nba Game Recap
Rockets Down Chicago 127-117 - Match Report
Jalen Green went off for 26 points and added 4 rebounds leading Houston over Chicago, 127-117, on Thursday at Toyota Center.
Houston won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 218.5.
Dillon Brooks had 23 points for Houston and Jock Landale chipped in with 17 points. Fred VanVleet had 12 assists for the Rockets, while Jock Landale was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Chicago got 35 points from Ayo Dosunmu in a losing cause and another 16 points from DeMar DeRozan. Nikola Vucevic contributed 6 assists for the Bulls, while Nikola Vucevic had 14 rebounds.
The Rockets hit the break winning 68-61 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Houston as they grabbed 49 boards, while Chicago only had 43
Houston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Jazz. The Bulls will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Boston.