nba Game Recap
Rockets Down Minnesota 131-124 - Match Report
Russell Westbrook scored 45 points and added 10 assists for a double-double, leading Houston over Minnesota, 131-124, on Friday at Target Center.
Houston won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 234.5.
Houston got 27 points from Eric Gordon and another 18 points from Clint Capela. Russell Westbrook contributed 10 assists, while Clint Capela cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
The Timberwolves got a 30-point performance from Karl-Anthony Towns, who was supported by 28 points from Andrew Wiggins. Keita Bates-Diop had 6 assists in a losing cause for Minnesota, while Karl-Anthony Towns grabbed 12 rebounds.
Houston led at halftime, 63-60.
Minnesota had a 52-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Houston takes its act on the road to face Denver looking for another win. For Minnesota, they head home to face Oklahoma City.