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Orlando Defeats Houston 116-86 - Recap
The battle between the Magic and Rockets didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Houston was handed a 116-86 defeat on Wednesday at Amway Center.
Orlando was the ATS victor, as they covered the -4.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 220.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Orlando got 20 points from Cole Anthony and another 19 points from Franz Wagner. Paolo Banchero contributed 5 assists, while Wendell Carter Jr. cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
The Rockets got a 14-point performance from Fred VanVleet, who was supported by 14 points from Dillon Brooks. Alperen Sengun had 6 assists in a losing cause for Houston, while Alperen Sengun grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Orlando were victorious, as the score was 54-43 at the break.
Orlando won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 56-31.
Orlando heads into a battle against the Trail Blazers. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Antonio.