nba Game Recap
Houston Falls 109-106 to Warriors - Recap
Jimmy Butler scored 27 points for Golden State on Monday, leading the Warriors to a 109-106 victory over Houston at Chase Center.
Golden State did not, however, defeat the Rockets against the spread, which closed at -3.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 203.5.
Brandin Podziemski had 26 points for Golden State and Stephen Curry chipped in with 17 points. Jimmy Butler had 6 assists for the Warriors, while Draymond Green was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
The Rockets got a 31-point performance from Alperen Sengun, who was supported by 25 points from Fred VanVleet. Fred VanVleet had 6 assists in a losing cause for Houston, while Alperen Sengun grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Houston were victorious, as the score was 57-50 at the break.
Houston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-34.