nba Game Recap
Recap - Rockets Defeat Orlando 117-113
The Magic were burned for 35 points by Kevin Durant on Sunday as the Rockets picked up a 117-113 win at Toyota Center.
Houston won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -7.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 223.5.
Alperen Sengun had 30 points for Houston and Reed Sheppard chipped in with 16 points. Alperen Sengun had 8 assists for the Rockets, while Steven Adams was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Orlando got 29 points from Franz Wagner in a losing cause and another 26 points from Desmond Bane. Anthony Black contributed 4 assists for the Magic, while Wendell Carter Jr. had 6 rebounds.
The Rockets hit the break losing 55-46 before taking care of business in the second half.
Houston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 60-38.
Houston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Cavaliers. The Magic will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Golden State.