nba Game Recap
Thunder vs Rockets Final: 111-96 - Recap
The Thunder got a 32-point performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as Oklahoma City handed Houston a 111-96 defeat on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.
Oklahoma City won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -5.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 214.5.
Oklahoma City got 21 points from Isaiah Hartenstein and another 20 points from Jalen Williams. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 6 assists, while Luguentz Dort cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
The Rockets got a 19-point performance from Amen Thompson, who was supported by 14 points from Dillon Brooks. Fred VanVleet had 7 assists in a losing cause for Houston, while Alperen Sengun grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Houston were victorious, as the score was 42-41 at the break.
Houston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 49-43.
Oklahoma City heads into a battle against the Magic. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against New Orleans.