nba Game Recap
Grizzlies Down Houston 122-98 - Match Report
The battle between the Grizzlies and Rockets didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Houston was handed a 122-98 defeat on Sunday at Toyota Center.
Memphis was the ATS victor, as they covered the -12.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 236.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Desmond Bane had 24 points for Memphis and Dillon Brooks chipped in with 20 points. Desmond Bane had 7 assists for the Grizzlies, while Steven Adams was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Houston got 17 points from Dennis Schroder in a losing cause and another 15 points from KJ Martin. Josh Christopher contributed 7 assists for the Rockets, while Alperen Sengun had 9 rebounds.
Memphis led at halftime, 56-44.
Memphis won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 51-45.
Memphis looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Nets. The Rockets will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Washington.