nba Game Recap
Houston Falls 99-97 to Nets - Recap
The Nets grabbed a 99-97 win over the Rockets on Tuesday, behind a 22-point effort from Keon Johnson at Barclays Center.
Brooklyn was the ATS victor, as they covered the +8.5-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 213.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Brooklyn got 14 points from Tosan Evbuomwan and another 14 points from Nic Claxton. D'Angelo Russell contributed 5 assists, while Ziaire Williams cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Houston got 24 points from Alperen Sengun in a losing cause and another 16 points from Dillon Brooks. Amen Thompson contributed 8 assists for the Rockets, while Alperen Sengun had 20 rebounds.
The Nets hit the break losing 46-44 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Houston as they grabbed 45 boards, while Brooklyn only had 39
Next game, Brooklyn takes its act home to face Washington looking for another win. For Houston, they head on the road to face Minnesota.