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Raptors Down Houston 139-120 - Match Report
Toronto got 42 points from Gary Trent Jr. en route to a 139-120 victory over Houston on Thursday at Toyota Center.
Bettors who backed the Raptors were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 224.0.
Toronto got 30 points from Pascal Siakam and another 16 points from Chris Boucher. Scottie Barnes contributed 6 assists, while Scottie Barnes cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
The Rockets got a 30-point performance from Kevin Porter Jr., who was supported by 19 points from Garrison Mathews. Kevin Porter Jr. had 8 assists in a losing cause for Houston, while Christian Wood grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Toronto were victorious, as the score was 73-64 at the break.
Houston had a 41-37 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Toronto heads into a battle against the Nuggets. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Utah.