nba Game Recap
Rockets vs Trail Blazers Final: 123-107 - Recap
Jalen Green scored 27 points for Houston on Friday, leading the Rockets to a 123-107 victory over Portland at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Houston was a favorite by -6.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 219.5.
Alperen Sengun had 19 points for Houston and Fred VanVleet chipped in with 18 points. Fred VanVleet had 10 assists for the Rockets, while Jabari Smith Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
The Trail Blazers got a 30-point performance from Dalano Banton, who was supported by 23 points from Anfernee Simons. Kris Murray had 7 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Kris Murray grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Portland were victorious, as the score was 63-55 at the break.
Portland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 49-47.
Houston heads into a battle against the Kings. Portland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Toronto.