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Houston Defeats Dallas 122-96 - Recap
Houston cruised to victory on Friday, running Dallas out of the gym and running up a 122-96 score at Toyota Center.
The Rockets were a -8.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 223.0.
Houston got 22 points from Alperen Sengun and another 21 points from Jabari Smith Jr.. Fred VanVleet contributed 4 assists, while Alperen Sengun cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.
The Mavericks got a 20-point performance from Olivier-Maxence Prosper, who was supported by 18 points from Dexter Dennis. Jaden Hardy had 4 assists in a losing cause for Dallas, while Richaun Holmes grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Houston were victorious, as the score was 56-39 at the break.
Houston had a 63-47 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Houston heads into a battle against the Pelicans. Dallas, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Antonio.