nba Game Recap
Rockets vs Pelicans Final: 109-97 - Recap
The Rockets grabbed a 109-97 win over the Pelicans on Thursday, behind a 22-point effort from Alperen Sengun at Smoothie King Center.
Houston was the ATS victor, as they covered the -3.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 231.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Amen Thompson had 21 points for Houston and Tari Eason chipped in with 20 points. Alperen Sengun had 8 assists for the Rockets, while Amen Thompson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
New Orleans got 26 points from Trey Murphy III in a losing cause and another 20 points from Zion Williamson. Jose Alvarado contributed 4 assists for the Pelicans, while Zion Williamson had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Orleans were victorious, as the score was 59-56 at the break.