nba Game Recap
Rockets vs Hawks Final: 100-96 - Recap
The Hawks were burned for 25 points by Jalen Green on Tuesday as the Rockets picked up a 100-96 win at State Farm Arena.
Houston won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -4.5-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 226.5.
Houston got 18 points from Alperen Sengun and another 16 points from Jae'Sean Tate. Fred VanVleet contributed 6 assists, while Alperen Sengun cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Atlanta got 21 points from Trae Young in a losing cause and another 16 points from De'Andre Hunter. Trae Young contributed 9 assists for the Hawks, while Dyson Daniels had 10 rebounds.
Houston trailed at halftime, 50-49.
The rebound battle favored Houston as they grabbed 44 boards, while Atlanta only had 40
Next game, Houston takes its act on the road to face Memphis looking for another win. For Atlanta, they head on the road to face Cleveland.