nba Game Recap
Houston Defeats New Orleans 133-113 - Recap
Houston cruised to victory on Thursday, running New Orleans out of the gym and running up a 133-113 score at Toyota Center.
Houston was the ATS victor, as they covered the -9.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 218.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Jalen Green had 34 points for Houston and Dillon Brooks chipped in with 26 points. Fred VanVleet had 9 assists for the Rockets, while Alperen Sengun was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
The Pelicans got a 28-point performance from Trey Murphy III, who was supported by 20 points from Herbert Jones. Dejounte Murray had 8 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Yves Missi grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Rockets hit the break winning 66-52 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Houston as they grabbed 42 boards, while New Orleans only had 37
Next game, Houston takes its act on the road to face Toronto looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head home to face New York.