nba Game Recap
Rockets Fall 116-101 Against Denver - Game Recap
DeMarcus Cousins went off for 31 points and added 9 rebounds leading Denver to a 116-101 win over Houston on Friday at Ball Arena.
Denver was a favorite by -8.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 233.5.
JaMychal Green had 14 points for Denver and Jeff Green chipped in with 14 points. Bones Hyland had 5 assists for the Nuggets, while DeMarcus Cousins was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Houston got 22 points from Christian Wood in a losing cause and another 18 points from Jalen Green. Jalen Green contributed 7 assists for the Rockets, while Alperen Sengun had 10 rebounds.
The Nuggets hit the break winning 51-46 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Houston as they grabbed 44 boards, while Denver only had 41
Denver looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Pelicans. The Rockets will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Memphis.