nba Game Recap
Recap - Rockets Defeat Los Angeles 122-117
Russell Westbrook scored 40 points and chipped in with 10 rebounds for Houston on Thursday, leading the Rockets to a 122-117 victory over Los Angeles at Staples Center.
Houston won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +5.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 235.5.
Houston got 28 points from James Harden and another 16 points from Clint Capela. James Harden contributed 10 assists, while P.J. Tucker cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Los Angeles got 34 points from Paul George in a losing cause and another 25 points from Kawhi Leonard. Patrick Beverley contributed 7 assists for the Clippers, while Paul George had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Los Angeles were victorious, as the score was 69-54 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Houston as they grabbed 43 boards, while Los Angeles only had 39
Houston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Suns. The Clippers will aim to get back on the winning track at San Antonio.