nba Game Recap
Denver Falls 114-106 to Rockets - Recap
The Rockets got a 26-point performance from Fred VanVleet as Houston ran past Denver 114-106 on Friday at Ball Arena.
Houston was the ATS victor, as they covered the +8.5-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 222.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Jalen Green had 25 points for Houston and Alperen Sengun chipped in with 17 points. Alperen Sengun had 7 assists for the Rockets, while Jabari Smith Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Denver got 23 points from Nikola Jokic in a losing cause and another 21 points from Jamal Murray. Reggie Jackson contributed 6 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic had 16 rebounds.
The Rockets hit the break winning 52-48 before taking care of business in the second half.
Next game, Houston takes its act home to face San Antonio looking for another win. For Denver, they head on the road to face Atlanta.