nba Game Recap
Rockets Down Los Angeles 125-104 - Match Report
The Rockets blew out Los Angeles on Friday, running up the score in a 125-104 win at Toyota Center.
Houston was a favorite by -5.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 215.0.
Jabari Smith Jr. had 28 points for Houston and Fred VanVleet chipped in with 18 points. Alperen Sengun had 10 assists for the Rockets, while Jabari Smith Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
The Clippers got a 21-point performance from James Harden, who was supported by 15 points from Kevin Porter Jr.. Amir Coffey had 3 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Ivica Zubac grabbed 11 rebounds.
The Rockets hit the break winning 66-46 before taking care of business in the second half.
Los Angeles won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 51-48.
Houston heads into a battle against the Bulls. Los Angeles, meanwhile, will have their next action against Utah.