nba Game Recap
Rockets Down Utah 126-117 - Match Report
The Jazz were burned for 50 points by Eric Gordon on Monday as the Rockets picked up a 126-117 win at Vivint Smart Home Arena.
Houston was the ATS victor, as they covered the +14.0-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 220.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Danuel House Jr. had 21 points for Houston and Austin Rivers chipped in with 21 points. P.J. Tucker had 5 assists for the Rockets, while Danuel House Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Utah got 36 points from Donovan Mitchell in a losing cause and another 30 points from Bojan Bogdanovic. Joe Ingles contributed 6 assists for the Jazz, while Rudy Gobert had 14 rebounds.
The Rockets hit the break winning 59-46 before taking care of business in the second half.
Houston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-38.
Next game, Houston takes its act on the road to face Portland looking for another win. For Utah, they head on the road to face San Antonio.