nba Game Recap
Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets Recap - Raptors Win 117-111
The Rockets were burned for 32 points by Fred VanVleet on Friday as the Raptors picked up a 117-111 win at Toyota Center.
Toronto did not, however, defeat the Rockets against the spread, which closed at -7.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 223.0.
Toronto got 29 points from Gary Trent Jr. and another 23 points from Pascal Siakam. Scottie Barnes contributed 4 assists, while Precious Achiuwa cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
The Rockets got a 28-point performance from Eric Gordon, who was supported by 21 points from Alperen Sengun. Eric Gordon had 5 assists in a losing cause for Houston, while Jabari Smith Jr. grabbed 8 rebounds.
Toronto led at halftime, 55-48.
Toronto won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-40.
Toronto heads into a battle against the Grizzlies. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Oklahoma City.