nba Game Recap
Recap - Rockets Defeat Utah 127-126
Houston got 37 points and 14 rebounds from Alperen Sengun en route to a 127-126 victory over Utah on Saturday at Toyota Center.
Bettors who backed the Rockets were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -2.0. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 235.0.
Houston got 24 points from Jabari Smith Jr. and another 18 points from Fred VanVleet. Fred VanVleet contributed 7 assists, while Alperen Sengun cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
The Jazz got a 33-point performance from Jordan Clarkson, who was supported by 28 points from Collin Sexton. Kris Dunn had 7 assists in a losing cause for Utah, while Jordan Clarkson grabbed 12 rebounds.
The Rockets hit the break winning 64-51 before taking care of business in the second half.
Utah won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 59-56.
Houston heads into a battle against the Celtics. Utah, meanwhile, will have their next action against New Orleans.