nba Game Recap
Rockets Fall 120-119 Against Memphis - Game Recap
Memphis got 24 points and 12 rebounds from Desmond Bane en route to a 120-119 victory over Houston on Thursday at FedExForum.
The Grizzlies won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -4.0-point spread. OVER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an OVER play.
Memphis got 22 points from Luke Kennard and another 21 points from Jaren Jackson Jr.. Desmond Bane contributed 6 assists, while Desmond Bane cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Houston got 25 points from Jalen Green in a losing cause and another 22 points from Dillon Brooks. Fred VanVleet contributed 5 assists for the Rockets, while Tari Eason had 12 rebounds.
Memphis trailed at halftime, 66-56.
Houston had a 45-37 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Memphis takes its act on the road to face Milwaukee looking for another win. For Houston, they head home to face Brooklyn.