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Rockets vs Bulls Final: 133-118 - Recap
The Bulls were burned for 36 points by Kevin Porter Jr. on Monday as the Rockets picked up a 133-118 win at United Center.
The Rockets were a +7.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 232.0.
Houston got 25 points from Alperen Sengun and another 24 points from Jalen Green. Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 9 assists, while Alperen Sengun cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Chicago got 31 points from DeMar DeRozan in a losing cause and another 22 points from Zach LaVine. DeMar DeRozan contributed 9 assists for the Bulls, while Andre Drummond had 9 rebounds.
The Rockets hit the break losing 65-64 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Houston as they grabbed 45 boards, while Chicago only had 35
Houston heads into a battle against the Celtics. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against Milwaukee.