nba Game Recap
Recap - Rockets Defeat Memphis 117-104
Tari Eason scored 25 points and chipped in with 14 rebounds for Houston on Wednesday, leading the Rockets to a 117-104 victory over Memphis at Toyota Center.
Bettors who backed the Rockets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -9.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 210.5.
Jabari Smith Jr. had 20 points for Houston and Fred VanVleet chipped in with 11 points. Fred VanVleet had 9 assists for the Rockets, while Tari Eason was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
The Grizzlies got a 44-point performance from Jaren Jackson Jr., who was supported by 19 points from Derrick Rose. Derrick Rose had 6 assists in a losing cause for Memphis, while Jaren Jackson Jr. grabbed 7 rebounds.
Houston led at halftime, 57-43.
The rebound battle favored Houston as they grabbed 58 boards, while Memphis only had 39