nba Game Recap
Recap - Rockets Defeat Phoenix 114-110
Houston got 23 points from Fred VanVleet en route to a 114-110 victory over Phoenix on Friday at Toyota Center.
Houston won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 235.0.
Jabari Smith Jr. had 22 points for Houston and Alperen Sengun chipped in with 17 points. Fred VanVleet had 5 assists for the Rockets, while Jabari Smith Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 16 boards.
The Suns got a 28-point performance from Kevin Durant, who was supported by 25 points from Devin Booker. Kevin Durant had 8 assists in a losing cause for Phoenix, while Bol Bol grabbed 14 rebounds.
The Rockets hit the break winning 57-52 before taking care of business in the second half.
Phoenix had a 58-54 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Houston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Thunder. The Suns will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Los Angeles.