nba Game Recap
Rockets Down Orlando 118-116 - Match Report
The Rockets grabbed a 118-116 win over the Magic on Friday, behind a 24-point effort from Eric Gordon at Toyota Center.
Houston won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -3.0-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 217.0.
Christian Wood had 20 points for Houston and Garrison Mathews chipped in with 16 points. Kevin Porter Jr. had 6 assists for the Rockets, while Christian Wood was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Orlando got 26 points from Cole Anthony in a losing cause and another 18 points from Terrence Ross. Cole Anthony contributed 7 assists for the Magic, while Wendell Carter Jr. had 16 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Orlando were victorious, as the score was 56-54 at the break.
Orlando had a 45-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Houston heads into a battle against the Pelicans. Orlando, meanwhile, will have their next action against Golden State.