nba Game Recap
Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics Recap - Rockets Win 114-112
Boston was victimized by Dillon Brooks for 36 points as the Rockets defeated the Celtics 114-112 in NBA action on Monday.
Houston was the ATS victor, as they covered the +6.0-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 221.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Houston got 33 points from Amen Thompson and another 12 points from Jalen Green. Alperen Sengun contributed 9 assists, while Amen Thompson cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Boston got 28 points from Jaylen Brown in a losing cause and another 19 points from Jayson Tatum. Jayson Tatum contributed 7 assists for the Celtics, while Kristaps Porzingis had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Houston were victorious, as the score was 54-52 at the break.
Boston had a 41-39 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Houston takes its act on the road to face Atlanta looking for another win. For Boston, they head home to face Chicago.