nba Game Recap
Bulls Fall 117-94 Against Houston - Game Recap
The battle between the Rockets and Bulls didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Chicago was handed a 117-94 defeat on Saturday at United Center.
Houston was a favorite by -6.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 233.0.
Houston got 42 points from James Harden and another 26 points from Russell Westbrook. James Harden contributed 9 assists, while Clint Capela cleaned the glass with 20 rebounds.
Chicago got 13 points from Lauri Markkanen in a losing cause and another 13 points from Wendell Carter Jr.. Zach LaVine contributed 5 assists for the Bulls, while Wendell Carter Jr. had 16 rebounds.
The Rockets hit the break winning 50-49 before taking care of business in the second half.
Houston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 55-46.
Houston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Pelicans. The Bulls will aim to get back on the winning track vs. New York.